Which of the following is NOT a primary objective or feature of the Skill India Digital platform?
A Providing access to skill-based learning programs.
B Facilitating connections between skilled individuals and employers.
C Offering financial aid for higher education abroad.
D Enabling entrepreneurship opportunities.
Answer: C
Skill India Digital focuses on providing skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities within India. It does not primarily aim to offer financial aid for higher education abroad.
2.
The Skill India Digital initiative is launched under the aegis of which Union Ministry?
A Ministry of Education
B Ministry of Finance
C Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
D Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer: C
The Skill India Digital initiative is a flagship program of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India.
3.
When was the Skill India Digital platform launched, aiming to be a digital public infrastructure for skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship?
A August 2022
B September 2023
C October 2024
D November 2025
Answer: B
Skill India Digital, a comprehensive digital public infrastructure for skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship, was launched on September 13, 2023.
4.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) was launched in which year with the aim of 'Housing for All' by 2022?
A 2014
B 2015
C 2016
D 2017
Answer: B
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) was launched on June 25, 2015, by the Government of India with the objective of 'Housing for All' in urban areas by the year 2022.
5.
The extension of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) till December 31, 2024, primarily aimed at which of the following?
A Sanctioning new houses for all eligible beneficiaries.
B Completing houses already sanctioned under the scheme.
C Introducing new components for urban development.
D Expanding the scheme to rural areas.
Answer: B
The extension of PMAY-U till December 31, 2024, was specifically approved for the completion of houses that had already been sanctioned by the government, not for sanctioning new ones.
6.
What was the extended deadline for the completion of houses sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) scheme, as approved by the Union Cabinet?
A December 31, 2023
B December 31, 2024
C March 31, 2025
D March 31, 2026
Answer: B
The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) till December 31, 2024, for the completion of houses already sanctioned under the scheme. The original deadline for 'Housing for All' was March 31, 2022.
7.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the PMGDISHA scheme's reach and impact as of 2026?
A The scheme exclusively focuses on providing digital literacy to urban slum dwellers.
B PMGDISHA aims to empower citizens by providing them with basic digital skills to access information and services.
C The scheme has been discontinued and replaced by a new program focused solely on advanced IT training.
D Beneficiaries under PMGDISHA are primarily trained in advanced coding and software development.
Answer: B
PMGDISHA's core objective is to empower rural citizens with basic digital skills, enabling them to effectively use digital devices and access various online services and information. It is not exclusively for urban areas, nor is it focused on advanced IT training, and the topic title confirms its continued operation.
8.
The PMGDISHA scheme, launched in 2017, is implemented by which Union Ministry and primarily targets citizens in which age group for digital literacy training?
A Ministry of Rural Development; 18-45 years
B Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology; 14-60 years
C Ministry of Education; 10-50 years
D Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; 16-35 years
Answer: B
PMGDISHA is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). The scheme primarily targets rural citizens in the age group of 14 to 60 years who are not digitally literate.
9.
What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) scheme, which continues to be a key initiative in 2026?
A To make 6 crore rural households digitally literate.
B To provide financial assistance to rural entrepreneurs.
C To promote digital payments in urban areas.
D To offer skill development training to urban youth.
Answer: A
The primary objective of PMGDISHA is to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate, enabling them to operate digital devices, send and receive emails, browse the internet, and access government services digitally. This target was set with the scheme's extension.
10.
Which of the following is a key feature of NSDM 2.0 regarding skill certification?
A Mandatory offline examination for all
B Integration with the National Credit Framework (NCrF)
C Certification only by private institutions
D Abolition of all skill certificates
Answer: B
NSDM 2.0 emphasizes the integration of vocational training with the National Credit Framework (NCrF) to ensure academic and vocational mobility.
