Q 1 . Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). It includes-
1 . Promotion of Affordable Housing for weaker section through credit linked subsidy.
2 .It forbades Private sector participation in providing Affordable Housing
3 . Slum rehabilitation of Slum Dwellers.
Which among the above statements is/are correct ?
a . 1 & 2
b . 1 & 3
c . 2 & 3
d . 1 , 2 & 3
answer – b ( For explanation refer MICS CURRENT AFFAIRS dated 1 st Jan )
Q 2 . Consider the following statements about ‘Fiscal Deficit’
1 .It is the difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government
2 . It is an indication of the total borrowings needed by the government.
3 . While calculating the total revenue, borrowings are included
Which among the above statements is/are correct ?
a . 1 & 2
b . 1 & 3
c . 2 & 3
d . 1 , 2 & 3
answer – a ( For explanation refer MICS CURRENT AFFAIRS dated 1 st Jan )
Q 3 . Fiscal Deficit is usually financed through
1 . borrowing from the central bank of the country
2 . raising money from capital markets by issuing different instruments like treasury bills and bonds.
Which among the above statements is/are correct ?
a . only 1
b . only 2
c . both
d . none
answer – c ( For explanation refer MICS CURRENT AFFAIRS dated 1 st Jan )
Q 4 . Consider the following statements about HRIDAY
1 . It was launched on 21 January 2015
2 . Its aim is to bring together urban planning, economic growth and heritage conservation in an inclusive manner .
3 . The Scheme is set to be implemented in 8 identified Cities
Which among the above statements is/are correct ?
a . 1 & 2
b . 1 & 3
c . 2 & 3
d . 1 , 2 & 3
answer – a ( For explanation refer MICS CURRENT AFFAIRS dated 1 st Jan )
Q 5 . Which among the following cities is not included in HRIDAY Programme
a . Badami
b . Gaya
c . Kanchipuram
d . Badrinath
answer – d ( For explanation refer MICS CURRENT AFFAIRS dated 1 st Jan )