MCQs - 2026-09

In plain areas, the cost of assistance under PMGAY is shared in a 60:40 ratio between the Central and State Governments. For North-Eastern States, Himalayan States, and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, the ratio is 90:10, and for Union Territories without a legislature, the Central Government bears 100% of the cost.

The primary objective of PMGAY, launched in 2016, was to provide a 'pucca' house with basic amenities to all houseless households and those living in kutcha and dilapidated houses in rural areas by 2022, which was later extended.

The Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) aims to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for pregnant women and sick infants accessing public health institutions, covering free transport, drugs, diagnostics, and blood.

Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is a direct indicator of maternal health, measuring the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. NHM has specific targets for reducing MMR, IMR, and U5MR.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is a flagship scheme under Ayushman Bharat, focusing on health insurance for secondary and tertiary care. JSSK, RBSK, and JSY are core programs under NHM specifically aimed at maternal and child health.

Persons holding constitutional posts, former and present Ministers/State Ministers, MPs/MLAs/MLCs, Mayors/District Panchayat Chairpersons, and certain professionals are among the categories excluded from the PM-KISAN scheme.

The PM-KISAN scheme was launched in December 2018 (with the first installment covering Dec 2018-Mar 2019). With three installments per year, by February 2026 (the expected 22nd installment), a total of 22 installments would have been disbursed.

The PM-KISAN scheme provides an annual financial assistance of Rs 6,000 to eligible farmer families, disbursed in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each.

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed December 12th as the International Day for South-South Cooperation in 2007, recognizing the significance of the Buenos Aires Plan of Action for Promoting and Implementing Technical Cooperation Among Developing Countries.

The day aims to highlight the achievements and potential of cooperation among developing countries (South-South Cooperation) in areas such as economic, social, and environmental development.