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2021 · Question 14 · Government Schemes
With reference to ‘WaterCredit’, consider the following statements : 1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank. 3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 19 · Government Schemes
Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the
Choose your answer(a)Department of Science and Technology(b)Ministry of Labour and Employment(c)NITI Aayog(d)Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 29 · Government Schemes
Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS) ?
Choose your answer(a)Resident Indian citizens only(b)Persons of age from 21 to 55 only(c)All State Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective State Governments(d)All Central Government employees including those of Armed Forces joining the services on or after 1st April, 2004
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 26 · Government Schemes
With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. 2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 71 · Government Schemes
What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government’s ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and ‘Gold Monetization Scheme’? 1. To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy 2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector 3. To reduce India’s dependence on gold imports Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 73 · Government Schemes
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
Choose your answer(a)bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system(b)providing loans to poor farmers for cultivating particular crops(c)providing pensions to old and destitute persons(d)funding the voluntary organizations involved in the promotion of skill development and employment generation
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 76 · Government Schemes
Regarding ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers. 2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme. 3. Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber’s death. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the

Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS) ?

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. 2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at