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On which date was the PM Vishwakarma Scheme launched?

  1. A.17 September 2023
  2. B.15 August 2023
  3. C.17 September 2022
  4. D.2 October 2023

Correct answer

A. 17 September 2023

Explanation

The correct answer is 17 September 2023. The Prime Minister launched the scheme on that day to give end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 identified trades, which is why its third anniversary falls on 17 September 2026 and is being celebrated at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata. Option C is the sharpest trap, since it keeps the same day and month but shifts the year backwards, and a candidate who has memorised only the date will fall for it. Option B is wrong because no such launch took place on Independence Day. Option D is wrong because 2 October is associated with other national programmes rather than with this scheme. The package includes certificates and identity cards, skill upgradation, a toolkit incentive, credit support, incentives for digital transactions and marketing support.

Read the full article: PM Vishwakarma Turns Three, 30 Lakh Artisans Registered

Practice Questions

Q1.Government SchemesEasy

How many beneficiaries have been registered under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in its first three years?

  1. A.10 lakh
  2. B.20 lakh
  3. C.30 lakh
  4. D.50 lakh
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Correct answer: C. 30 lakh

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises stated that this many beneficiaries have been registered under the scheme after clearing a three-stage verification process, which means the registration target set for the scheme has been met within three years of its launch.

Q3.Government SchemesHard

Under Special Campaign 6, the number of e-waste recyclers, refurbishers and producers enrolled on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) rose from 38 to:

  1. A.More than 75
  2. B.More than 100
  3. C.More than 200
  4. D.More than 500
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Correct answer: C. More than 200

Building on the e-waste focus of the previous campaign, Special Campaign 6 worked with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Central Pollution Control Board, State Pollution Control Boards and the recycling industry to link government offices with authorised recyclers, refurbishers and producers.

Q4.Government SchemesMedium

Which ministry earned the highest revenue from scrap disposal during Special Campaign 6?

  1. A.Ministry of Coal
  2. B.Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
  3. C.Ministry of Defence (Department of Military Affairs)
  4. D.Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
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Correct answer: B. Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)

It was followed by the Department of Military Affairs with ₹88.96 crore, the Ministry of Coal with ₹61.41 crore and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas with ₹34.81 crore.