50. What was the approved outlay of the Uttar Pradesh Nand Baba Milk Mission launched in 2023?
[SSC CGL Tier I, 26 Sep, Shift 2 – 2024]
A. ₹2,000 crore
B. ₹1,500 crore
C. ₹500 crore
D. ₹1,000 crore
Answer: D. ₹1,000 crore
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh introduced the Nand Baba Milk Mission with an allocation of ₹1,000 crore. It seeks to strengthen dairy cooperative networks, improve organised procurement and ensure producers obtain reasonable prices. The programme is associated with rural milk marketing and dairy livelihoods.
49. In which year was UJALA Yojana launched?
[SSC CGL Tier I, 25 Sep, Shift 3 – 2024]
A. 2016
B. 2014
C. 2017
D. 2015
Answer: D. 2015
Explanation: UJALA, short for Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All, began on 5 January 2015. The initiative promotes affordable energy-efficient LED lighting, helping households cut electricity consumption. Energy Efficiency Services Limited has played the principal implementation role in this demand-side conservation programme.
48. What is the Centre-to-state cost-sharing ratio under PMAY-Gramin in northeastern and Himalayan states?
[SSC CGL Tier I, 25 Sep, Shift 2 – 2024]
A. 60:40
B. 90:10
C. 45:55
D. 50:50
Answer: B. 90:10
Explanation: Under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin, central assistance is normally shared with states at 60:40 in plain areas. A favourable 90:10 sharing pattern applies to northeastern and Himalayan states, reflecting their geographical challenges and fiscal capacities for rural housing.
47. In which year was the Atal Innovation Mission launched?
[SSC CGL Tier I, 25 Sep, Shift 1 – 2024]
A. 2014
B. 2016
C. 2021
D. 2004
Answer: B. 2016
Explanation: Atal Innovation Mission was established under NITI Aayog in 2016 to cultivate innovation and entrepreneurship. Atal Tinkering Laboratories encourage creative problem-solving among schoolchildren, while Atal Incubation Centres support young companies and innovators in developing their ideas into viable enterprises.
46. What was the iGOT initiative launched in April 2020?
[SSC CGL Tier I, 24 Sep, Shift 3 – 2024]
A. Online portal for digital payments
B. Online portal for social-security schemes
C. Online training portal for COVID-19 management
D. Scholarship portal for single girl children
Answer: C. Online training portal for COVID-19 management
Explanation: The Integrated Government Online Training initiative provided pandemic-related learning materials for frontline personnel during April 2020. Hosted through the DIKSHA platform, it supported healthcare workers, law-enforcement personnel and volunteers with practical training for emergency response and public-health duties.
45. Which government portal offers farmers information relating to agriculture?
[SSC CGL Tier I, 24 Sep, Shift 3 – 2024]
A. Agricultural Portal
B. Farmers’ Portal
C. Cultivation Portal
D. Cropland Portal
Answer: B. Farmers’ Portal
Explanation: The Farmers’ Portal consolidates agricultural information on crops, seeds, fertilisers, weather, markets and available public programmes. It helps growers locate relevant advisories without consulting multiple departments individually. The portal forms part of digital efforts to improve agricultural extension and information access.
44. Under which scheme did member lending institutions provide collateral-free business loans of up to ₹10 lakh?
[SSC CGL Tier I, 24 Sep, Shift 2 – 2024]
A. Stand-Up India
B. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
C. National Strategy for Financial Inclusion
D. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
Answer: D. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana was launched in 2015 to finance non-corporate, non-farm micro-enterprises. At the time relevant to the question, loans were grouped into Shishu, Kishor and Tarun categories, with collateral-free lending up to ₹10 lakh through participating institutions.
43. Match
KGBV, Mid-Day Meal Scheme, NAAC and AICTE
with 2004, 1995, 1994 and 1945 respectively.
Choose the correct pairing.
[SSC CGL Tier I, 23 Sep, Shift 3 – 2024]
A. KGBV-1995; Mid-Day Meal-1994; NAAC-2004; AICTE-1945
B. KGBV-1945; Mid-Day Meal-1995; NAAC-2004; AICTE-1994
C. KGBV-2004; Mid-Day Meal-1995; NAAC-1994; AICTE-1945
D. KGBV-2004; Mid-Day Meal-1945; NAAC-1995; AICTE-1994
Answer: C. KGBV-2004; Mid-Day Meal-1995; NAAC-1994; AICTE-1945
Explanation: Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya dates to 2004, the national Mid-Day Meal programme to 1995 and NAAC to 1994. AICTE was originally established in 1945. Distinguishing the initial establishment of an institution from later statutory recognition is important here.
42. Which pension programme is specifically designed to provide old-age protection to unorganised workers?
[SSC CGL Tier I, 23 Sep, Shift 2 – 2024]
A. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
B. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan
C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
D. Atal Pension Yojana
Answer: B. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan is a voluntary contributory pension programme for qualifying unorganised workers. Eligible subscribers join between ages eighteen and forty and can receive an assured monthly pension of ₹3,000 after attaining sixty, subject to scheme conditions.
41. Which ministry launched the PM-DAKSH scheme?
[SSC CGL Tier I, 23 Sep, Shift 2 – 2024]
A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
B. Ministry of Education
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Answer: C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched PM-DAKSH to deliver skill development and employment-oriented training to designated disadvantaged groups. Beneficiaries include Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and other identified communities. Its emphasis is employability, economic empowerment and access to vocational opportunities.
