Government Schemes & Programs MCQs

A significant objective of the PM-Vikas Digital Skilling Initiative is to enhance financial inclusion by equipping beneficiaries with the knowledge and tools to access and utilize digital financial services.

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) is the nodal ministry overseeing the PM-Vikas Digital Skilling Initiative, focusing on its implementation in rural areas.

The PM-Vikas Digital Skilling Initiative specifically targets rural women to empower them with digital skills, thereby improving their economic opportunities and participation in the digital economy.

The ADP focuses on 5 key socio-economic themes: Health & Nutrition, Education, Agriculture & Water Resources, Financial Inclusion & Skill Development, and Basic Infrastructure. Initially, 112 districts were identified for the program.

NITI Aayog is the nodal agency for the Aspirational Districts Programme, which operates on the three core principles of Convergence (of Central & State Schemes), Collaboration (between Centre, State, District Administration, and citizens), and Competition (among districts).

The Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) was launched in January 2018 with the primary objective of rapidly and effectively transforming the most underdeveloped districts across the country.

The PM-KISAN scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and is 100% funded by the Central Government.

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year, disbursed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each, every four months.

The PM-KISAN scheme was officially launched on February 24, 2019, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, though it was made effective from December 1, 2018.

Skill India International Centres are designed to provide high-quality training to Indian youth, aligning with international standards to enhance their employability in overseas markets.