Government Schems Set – 1

ANSWER:C.Gujarat
SOLUTION :Recently, the Gujarat Government introduced an upgraded version of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) scheme. It allows individuals to access free medical treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh, an increase from the previous limit of Rs 5 lakh. A total of 2,027 government hospitals, 803 private hospitals, and 18 Central government hospitals in the state are authorized to offer medical treatment and perform surgeries.

ANSWER:A.Ministry of Panchayati Raj
SOLUTION: ATR Module of AuditOnline was launched virtually by Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Kapil Moreshwar Patil. The objective of this module is to offer a well-organized method for conducting audits, guaranteeing transparency regarding the steps taken to address audit findings.

ANSWER : C.Assam
SOLUTION: Assam has initiated the ‘Gajah Kotha’ campaign to address the growing issue of human-elephant conflict (HEC) by involving more than 1,200 individuals in promoting coexistence. The campaign focuses on villages in eastern Assam affected by HEC, aiming to educate residents about the behavior, ecology, and cultural significance of elephants in the region while emphasizing the importance of their conservation efforts.

ANSWER: A.New Delhi
SOLUTION: Delhi Chief Minister recently launched the early childhood care and education (ECCE) kit or “Khel Pitara” kits. It was developed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Delhi and anganwadi team. The kit comprises games, toys, puzzles, and books. They will be distributed across 11,000 Anganwadi centres in Delhi.

ANSWER: B.Karnataka
SOLUTION: Recently, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly approved the Karnataka SC/ST (prevention of transfer of certain lands) (Amendment) Bill. It aims to clarify the “time limitation” issue related to preventing the transfer of lands allocated to SC/ST communities. The beneficiaries are not subject to any time limitation when approaching courts to seek the restoration of lands allocated to them.

ANSWER:B.Kerala
SOLUTION: Kerala received the National Healthcare Excellence Award for its state health and safety scheme. Additionally, the Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi (KASP) scheme of Kerala has been recognized with the Public Health Excellence Award. The award will be presented at the National Healthtech Innovation conclave in New Delhi on July 27.

ANSWER: A.District Mental Health Programme
SOLUTION : Tele MANAS helpline, the toll-free digital arm of the Centre’s District Mental Health Programme, has received over 200,000 calls since its launch in October 2022. The helpline available in 20 languages. Sadness, sleeplessness, stress, and anxiety top mental health concerns that were shared on Tele MANAS.

ANSWER:B.Ministry of Commerce and Industry
SOLUTION: The Market Access Initiatives (MAI) Scheme has been updated to allow startups and new exporters to receive airfare reimbursement for participating in international events, and existing exporters will now receive a 20% higher ceiling for this incentive. Despite these measures, India’s goods exports experienced a significant 22% year-on-year contraction in June, reaching $32.97 billion, marking the steepest decline in three years. The MAI Scheme aims to provide financial support for export promotion activities.

ANSWER: A.Tamil Nadu
SOLUTION: Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) is implementing the Naan Mudhalvan programme. Under the scheme, around 12,582 faculties from government engineering colleges and 7,835 faculties from arts and science colleges from across the state have been trained in the last one year, to enhance skilling of students.

ANSWER: B.Uttar Pradesh
SOLUTION: The Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Mela is a scheme pertaining to the state of Uttar Pradesh, was started in the year 2020. It has benefited over 12 crore patients in the state. The Union Health Ministry has planned to adopt Uttar Pradesh’s successful healthcare model, including the concept of Jan Arogya Mela, which provide medical attention to attendees and refer critical patients to specialized hospitals.