10th July 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements about the Smart Cities Mission initiated by the Government of India:

1. The Smart Cities Mission is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed exclusively at developing infrastructure in 100 selected cities.

2. The Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015 with the goal of modernizing urban governance primarily through technological solutions.

1. Among the solutions proposed under the Smart Cities Mission is the introduction of Smart Meters & Management for both water and energy management.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission of India:

1. The Finance Commission is a permanent body established under Article 280(1) of the Constitution of India.
2. It has the authority to enforce its recommendations on the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Union and the states.
3. The Commission comprises a chairman and four other members, all of whom are appointed by the President based on their expertise in public administration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the main funding source for the BharatNet project?

Consider the following statements regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India:

1. MSP is determined by the Ministry of Agriculture at the start of each sowing season.
2. The MSP formula, which calculates prices at 1.5 times the production cost, was introduced in the year 2018.
3. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, declares the MSP based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY):

1. PMJJBY is a life insurance scheme that offers coverage for death exclusively due to accidents.
2. Enrollment into the scheme can be done exclusively through public sector banks.
3. Eligible individuals must be between the ages of 18 and 50 years and possess a bank or post office account to enroll.
4. The premiums for PMJJBY are auto-debited annually, facilitating continuous coverage without manual renewals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?