10 Apr, 2025

1. With reference to the “Niveshak Didi” initiative, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a women-led initiative aimed at promoting financial literacy among rural and semi-urban populations.
  2. It is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Communications.
  3. The initiative leverages India Stack to promote paperless and presence-less banking.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. With reference to the Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti, consider the following statements:

  1. It succeeded the National Crèche Scheme and is part of the Samarthya sub-scheme.
  2. The Centre-State funding ratio is 75:25 across all states.
  3. It includes both Standalone Crèches and Anganwadi-cum-Crèches.
  4. It is legally mandated in workplaces under the Maternity Benefit Act.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3. Consider the following about Regional Rural Banks (RRBs):

  1. They are regulated by NABARD.
  2. They were established based on the recommendation of the Narasimham Committee.
  3. The ownership pattern involves the Central Government, State Government, and Sponsor Bank.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4. With reference to the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), consider the following statements:

  1. It provides incentives only for passive electronic components and capital equipment.
  2. It is a sub-scheme under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
  3. The scheme has a tenure of six years, excluding a one-year gestation period.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5. With reference to 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), consider the following statements:

  1. It involves the removal of material from a solid block to create an object.
  2. It allows the creation of complex shapes with minimal material waste.
  3. It is limited to the use of plastic-based materials only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?