Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

Key Points

• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is the nodal department for the formulation of the policy on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
  • It is a central government department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • It controls the maintenance and management of data on inward FDI into India.
  • The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade plays a vital role in the liberalization and rationalization of the FDI policy.

 Additional Information

The correct answer is Mycem Cement Factory - Katani.

Key Points

• Mycem Cement Factory is situated in Damoh.
  • It was established in 2013.
  • It is a subsidiary of Heidelberg cement of Germany.
• National Newsprint and Paper Mill are situated in Nepanagar, Burahnpur, Madhya Pradesh.
  • It was established in 1948.
  • It is India's first newspaper printing mill.
• Security Paper Mill is situated in Hoshangabad.
  • It was established in 1968.
  • Stamp paper, postal tickets, and currency notepaper are manufactured here.
  • It is under the control of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
• Tissue Paper Mill is situated in Indore.
• Kaimur factory is situated in Katani.
  • It was established in 1923.
  • This factory is operated under ACC cement company.

The correct answer is Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Key Points

• Its duration was from 2007 to 2012, under the leadership of Manmohan Singh. 
• It was prepared by C. Rangarajan.
• Its main theme was “Rapid and more inclusive growth”.
• Assessment
  • India has recorded an average annual economic growth rate of 8%, farm sector grew at an average rate of 3.7% as against the 4% targeted. The industry grew with an annual average growth of 7.2% against the 10% targeted.
• Objectives
  • Rapid and inclusive growth.
  • Empowerment through education and skill development.
  • Reduction of gender inequality.
  • Environmental sustainability.
  • To increase the growth rate in agriculture, industry, and services to 4%,10% and 9% respectively.
  • Provide clean drinking water for all by 2009.

Additional Information

• The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950. 
• Subsequently, Planning Commis­sion was set up on 15 March 1950 and the plan era started from 1 April 1951 with the launch­ing of the First Five Year Plan (1951-56).
• All Five Year Plans:
   

List of Prime Ministers of India:

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Key Points

• Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
  • The international agricultural research system, mainly the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) has been a useful ally of the
    national system. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • However, it has undergone significant change, in terms of funding, organization and research thrusts. 
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
  • It was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
  • It is an autonomous organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • It is headquartered in New Delhi. With 102 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural universities spread across the country, this is one of the largest national agricultural systems in the world.
  • It is the apex body for coordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country.
• Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
  • KVK is an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS). The first KVK was established in 1974 at Puducherry. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
  • The mandate of KVK is technology assessment and demonstration for its application and capacity development.
  • It aims at assessment of location-specific technology modules in agriculture and allied enterprises, through technology assessment, refinement and demonstrations.
  • KVKs also produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock) and make them available to farmers.

The correct answer is Rs 10 Lakh.

• Cashless insurance of up to Rs 10 lakh for all families has been proposed under the Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme.

Key Points

• Rajasthan government began cashless insurance of up to Rs 10 lakh under a universal health scheme for all families of Rajasthan.
  • It started on 1 May 2021 under the Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme.
  • This scheme was announced during State Budget 2021-22. 
  • Salient features
    • Free insurance to all families under BPL, NFSA, and SECC categories.
    • Those families covered under Ayushman Bharat Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Swasthya Bima Yojana, along with contractual workers and small and marginal farmers, can also avail of this scheme for free.
    • Families not included in these categories will also be eligible for the benefits, although they have to pay 50 percent of the premium, which will come to around Rs 850 annually.

Confusion Points

• In 2021, a health cover of up to 5 lakh was proposed under this scheme.
• In Feb 2022, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has announced an increase in health cover from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh per family in a year under the state government’s ambitious Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme launched in 2021.

Additional Information

• Besides major diseases, the scheme will also include Covid-19 care and hemodialysis for the poor.
• The scheme is budgeted around Rs 3,500 crore.
• Once implemented, Rajasthan will become the first State in India to provide Universal Health Coverage for its citizens.