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16. The Union government has launched a new round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for which sector?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Tourism
[C] Transport
[D] Steel
Correct Answer: D [Steel]
Notes:
The Union government is starting a new phase of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the steel industry. This program is designed to boost the local production of specialty steel and decrease dependence on imports. The Union Ministry of Steel announced this, with the launch set for January 6, 2025. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy will manage the launch and will invite applications from companies that are interested. The PLI scheme started during the COVID-19 pandemic to boost local manufacturing. It originally focused on three sectors but added steel in November 2020. The main goal of the scheme is to promote investments in specialty steel production.
17. Who has recently inaugurated the Namo Bharat corridor between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Amit Shah
[C] Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
[D] Droupadi Murmu
Correct Answer: A [Narendra Modi]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched development projects in Delhi worth more than ₹12,200 crore. These projects are designed to boost connectivity and improve transportation for many people. Important initiatives include the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, the Janakpuri-Krishna Park section of Delhi Metro Phase-IV and Rithala-Kundli Corridor. The government highlights that these efforts will change Delhi’s infrastructure and support India’s goal of becoming a developed country.
(i) The Namo Bharat corridor is 13 km long and links Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar, with a total cost of about ₹4,600 crore.
(ii) The opening of the 2.8 km Janakpuri-Krishna Park section is a significant achievement for Delhi Metro Phase-IV, costing around ₹1,200 crore.
(iii) PM Modi also started the Rithala-Kundli corridor project, which will extend 26.5 km.
18. Which ministry has planned to establish a new fund to enhance exploration and investment in critical and strategic minerals?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Mines
[C] Ministry of Current Affairs
[D] Ministry of corporate Affairs
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Mines]
Notes:
The Indian Mines Ministry is set to create a new fund to boost exploration and investment in important minerals. This effort supports the National Critical Minerals Mission and seeks to ensure access to resources needed by different industries. The fund will likely follow a structure like the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET), with a two-level system for improved management and oversight.
19. The Government of India is set to unveil a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) for a self-sustaining of which?
[A] Drone
[B] Airplane
[C] Ships
[D] War Tanks
Correct Answer: A [Drone]
Notes:
The Government of India is poised to introduce a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme designed to foster a self-sustaining drone ecosystem. This initiative is anticipated to include an allocation exceeding ₹500 crore in the forthcoming Budget. It will replace a previous scheme that allocated ₹120 crore for domestic drone manufacturing during the period from 2021 to 2022. The new incentives are intended to bolster local production capabilities and diminish reliance on imports, which presently constitute 50-60% of the drone components utilized in India.
20. Which state government has recently launched Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme?
[A] Assam
[B] Gujarat
[C] Odisha
[D] Rajasthan
Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
The Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme was launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi during the Adivasi Mela held in Bhubaneswar. This program seeks to address the issue of dropout rates among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Odisha. It offers a one-time financial incentive of ₹5,000 to ST students who enroll in Class IX and Class XI. The primary objective of this initiative is to promote increased enrollment and successful completion of secondary and higher secondary education. Eligibility for this financial assistance is restricted to ST students whose families have an annual income that does not exceed ₹2,50,000.
