11th July 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY):

1. PMSBY is an accidental insurance scheme that provides coverage for both accidental death and any type of disability.
2. The annual premium for PMSBY is Rs. 20, and the insurance coverage is effective for a year, renewable thereafter.
3. Individuals eligible for PMSBY must be within the age range of 18 to 70 years and must have a bank or post office account.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Evaluate the following assertions related to the administration and achievements of APY:

1. APY has enrolled over 5 crore subscribers by April 2023, highlighting its extensive reach and popularity.
2. The scheme is managed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) under the broader National Pension System (NPS).
3. APY is designed specifically for government sector employees to ensure their financial security post-retirement.

Which combination of the above statements is accurate?

Which of the following would be recorded in the capital account of a country’s balance of payments?

Consider the following statements about the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY):

1. JSY was launched as part of the National Urban Health Mission in 2005 to promote institutional deliveries among urban women.
2. The scheme provides uniform financial assistance across all states irrespective of their performance in institutional delivery rates.
3. The scheme aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality by ensuring skilled attendance at birth.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA):

1. The initiative targets pregnant women, especially in their first and second trimesters for antenatal care.
2. Services under the PMSMA are provided free of cost at both government and private health facilities.
3. PMSMA mandates that antenatal care services are provided on the 9th day of each month, or the next working day if it's a holiday.

How many of the above statements are correct?