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21. What is the amount of financial assistance provided under the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme?
[A] ₹15,000
[B] ₹10,000
[C] ₹5,000
[D] ₹2,000
Correct Answer: C [₹5,000]
Notes:
The scheme provides ₹5,000 as one-time financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe students enrolling in Class IX and Class XI. Scheme launched by Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi on January 7, 2025.
22. Which state government has launched the first phase of its flagship education evaluation programme, Gunotsav 2025?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Assam
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The Assam government started the first phase of its main education evaluation program, Gunotsav 2025, on January 6, 2025. This program aims to evaluate education quality and enhance learning results for about 14.11 lakh students in the state. The theme of the program is “Ensuring Quality Education,” and it will take place in three phases, involving many schools and districts, with help from outside evaluators and support from different stakeholders.
23. In which sector is poised for expansion with the anticipated introduction of the UDAN 2.0 scheme?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Civil Aviation
[C] Health
[D] Energy
Correct Answer: B [Civil Aviation]
Notes:
The Indian civil aviation sector is on the verge of significant growth with the expected launch of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) 2.0 program. It is anticipated that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will designate financial resources for this initiative in the forthcoming Union Budget. This updated version seeks to improve last-mile connectivity through the establishment of affordable airport infrastructure. In the previous budget, ₹502 crore was allocated to the UDAN scheme, which fell short of earlier projections. Experts within the industry predict that the funding for UDAN 2.0 will be increased, aligning with the objective of raising the number of operational airports to between 350 and 400 by the year 2047.
24. e-Shram portal has recently expanded to how many scheduled languages?
[A] 22
[B] 23
[C] 24
[D] 25
Correct Answer: A [22]
Notes:
The e-Shram portal has been improved to help unorganised workers easily access different government schemes. Now, it supports all 22 scheduled languages. This upgrade was introduced by Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to make the portal more user-friendly for workers throughout India.
25. Recently the UJALA scheme was seen in the news, when was it launched?
[A] 2nd January 2015
[B] 3rd January 2015
[C] 4th January 2015
[D] 5th January 2015
Correct Answer: D [5th January 2015]
Notes:
The UJALA scheme started on January 5, 2015, and has changed how India handles energy efficiency. Originally called the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme, it aimed to provide affordable LED lights to many homes. By January 2025, more than 360 million LED bulbs have been given out, representing a significant achievement in saving energy and money for Indian families.
