Q1. Which of the following is the full form of the SMILE scheme whose progress was highlighted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on April 21, 2026?
A Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise Correct
B Skill Mission for Inclusive Livelihood and Education
C Support, Modernize and Integrate Lower-income Earners
D Scheme for Mainstreaming Inclusive Livelihood Empowerment
Explanation
SMILE stands for Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. Launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on February 12, 2022, it is India's first unified national framework supporting transgender persons and individuals engaged in begging across identification, rescue, healthcare, education, counselling, skill development and economic independence.