Livelihood & Employment — Set 8
Government Schemes · आजीविका और रोजगार · Questions 71–80 of 140
What is the annual turnover limit for a company to be recognized as a 'startup' under DPIIT?
Correct Answer: C. Rs 100 crore
For DPIIT recognition as a startup, the entity must not have had annual turnover exceeding Rs 100 crore in any financial year since its incorporation. It must also be working towards innovation or improvement of products, processes, or services. These criteria distinguish startups from conventional small businesses.
Which programme provides skill training and placement to tribal youth?
Correct Answer: B. DDU-GKY
DDU-GKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana) focuses on skill training and placement for rural poor youth, including tribal communities. It mandates at least 50% of beneficiaries to come from SC/ST, minority, and other marginalized groups. Special provisions exist for candidates from Left Wing Extremism-affected districts.
Under e-Shram, workers are covered under which insurance scheme automatically?
Correct Answer: B. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
Workers registered on e-Shram receive accidental insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). They receive Rs 2 lakh in case of accidental death or permanent disability. This provides a basic safety net for the otherwise unprotected unorganized workforce.
The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission has its focus primarily on which population?
Correct Answer: C. Rural poor, especially women
DAY-NRLM primarily focuses on rural poor households, especially women, by organizing them into Self-Help Groups. The mission targets households below the poverty line and those identified as chronically poor. Women's participation is central as SHGs are almost exclusively composed of women.
Which state first implemented MGNREGA before it was rolled out nationally?
Correct Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana) was one of the first states where the Employment Guarantee Scheme, the precursor to MGNREGA, was actively implemented. When MGNREGA was rolled out nationally in February 2006, it was initially in 200 of the most backward districts. Full national coverage was achieved by April 2008.
Which is the oldest scheme that MGNREGA replaced or supplemented at the national level?
Correct Answer: B. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana
Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) was one of the key precursor employment schemes that MGNREGA replaced. MGNREGA consolidated and strengthened the framework for rural employment by making it a legal right. The shift from welfare-based to rights-based employment was the key transformation MGNREGA brought.
PM SVANidhi cashback incentive is provided for which type of transactions?
Correct Answer: B. Digital transactions
PM SVANidhi provides a cashback incentive of up to Rs 1,200 per year to street vendors who make digital transactions using UPI or other digital payment modes. This encourages street vendors to adopt cashless payments. It also integrates street vendors into the formal digital economy.
Which certificate does a trainee get after completing a PMKVY-approved course?
Correct Answer: B. National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) certificate
Trainees who successfully complete PMKVY training and pass assessments receive a certificate aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). This nationally recognized certification is linked to specific NSQF levels. It enhances employability of trainees in formal and informal job markets.
What is the nodal ministry for implementing PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
Correct Answer: A. Ministry of MSME
PM Vishwakarma is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). It is a Central Sector Scheme, meaning it is fully funded by the central government. The scheme is delivered through a dedicated PM Vishwakarma portal where artisans register using biometric authentication.
PMRPY was available to employers registered under which body?
Correct Answer: B. EPFO
PMRPY was available to employers registered with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). New employees earning up to Rs 15,000 per month who were not previously registered with EPFO were eligible. The scheme was in force from 2016 to 2019.