Question 1

What does the 'A' stand for in the abbreviation 'PMAY'?

Accepted Answer

Awas. In PMAY, the letter 'A' stands for Awas, meaning house. This initiative targets providing affordable housing for the urban and rural poor. It was launched in 2015 to ensure 'Housing for All'.

Question 2

What is the full form of 'MGNREGA'?

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. MGNREGA stands for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. It provides a legal guarantee for at least one hundred days of wage employment in a financial year. This social security measure targets adult members of rural households.

Question 3

What does 'AMRUT' stand for in the context of urban transformation?

Accepted Answer

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. AMRUT stands for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. The mission focuses on establishing infrastructure that could ensure adequate robust sewage networks and water supply. it was launched in 2015 to improve basic services in cities.

Question 4

In the health scheme 'PM-JAY', what does 'JAY' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Jan Arogya Yojana. In PM-JAY, 'JAY' stands for Jan Arogya Yojana. This scheme provides health cover of five lakh rupees per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. It is considered one of the largest health insurance schemes globally.

Question 5

What is the full form of the 'SBM' initiative?

Accepted Answer

Swachh Bharat Mission. SBM stands for Swachh Bharat Mission. The primary objective is to achieve universal sanitation coverage and to eliminate open defecation. It was launched on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2014.

Govt Schemes — Set 1