Q 1 . Consider the following statements about Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
1 . It is a credit linked subsidy programme
2 . It was launched by merging the erstwhile two schemes, namely National Rural Livelihood Mission and Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP).
3 . The Scheme was launched during 2008-09.
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 IAS CURRENT AFFAIRS dated 2nd Jan )
Q 2 . Which one among the following ministries is the implementing agency for Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
a . Ministry of Rural Development
b . Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
c . Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
d . Ministry of Labour and Employment
answer -c ( For explanation refer MICS IAS CURRENT AFFAIRS dated 2nd Jan )
Q 3 . Consider the following statements about Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
1 . It was notified in May 2016
2 .As per the Act all real estate projects have to be registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
Which among the above statements is/are correct ?
a . only 1
b . only 2
c . both
d . none
answer -b ( For explanation refer MICS IAS CURRENT AFFAIRS dated 2nd Jan )
Q 4 . Consider the following statements about the objectives of A Scheme for Promoting Innovation, Rural Industry and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE)-
1 . Promote entrepreneurship culture in India
2 . Grassroots economic development at district level
3 . Promote innovation to further strengthen the competitiveness of Cottage Industry sector
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 IAS CURRENT AFFAIRS dated 2nd Jan )
Q 5 . Consider the following statements about Consumer Price Index
1 . Consumer Price Index is used in calculation of Dearness Allowance
2 . All the series of Consumer Price Index are published by the Central Statistical Organisation
Which among the above statements is/are correct ?
a . only 1
b . only 2
c . both
d . none
answer -a ( For explanation refer MICS IAS CURRENT AFFAIRS dated 2nd Jan )