Govt Schemes — Set 3

Correct Answer: D. SC/ST and Women entrepreneurs

• **SC/ST and Women entrepreneurs** = Stand Up India facilitates bank loans to these specific groups for setting up greenfield enterprises. • The loan amount ranges between **ten lakh and one crore rupees** — This funding helps in promoting entrepreneurship among underserved sectors. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Rural Youth only]: is incorrect as the scheme targets specific social groups and women, not just rural youth; [Urban poor only]: is incorrect as the scheme focuses on SC/ST and women entrepreneurs nationwide, not solely urban poor; [Farmers only]: is incorrect as the scheme's primary beneficiaries are SC/ST and women entrepreneurs, not only farmers.

Correct Answer: D. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

• **Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana** = It is a crop insurance scheme launched to provide financial support to farmers in case of crop failure. • यह योजना **2016** में शुरू की गई — It aims to provide financial support to farmers in case of crop failure. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana]: is incorrect due to the spelling 'Beema' instead of 'Bima'; [Pradhan Mantri Farmer Bima Yojana]: is incorrect as 'Fasal' (crop) is used, not 'Farmer'; [Pradhan Mantri Food Bima Yojana]: is incorrect as 'Fasal' (crop) is used, not 'Food'.

Correct Answer: D. Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters

• **Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters** = This scheme aims to create modern infrastructure for food processing. • It is now known as **PMKSY** (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana) — This rebranding signifies an expanded scope and focus on farmers' welfare. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Scheme for Agriculture-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters]: is incorrect as 'Agro-Marine' is used, not 'Agriculture-Marine'; [System for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters]: is incorrect as 'Scheme' is used, not 'System'; [Scheme for Agro-Marine Production and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters]: is incorrect as 'Processing' is used, not 'Production'.

Correct Answer: A. Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All

• **Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All** = It is a zero-subsidy scheme aimed at distributing energy-efficient LED bulbs. • यह योजना **2015** में शुरू की गई — It helps in reducing electricity bills and lowering carbon emissions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Unnat Jivan by Affordable LEDs for All]: is incorrect as 'Jyoti' is used, not 'Jivan'; [Unnat Jyoti by All LEDs for All]: is incorrect as 'Affordable' is used, not 'All'; [Ujjwal Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All]: is incorrect as 'Unnat' is used, not 'Ujjwal'.

Correct Answer: D. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission

• **Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission** = It focuses on reducing poverty and vulnerability of urban poor households. • This scheme was rebranded to DAY-NULM in **2014** — It aims to enable urban poor to access self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Management]: is incorrect as 'Mission' is used, not 'Management'; [Deendayal Awas Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission]: is incorrect as 'Antyodaya' is used, not 'Awas'; [Digital Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission]: is incorrect as 'Deendayal' is used, not 'Digital'.

Correct Answer: C. WiFi Access Network Interface

• **WiFi Access Network Interface** = PM-WANI aims to elevate wireless internet connectivity in the country through public WiFi hotspots. • The scheme was launched in **2020** — It creates a large ecosystem of Public Data Offices (PDOs). • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [WiFi Access Network Income]: is incorrect as 'Interface' is used, not 'Income'; [WiFi Access Network Intelligence]: is incorrect as 'Interface' is used, not 'Intelligence'; [Wireless Access Network Interface]: is incorrect as 'WiFi' is used, not 'Wireless'.

Correct Answer: C. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme

• **Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme** = It provides central assistance to major and medium irrigation projects to increase agricultural production. • The program was launched in **1996-97** — It aims to complete ongoing irrigation projects that were stalled due to financial constraints. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Advanced Irrigation Benefits Programme]: is incorrect as 'Accelerated' is used, not 'Advanced'; [Agricultural Irrigation Benefits Programme]: is incorrect as 'Accelerated' is used, not 'Agricultural'; [Atal Irrigation Benefits Programme]: is incorrect as 'Accelerated' is used, not 'Atal'.

Correct Answer: C. National Language Translation Mission

• **National Language Translation Mission** = Bhashini uses AI to provide translation services in various Indian languages. • It was launched in **2022** — It helps in bridging the digital divide and making content accessible to all citizens. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [National Agriculture Portal]: is incorrect as Bhashini is related to language translation, not agriculture; [National Education Mission]: is incorrect as Bhashini's focus is on language translation, not general education; [National Health Mission]: is incorrect as Bhashini is a language technology initiative, not a health one.

Correct Answer: A. Electronic National Agriculture Market

• **Electronic National Agriculture Market** = It is an online trading platform for agricultural commodities in India. • It was launched in **2016** — It integrates existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural produce. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Essential National Agriculture Market]: is incorrect as 'Electronic' is used, not 'Essential'; [Electronic Natural Agriculture Market]: is incorrect as 'National' is used, not 'Natural'; [Electronic National Agricultural Market]: is incorrect as 'Agriculture' (noun) is used, not 'Agricultural' (adjective).

Correct Answer: A. Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing

• **Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing** = It is a fund created to provide last-mile funding for stressed housing projects. • The fund was launched in **2019** — It aims to help homebuyers get possession of their delayed houses. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Social Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing]: is incorrect as 'Special' is used, not 'Social'; [Special Window for Affordable and Medium-Income Housing]: is incorrect as 'Mid-Income' is used, not 'Medium-Income'; [Special Window for Atal and Mid-Income Housing]: is incorrect as 'Affordable' is used, not 'Atal'.