Daily Current Affairs (MCQ) | Date 12.02.22

Q1. Consider the following statements about the Saksham Anganwadis

1. These are a new generation anganwadis that have better infrastructure and audio-visual aids
2. These will be powered by clean energy and providing improved environment for early child development

Which of the above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : c

Why is the Question ?

Recognizing the importance of Nari Shakti as the harbinger of our bright future and for women-led development during the Amrit Kaal, our government has comprehensively revamped the schemes of the Ministry of Women & Child Development. Accordingly, three schemes, namely, Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 were launched recently to provide integrated benefits to women and children. Saksham Anganwadis are a new generation anganwadis that have better infrastructure and audio-visual aids, powered by clean energy and providing improved environment for early child development. Two lakh anganwadis will be upgraded under the Scheme.

Q2. Consider the following statements about the Digital University announced in the Budget 2022-23

1. It will provide world-class quality universal education with personalised learning experience at doorsteps
2. This will be made available in different Indian languages and ICT formats

Which of the above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : c

Why is the Question ?

A Digital University will be established to provide access to students across the country for world-class quality universal education with personalised learning experience at their doorsteps. This will be made available in different Indian languages and ICT formats. The University will be built on a networked hub-spoke model, with the hub building cutting edge ICT expertise. The best public universities and institutions in the country will collaborate as a network of hub-spokes.

Q3. Vibrant Villages Programme as announced in the Budget 2022-23 will cover

a. All villages across country
b. Villages in border areas
c. Villages in aspirational districts
d. Villages selected by Members of Parliament

Answer : b

Why is the Question ?

Border villages with sparse population, limited connectivity and infrastructure often get left out from the development gains. Such villages on the northern border will be covered under the new Vibrant Villages Programme. The activities will include construction of village infrastructure, housing, tourist centres, road connectivity, provisioning of decentralised renewable energy, direct to home access for Doordarshan and educational channels, and support for livelihood generation. Additional funding for these activities will be provided. Existing schemes will be converged. We will define their outcomes and monitor them on a constant basis.

Q4. Consider the following statements about the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PMDevINE)

1. It will be implemented through the NITI AYOG
2. Priority will be given to the projects of central ministries

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : a

Why is the Question ?

A new scheme, Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for NorthEast, PM-DevINE, will be implemented through the NorthEastern Council. It will fund infrastructure, in the spirit of PM GatiShakti, and social development projects based on felt needs of the North-East. This will enable livelihood activities for youth and women, filling the gaps in various sectors. It will not be a substitute for existing central or state schemes. While the central ministries may also pose their candidate projects, priority will be given to those posed by the states.

Q5. According to the recent budget in 2022, 100 percent of 1.5 lakh post offices will come under the core banking system. Which of the following are possible consequences of this move?

1. It will enable financial inclusion and access to post office accounts through net banking, mobile banking and ATMs
2. It will facilitate online transfer of funds between post office accounts and bank accounts

Which of the above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : c

Why is the Question ?

In 2022, 100 percent of 1.5 lakh post offices will come on the core banking system enabling financial inclusion and access to accounts through net banking, mobile banking, ATMs, and also provide online transfer of funds between post office accounts and bank accounts. This will be helpful, especially for farmers and senior citizens in rural areas, enabling interoperability and financial inclusion.