Government Schemes & Programs MCQs

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each, transferred directly to their bank accounts.

The PM-KISAN scheme was launched on February 24, 2019, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. However, it was made effective from December 1, 2018.

The NGSDP covers a broad range of green sectors, including renewable energy, waste management, recycling, conservation of natural resources, pollution control, and climate change mitigation, to create diverse employment opportunities.

The National Green Skill Development Program (NGSDP) is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to foster green jobs.

The NGSDP aims to equip the workforce with skills required for the green economy, thereby creating sustainable employment opportunities in sectors related to environmental protection and conservation.

By including landless agricultural laborers, the PM-KISAN scheme aims to provide a safety net and financial security to a segment of the agricultural workforce that often faces economic vulnerability.

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive an annual financial support of ₹6,000, disbursed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each.

The PM-KISAN scheme, which initially focused on small and marginal farmers, has been expanded to include landless agricultural laborers to provide them with direct income support.

Green Skills refer to the knowledge, abilities, values, and attitudes needed to live in, contribute to, and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society, including areas like renewable energy and environmental protection.

The integration of AI and Green Skills aims to make the youth more competitive and employable in sectors that are expected to grow significantly, aligning the skill development with industry demands.