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Date: 18 September 2020

Q1. Consider the following statement and choose the correct statement-

A) The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is an office within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Government of India and was started in 19 January 2004.
B) It is the nodal agency to deal with cyber security threats like hacking and phishing. It strengthens security-related defense of the Indian Internet domain.

OPTIONS-

1. A and B
2. B only
3. A, B and C
4. B and C

Q2. Consider the following statement and choose the correct statement-

A. The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests
B. The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 12 months of filing of the same.
C. New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other four place of sitting of the Tribunal.

OPTIONS-

1. A and B
2. B and C
3. A and C
4. None of the Above

Q3. Consider the following statements in regard with Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY(U)-

1. All the component of PMAY(U)) is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
2. Only people falling in Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Light Income Group (LIG) are eligible under this scheme.
3. Uttar Pradesh has highest amount of projects sanctioned under PMAY(U).

Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?

a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 2
c. 3 Only
d. 1,2 and 3

Q4. Consider the following in respect to Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY)

1. PMMSY is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of the fisheries sector in the country.
2. It will be implemented as an umbrella scheme with two separate components namely: Central Sector Scheme and Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

Select the correct option-

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None

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Question 1: (3)

Explanation : Not required.

Question 2: (B)

Explanation : The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.

Question 3: (B)

Explanation : PMAY(U) is implemented as Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) except for the component of credit linked subsidy which will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme.

Beneficiaries-

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Light Income Group (LIG)
Medium Income Group (MIG1)
Medium Income Group (MIG2)
Minorities: People hailing from minority groups like SC/ST/OBC will fall under minorities.
Women: Women belonging to EWS/LIG categories will be considered under PMAY scheme.
EWS category of beneficiaries is eligible for assistance in all four components of the Missions whereas LIG and MIG categories are eligible under only Credit linked subsidy scheme (CLSS) component of the Mission.