1.Which state procured over 600,000 quintals of finger millet under its state Millet Mission?
[A] Tamil Nadu
Odisha
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
During the Kharif 2022-23 season, the Odisha state government has procured some 600,000 quintals of ragi or finger millet under Odisha Millet Mission.
The crop was procured at an MSP of Rs 3,578 per quintal. The Mission is an initiative of state’s department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to revive millets in collaboration with WSHGs, FPOs, NCDS, WASSAN and local NGOs.
[A] Tamil Nadu
Odisha
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
During the Kharif 2022-23 season, the Odisha state government has procured some 600,000 quintals of ragi or finger millet under Odisha Millet Mission.
The crop was procured at an MSP of Rs 3,578 per quintal. The Mission is an initiative of state’s department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to revive millets in collaboration with WSHGs, FPOs, NCDS, WASSAN and local NGOs.
2.Which state/UT launched the ‘Matsyakara Bharosa scheme’?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Punjab
Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Andhra Pradesh government recently released Rs.123.52 crore to around 1.2 lakh fishermen’s families under the YSR Matsyakara Bharosa scheme.
The scheme involves providing Rs.10,000 to fishermen’s family during the annual ban period on marine fishing from April 15 to June 14.
3.Which Union Ministry announced the ‘Panch Karma Sankalp’?
[A] Ministry of MSME
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
[C] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways]
Notes:
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced Panch Karma Sankalp at the ministry’s second Chintan Shivir held in Kerala.
It includes five major announcements which are – MoPSW to provide 30 per cent financial support for the promotion of Green Shipping; Deendayal Port and VO Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin to be developed as Green Hydrogen Hub among others.
4.‘UDAN 5.1’ scheme was launched by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Civil Aviation]
Notes:
The UDAN 5.1 was launched recently by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It will specifically focus on helicopter routes.
It aims to further enhance the connectivity to remote areas of the country and achieve last-mile connectivity through helicopters.
5.Which state government launched the ‘Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana’?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana was rolled out recently by the Maharashtra government.
The scheme is on the lines of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi under which farmers get ₹6,000 a year as minimum income support. Once approved, the farmers in the state will be able to get a sum of ₹12,000 every year.
6.Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)’?
[A] Ministry of Electronics & IT
Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Electronics & IT]
Notes:
Ministry of Electronics & IT launched pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO).
Revenue potential from outsourced repair likely to be USD 20 billion in next 5 years and also generate millions of jobs. The pilot is being held in Bengaluru and will be run for a period of three months.
7.Which Union Ministry is implementing ‘Vigyan Jyoti’ Initiative?
[A] Ministry of Education
Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of Power
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Notes:
The Vigyan Jyoti is a unique week-long programme launched by the Department of Science & Technology to address the underrepresentation of women in different fields of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
It witnessed the participation of 160 girls from rural parts of Maharashtra, Bihar and Odisha. Since its launch in 2020, only 30,451 girl students of Class-9-12 inclining towards STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) for higher studies enrolled in the initiative.
8.Which state implements ‘Godhan Nyaya Yojana’?
[A] Bihar
Chhattisgarh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Assam
Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel disbursed a sum of Rs 20.18 crore to the beneficiaries of the Godhan Nyaya Yojana.
As of May 15, 2023, a total of Rs 518 crore 71 lakh has been disbursed under the Godhan Nyay Yojana to cow dung vendors, Gauthan committees, and women self-help groups, as part of the scheme’s initiatives.
9.Nand Baba Milk Mission is launched by which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Maharashtra
Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
In a bid to make Uttar Pradesh a leading State in the field of milk development and milk production, the State Government has launched the Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme at a cost of ₹1,000 crore.
The scheme provides milk producers the facility of selling their milk at a reasonable price in villages through dairy co-operative societies.
10.What is the outlay of ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme’ from 2021 to 2025?
[A] Rs 298 crore
Rs 798 crore
[C] Rs 2980 crore
[D] Rs 7980 crore
Correct Answer: C [Rs 2980 crore]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recently approved the continuation of the “Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme”.
This central sector scheme will be implemented from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an estimated expenditure of Rs. 2980 crore.