Question Discussion & Solution

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 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 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.

The correct answer is Option 4.

• POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES TOWARDS POVERTY ALLEVIATION
  • ​The government’s approach to poverty reduction was of three dimensions.
    • Growth-oriented approach
      • ​It is based on the expectation that the effects of economic growth — rapid increase in gross domestic product and per capita income — would spread to all sections of society and will trickle down to the poor sections also.
      • Rapid industrial development and transformation of agriculture through a green revolution in select regions would benefit the underdeveloped regions and the more backward sections of the community. 
    • Poverty alleviation programs
      • Expanding self-employment programs and wage employment programs are being considered as the major ways of addressing poverty.
      • For example - Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP), Prime Minister’s Rozgar Yojana (PMRY), and Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).
    • Providing minimum basic amenities to the people
      • ​India was among the pioneers in the world to envisage that through public expenditure on social consumption needs — provision of food grains at subsidized rates, education, health, water supply, and sanitation—people’s living standards could be improved.
      • Three major programs that aim at improving the food and nutritional status of the poor are the Public Distribution System, Integrated Child Development Scheme, and Midday Meal Scheme.
      • Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana are also attempted in developing infrastructure and housing conditions.
      • Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana is available in which people in India are encouraged to open bank accounts.