Practice Economic and Social Issues ESI Questions and Answers

• SDG India Index 2023-24, the _____ edition of the country’s principal tool for measuring national and subnational progress on the Sustainable Development...
• India has done commendable job with respect to almost all the SDGs. What is India’s overall score in the SDG India Index 2023-24?
• Goal 13 (Climate Action) records highest increase in score from ___ in 2020-21 to 67 in 2023-24.
• Which of the following statements accurately reflect the interconnectedness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Statement A: Achieving SDG 2 (Zer...
• The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Centrally Sponsored flagship scheme by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of Indi...
• Which of the following is not of the eligibility criterias to become a beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?
• Which of the following is/are the correct conditions for receiving Second Instalment under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)? I- Childbirth ...
• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit programme being implemented in all districts of the country with effect from 1st January...
• The Election Commission of India has celebrated _______ National Voters’ Day on 25th January 2024.
• What was the theme of the National Voters’ Day Celebrated on 25th January 2024?
• The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) recently attained which status as recognized by the Ministry of Finance?
• Under the PM Awas Yojana Urban 2.0, what is the primary mechanism through which the government plans to facilitate affordable housing loans?
• India participated in the ITU’s WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and ‘AI for Good’ Global Summit from 27 to 31 May 2024. Which organization(s) co-hoste...
• The Department of School Education signed an MoU with which organization to develop an institutional framework for Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya?
• According to the Second Advance Estimates of 2023-24, what is the estimated production of fruits in India?
• What is the estimated total foodgrain production for the year 2023-24 according to the Third Advance Estimates?
• Which initiative did the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launch to support MSMEs and Startups in Industry 4.0 transformation?
• Which project by CSIR has successfully concluded its first phase with the collection of 10,000 samples, aiming for a new era in precision medicine?
• What is the primary aim of the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya initiative launched by the Department of School Education?
• Which organization is leading in drafting global standards for responsible and trustworthy AI as mentioned in the document?
• The Ministry of Defence signed MoUs with which banks to onboard them as SPARSH Service Centres?
• Which organization announced the successful conclusion of the 'Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase' project's first phase?
• What is the primary objective of the AMRUT Scheme?
• When was the AMRUT Scheme launched?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of the AMRUT Scheme?
• How is the funding for the AMRUT Scheme divided between the Central and State Governments for cities with a population greater than 1 million?
• Under which ministry does the EPFO operate?
• When was the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act enacted?
• What percentage of an employee's basic salary is contributed to the EPF by the employee?
• How can an employee check their EPF balance?
• Which of the following is a primary objective of the DAY-NRLM scheme?
• Which entity is primarily responsible for the implementation of the DAY-NRLM scheme?
• Which of the following is not a component of the DAY-NRLM scheme?
• Consider the following statements regarding the DAY-NRLM scheme: 1.         It aims to reduce rural poverty through the creation of sustainable li...
• Consider the following statements regarding the Skill India Programme: 1.         It aims to provide training in various vocational skills. 2. �...
• Which of the following are key focus areas of the Skill India Programme? 1.         Vocational training 2.         Entrepreneurial develo...
• Which statement about the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) under the Skill India Programme is incorrect?
• Consider the following statements about the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Skill India Programme: 1.         NSDC acts as...
• Consider the following statements about the PM SVANidhi Scheme: 1.         The scheme provides a working capital loan of up to ₹10,000 to street...
• Which of the following statements regarding the PM SVANidhi Scheme are incorrect? 1.         The scheme is exclusively for urban street vendors. ...