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11. The Ladki Bahin scheme is in the news recently, which state has launched this scheme?
[A] Bihar
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra is now reviewing the recipients of the Ladki Bahin scheme. This program started in June 2024 to help women from low-income families by giving them monthly financial support. The government is making sure that only qualified women, particularly those with a yearly family income under ₹2.5 lakh, get this assistance.
12. The government of India has recently launched a revamped e-auction portal. What is the name of the portal?
[A] Swarnanet
[B] Neelameenet
[C] Paisanet
[D] Baanknet
Correct Answer: D [Baanknet]
Notes:
The Government of India has introduced a new e-auction portal called ‘Baanknet’. This platform is designed for buyers and investors looking to bid on properties sold by public sector banks (PSBs). The goal is to make the auction process smoother and improve transparency in the real estate market.
13. Who has been inaugurated Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 in New Delhi on January 4?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Droupadi Murmu
[C] Amit Shah
[D] Nirmala Sitharaman
Correct Answer: A [Narendra Modi]
Notes:
On January 4, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This event, put together by the Department of Financial Services and NABARD, focuses on improving rural infrastructure, encouraging self-sufficiency, and supporting innovation in rural areas.
Theme and Motto: The Mahotsav theme is “Building a Resilient Rural India for a Viksit Bharat 2047,” with the motto “If villages grow, the country grows”.
14. Recently, Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation of which state has launched ‘Faral Sakhi’ initiative?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Rajasthan
Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has teamed up with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) to start the ‘Faral Sakhi’ program aimed at helping women entrepreneurs in making traditional snacks.
The ‘Faral Sakhi’ initiative offers thorough training and assistance to women who produce festive snacks called ‘Faral’. MBMC has set up a central kitchen where women from self-help groups (SHGs) can make these snacks in a professional manner. The corporation also helps these entrepreneurs by providing sales spaces and advertising their products through municipal channels. During the Diwali season, the program saw great success, selling more than 3 tons of snacks thanks to their excellent quality and flavor.
15. Which of the following has launched ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’ for empowering elected women representatives from tribal communities?
[A] National Commission for Women
[B] National Commission for Backward Classes
[C] National Commission for Scheduled Caste
[D] National Commission for Minorities
Correct Answer: A [National Commission for Women]
Notes:
On January 6, 2025, the National Commission for Women (NCW), along with the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, launched ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’ at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. This program celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a respected tribal leader and freedom fighter.
Participants: The event gathered 502 elected women representatives from Scheduled Tribes across 22 states and Union Territories.
Objective: The main goal is to empower these women by improving their knowledge of constitutional rights, parliamentary processes, and governance, which will help them become effective leaders.
