1) Union government has decided to continue Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan till which year?

A) 2024

B) 2025

C) 2026

D) 2027

Answer : C

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved continuation of the revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) till 2026

2) Where is PARTITION MUSEUM situated?

A) Amritsar

B) Jalndhar

C) Haryana

D) Kutchh

Answer : A

FACT

3) Which of the following statements are true?

1. Himachal Pradesh received statehood status in 1971

2. Tourism and agriculture are the backbone of the economy of Himachal Pradesh

A) 1 Only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1&2

D) None of the above

Answer : C

FACTS

4) Which of the following statements are true?

1. When per cent departure of actual rainfall is +/-10% of Long Period Average Monsoon is considered Normal

2. When departure of actual rainfall is less than 90% of Long Period Average, monsoon is considered Defecit

A) 1 Only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1&2

D) None of the above

Answer : C

MONSOON CLASSIFICATION

• Normal or Near Normal: When per cent departure of actual rainfall is +/-10% of LPA, that is, between 96-104% of LPA

• Below Normal: When departure of actual rainfall is less than 10% of LPA, that is 90-96% of LPA

• Above Normal: When actual rainfall is 104-110% of LPA

• Deficient: When departure of actual rainfall is less than 90% of LPA

• Excess: When departure of actual rainfall is more than 110% of LPA

5) Which of the following statements are true regarding Midday Meal Scheme?

1. It is under Ministry of Food & consumer affairs

2. It was launched in 2004

A) 1 Only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1&2

D) None of the above

Answer : B

MID-DAY MEAL SCHEME

• Guarantees one meal to all children in government and aided schools and madarsas supported under Samagra Shiksha.

• Students up to Class VIII are guaranteed one nutritional cooked meal at least 200 days in a year.

• Under the Ministry of HRD.

• Launched in the year 1995 & revamped in 2004