Livelihood & Employment — Set 12
Government Schemes · आजीविका और रोजगार · Questions 111–120 of 140
Which online portal is dedicated to the Stand Up India scheme?
Correct Answer: A. standupmitra.in
The dedicated online portal for Stand Up India is standupmitra.in, which provides a handholding platform for potential borrowers. The portal allows SC/ST and women entrepreneurs to apply for loans and connect with lending institutions. It also provides links to training and mentorship resources.
What does 'greenfield enterprise' mean in the context of Stand Up India?
Correct Answer: B. A new enterprise being set up for the first time
A greenfield enterprise under Stand Up India refers to a first-time entrepreneurial venture being set up by the borrower. This distinguishes Stand Up India loans from those for expanding existing businesses. The scheme specifically targets new business creation by SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
What is the purpose of the 'Skill India Mission' launched in 2015?
Correct Answer: B. Skilling, re-skilling, and up-skilling the Indian workforce
Skill India Mission was launched in 2015 with the goal of skilling, re-skilling, and up-skilling India's large working-age population to make them more employable. It brought together various skill development programmes under one umbrella. The mission is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Which scheme provides legal protection and social security to street vendors by issuing a certificate of vending?
Correct Answer: B. Street Vendors Act 2014
The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 provides legal protection to street vendors. It mandates that urban local bodies issue a certificate of vending to registered vendors. PM SVANidhi complements this law by providing financial support.
What is the 'Lakhpati Didi' initiative under DAY-NRLM?
Correct Answer: B. An initiative to help SHG women earn at least Rs 1 lakh per year
Lakhpati Didi is an initiative under DAY-NRLM that aims to enable SHG members to earn a sustainable annual income of at least Rs 1 lakh. It focuses on skill training, enterprise promotion, and linking SHG women to livelihood opportunities. The government set a target of 3 crore Lakhpati Didis by 2025.
Under MGNREGA, what is the penalty for not paying unemployment allowance to eligible applicants?
Correct Answer: A. State Government pays from its own funds
Under MGNREGA, if employment is not provided within 15 days and the unemployment allowance is not paid, the liability falls on the state government. This financial disincentive motivates states to ensure timely employment. The unemployment allowance is funded entirely by the state government, not the centre.
What is the role of Common Service Centres (CSCs) in PM SVANidhi and e-Shram?
Correct Answer: B. They facilitate registration and digital access for beneficiaries
Common Service Centres (CSCs) serve as facilitation points for registration under both PM SVANidhi and e-Shram for vendors and workers without direct internet access. They assist in form filling, Aadhaar verification, and document submission. CSCs are a critical last-mile delivery infrastructure for digital government services.
Which scheme was renamed to 'DAY-NRLM' to emphasize its focus on the poorest of the poor?
Correct Answer: B. Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)
The Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was restructured and renamed as NRLM (later DAY-NRLM) in 2011. The restructuring brought a more intensive, community-led, and mission-mode approach to rural livelihood promotion. The Deen Dayal Antyodaya prefix reinforces the focus on the most marginalized.
Rozgar Mela has been conducted by which Prime Minister as a regular employment initiative?
Correct Answer: B. Narendra Modi
Rozgar Mela has been conducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a regular initiative to hand over appointment letters to newly recruited central government employees. Multiple rounds of Rozgar Mela have been held since 2022. It serves as both an employment event and a public demonstration of government job creation.
What is the full form of 'EPFO' relevant to PMRPY implementation?
Correct Answer: B. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
EPFO stands for Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, which is the statutory body that manages the Employees' Provident Fund. PMRPY was implemented through EPFO, which verified eligibility of new employees and released the employer contributions on behalf of the government. EPFO is under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.