1) In which year was Innovations for Defence Excellence Launched?

A) 2014

B) 2017

C) 2018

D) None of the above

Answer : C

FACT

2) In which year was India Post Payments Bank launched?

A) 2014

B) 2017

C) 2018

D) None of the above

Answer : C

FACT

3) Which of the following statements are true regarding SMART CITIES MISSION?

1. Launched in 2015

2. Nerve center for operations management is Integrated Command and Control Centers

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 regarding One Nation One Ration Card?

1. It was launched by ministry of social justice

2. It aims to help migrants

A) 1 Only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1&2

D) None of the above

Answer : B

The scheme aimed at enabling migrant workers and their family members to buy subsidised ration from any fair price shop anywhere in the country under the National Food Security Act, 2013. It was launched by ministry of consumer affairs

5) Which of the following initiatives are taken up by principal scientific advisor?

1. PM STIAC

2. Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020

A) 1 Only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1&2

D) None of the above

Answer : C

Initiatives Undertaken by PSA

• The Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC)

• Empowered Technology Group (ETG)

• Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020 (STIP 2020)