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Indian EconomyMediumAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2023, GK

Which of the following strategies is/are adopted for implementing the POSHAN Abhiyaan? 1. Inter-sectoral convergence for better service delivery 2. Use of technology (ICT) for real-time growth monitoring of women and children Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer

C. Both 1 and 2

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Both 1 and 2. Convergence of different schemes and the use of ICT for real-time monitoring are both core strategies of POSHAN Abhiyaan.

POSHAN Abhiyaan (Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment), also called the National Nutrition Mission, was launched on 8 March 2018 at Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. Run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, it aims to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anaemia and low birth weight among children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and nursing mothers. Its pillars are convergence of schemes across ministries, ICT-enabled real-time monitoring through Anganwadi workers, community mobilisation as a Jan Andolan, and incentives for good performance. September is observed as Poshan Maah.

A is wrong: convergence is a strategy, but ICT monitoring is one too.

B is wrong: ICT-based monitoring is used, but so is inter-sectoral convergence.

D is wrong: both strategies are part of the mission.

Exam tip: POSHAN Abhiyaan = 8 March 2018, Jhunjhunu, Ministry of WCD; pillars: convergence, ICT, Jan Andolan, incentives; Poshan Maah in September.

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With reference to India, consider the following pairs:

Organization : Union Ministry

I. The National Automotive Board : Ministry of Commerce and Industry

II. The Coir Board : Ministry of Heavy Industries

III. The National Centre for Trade Information : Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All the three
  4. D.None
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Correct answer: D. None

Each organisation is paired with the wrong ministry. The National Automotive Board works under the Ministry of Heavy Industries; it supports the automobile sector with testing and certification work and helps run schemes for the industry.

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If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do?

1. Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio

2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate

3. Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: B. 2 only

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Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India?

1. Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did.

2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries.

3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centres.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: B. 3 only

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  1. A.It is the investment through capital instruments essentially in a listed company.
  2. B.It is a largely non-debt creating capital flow.
  3. C.It is the investment which involves debt-servicing.
  4. D.It is the investment made by foreign institutional investors in the Government securities.
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Correct answer: B. It is a largely non-debt creating capital flow.

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  3. C.farmers for fertilisers
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