Practice 134 Skill Development & Social Justice multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was launched in the year:
Explanation
PM Jan Dhan Yojana was launched on 28 August 2014 as a national mission for financial inclusion. It provides basic banking accounts with zero balance, RuPay debit cards, and insurance cover to unbanked citizens.
Q2. With reference to the PM-SETU scheme launched on October 4, 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The scheme aims to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs across India. 2. Under the scheme, industry partners will hold a 51% stake in the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) managing each ITI. 3. PM-SETU is implemented by the Ministry of Education. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: PM-SETU targets 1,000 Government ITIs and uses an SPV model where industry holds 51% stake and the government 49%. Statement 3 is incorrect: PM-SETU is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, not the Ministry of Education.
Q3. What is the revised average MGNREGS wage rate in Rajasthan for FY 2025-26?
Explanation
The average MGNREGS wage in Rajasthan was revised to ₹275/day in FY26, up from ₹255.
Q4. SEBI introduced the T+1 settlement cycle for equity trades in India. What does T+1 mean?
Explanation
T+1 means the trade is settled one business day after the trade date (T = trade date). India moved to T+1 settlement for all equity trades by January 27, 2023, becoming one of the first major markets to do so. This reduced counterparty risk, freed up capital faster, and improved market efficiency. Previously, India followed T+2 settlement.
Q5. The PM-JAY evaluation found average out-of-pocket expenses at private hospitals to be approximately how much per hospitalization?
Explanation
Private hospital OOPE averaged Rs 53,965 per hospitalization versus Rs 21,827 at public hospitals under PM-JAY.
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Q6. Atal Pension Yojana (APY) provides minimum guaranteed pension of:
Q7. Under PM-VBRY, the first instalment of employee incentive is paid after completing how many months?
Q8. Under PM-VBRY Part B, what is the monthly employer incentive for employees with wages Rs 20,001–1,00,000?
Q9. Central assistance per unit under BLC vertical of PMAY-U 2.0 (for standard states) is:
Q10. Under PMAY-U 2.0 Interest Subsidy Scheme, what is the interest subsidy rate?
Q11. What is the maximum annual income for EWS category under PMAY-U 2.0?
Q12. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, announced in Budget 2024-25, aims to provide free electricity through:
Q13. What is Antyodaya?
Q14. India's National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 set a long-term objective of achieving population stabilisation by:
Q15. Under the new Labour Codes, the take-home salary would likely:
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