Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Anupriti yojana.

• Under Anupriti yojana schemes, Rajasthan Government provides financial incentives to SC / ST candidates passing the all India Civil Services examination and State Civil Services examination.

​Key Points

• Rajasthan Anuprati Yojana
  • The Rajasthan Government has launched the Rajasthan Anuprati Yojana for the meritorious students of minority families.
  • It covers the residents of Rajasthan State who belong to SC / ST / Special Backward Class and general category BPL families.
  • The approval scheme was launched by the state government in January 2005.
  • In the year 2012, according to the changed scheme, the major changes made in this scheme are as follows: -
  • The objective of the scheme: 
    • It covers BPL of Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Special Backward Classes / Other Backward Classes and General Classes of Rajasthan State. 
    • The talented candidates of the families are given various incentives for competitive exams like Indian Civil Service, Sasthajan Civil Service, IIT, IIM, CPMT, NIT. 
    • It also encourages financial aid for the preparation of selection in state engineering and medical etc.

Additional Information

• Rajasthan Anuprati Yojana Eligibility: 
  • Native of Rajasthan
  • Those candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Special Backward Classes whose parents/guardians do not have an annual income of more than 2.00 lakhs (Rupees two lakhs).
  • Other backward classes and general category BPL (Including state BPL) member of the family.
  • The candidate must have passed the prescribed stage of the competitive examination or passed the entrance examination and got admission to the listed educational institutions.
  • Should not have been working in the State Service in the State and Subordinate Services (Joint Competitive) examination conducted by Rajasthan Public Service Commission.
  • For admission in state engineering / medical colleges of the state, 60 percent marks in class 10 + 2 should be awarded.
• Incentives: 
  • The details of the incentive amount to be given at various levels under this scheme are as follows: - 

The correct answer is All of the above.

Key Points

• Meaning of Economic Reforms:
  • Economic reforms refer to the fundamental changes that were launched in 1991 with the plan of liberalising the economy and quickening its rate of economic growth.
  • The Narasimha Rao Government, in 1991, started the economic reforms in order to rebuild internal and external faith in the Indian economy.
  • The reforms intended at bringing in larger cooperation of the private sector in the growth method of the Indian economy.
  • Policy changes were proposed with regard to technology up-gradation, industrial licensing, removal of restrictions on the private sector, foreign investments, and foreign trade.
  • The essential features of the economic reforms are – Liberalisation, Privatisation, and Globalisation, commonly known as LPG.
• Need for Economic Reforms
  • Poor performance of the industrial sector. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • Adverse balance of payments. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • The rise in the fiscal deficit. Hence statement 3 is correct.
  • Inflation. Hence statement 4 is correct.
  • The Gulf War

The correct answer is 2nd October 2011.

• Mukhya Mantri Nishulk Dava Yojana:
  • The scheme was launched by the then Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on October 2, 2011.
  • The Rajasthan government's budget announcement 2011-2012 mentions the formation of Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation.
  • Through this corporation, a centralized system will be implemented for the purchase of generic drugs, surgical and diagnostic equipment for all medical institutions in the state.
  • The most used medicines are being provided free of cost to all the patients coming to the state hospital from 02 October 2011.
  • In addition, medical facilities are also being provided free of cost to the patients of Thalassemia and Haemophilia in state hospitals.

Key Points

• The scheme has mainly two components
  • Free Medicines - Making available the commonly used medicines free of cost to patients visiting government health institutions.
  • Free Tests - Ensuring free trial of patients coming to government health institutions.
• Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited (RMSCL) was incorporated/incorporated as a Public Limited Company for successful implementation of the scheme.

Additional Information

• Rajasthan Annapurna Rasoi Yojana:
  • The scheme was launched by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on 15 December 2016.
  • The rickshaw pullers, the elderly, and the needy have benefited a lot from the introduction of this scheme.
  • Food will be made available to the people through mobile vans.
  • Breakfast for just ₹ 5 and lunch and dinner for ₹ 8 will be provided.
  • Keeping food hygiene in mind, maximum food will be made by machines.

The correct answer is Kota.

Key Points 

• Kota industrial Hub
  • Surrounded by the water of River Chambal, power plants, and natural resources Kota has been a centre of attraction for different industries.
  • Kota city is the trade centre for industries which includes Kota stone oilseed milling, handloom textile weaving, distilling, dairy product, manufacturing of metal handicrafts, fertilizers, chemicals, and engineering equipment.
  • Kota is a hub of Kota Doria sarees in Kaithoon, & C.F.C. is established for the development of weavers.​

Additional Information

• About Kota
  • Kota is one of the eastern districts of Rajasthan and is something like Dumbly shape.
  • The country slopes gently Northward from the high tableland of Malwa in Madhya Pradesh.
  • It is well watered, drained by rivers flowing in north and northeastern directions.
  • There are hills in the south, north, and eastern portion of the district and it is generally fertile. 

The correct answer is 7 April 2013.

• Mukhyamantri Nishulk Jaanch Yojna (MNJY) was launched on 7 April 2013.

Key Points

Mukhyamantri Nishulk Jaanch Yojna (MNJY):

Additional Information

• Mukhyamantri Nishulk Jaanch Yojna (MNJY):
  • This scheme is not only to make the tests available free of cost but through this scheme, strengthening of the medical services has been done at all the state hospitals of Rajasthan.
  • The main aim of the scheme is to strengthen the existing laboratories and other diagnostic facilities in all public health institutions.
  • The scheme has been implemented uniformly across all districts of the State.
  • The benefits of the scheme have been extended to the entire population of 7 Crore.