MCQ Test: India Unveils New Social Welfare Pension, Considers Raising Foreign Investment Cap in State Banks, and Advances Women's Empowerment Scheme

1. What is the monthly pension amount announced under India's new social welfare scheme for eligible vulnerable sections?

A) ₹5,000 B) ₹7,500 C) ₹10,000 D) ₹12,000

2. Which specific groups are targeted as beneficiaries for the new ₹10,000 monthly pension scheme?

A) Farmers and agricultural laborers B) Small business owners and entrepreneurs C) Elderly citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities D) Government employees and pensioners

3. In which year is the new social welfare pension scheme, offering ₹10,000 monthly, scheduled to commence?

A) 2024 B) 2025 C) 2026 D) 2027

4. What is the proposed new foreign investment cap for state-run banks in India, up from the current 20%?

A) 35% B) 49% C) 51% D) 74%

5. Which institution is actively engaged in discussions regarding the proposed increase in the foreign investment cap for state-run banks?

A) Ministry of Finance B) NITI Aayog C) Reserve Bank of India D) Securities and Exchange Board of India

6. Despite the proposed increase in the foreign investment cap, what minimum shareholding does the Indian government intend to maintain in state-owned banks?

A) 26% B) 49% C) 51% D) 74%

7. The 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' is seeing active implementation in which Indian state, in collaboration with LIC?

A) Maharashtra B) Karnataka C) Goa D) Kerala

8. What is the primary goal of the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' as stated in the content?

A) To provide health insurance to all citizens B) To empower women by appointing them as insurance agents C) To offer micro-finance loans to rural women D) To promote digital literacy in remote areas

9. What is the minimum educational qualification required for women to become insurance agents under the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana'?

A) Class 8 B) Class 10 C) Class 12 D) Graduation

10. When was the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

A) December 2023 B) January 2024 C) December 2024 D) January 2025

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India Unveils New Social Welfare Pension, Considers Raising Foreign Investment Cap in State Banks, and Advances Women's Empowerment Scheme

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1. What is the monthly pension amount announced under India's new social welfare scheme for eligible vulnerable sections?

2. Which specific groups are targeted as beneficiaries for the new ₹10,000 monthly pension scheme?

3. In which year is the new social welfare pension scheme, offering ₹10,000 monthly, scheduled to commence?

4. What is the proposed new foreign investment cap for state-run banks in India, up from the current 20%?

5. Which institution is actively engaged in discussions regarding the proposed increase in the foreign investment cap for state-run banks?

6. Despite the proposed increase in the foreign investment cap, what minimum shareholding does the Indian government intend to maintain in state-owned banks?

7. The 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' is seeing active implementation in which Indian state, in collaboration with LIC?

8. What is the primary goal of the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' as stated in the content?

9. What is the minimum educational qualification required for women to become insurance agents under the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana'?

10. When was the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

India Unveils New Social Welfare Pension, Considers Raising Foreign Investment Cap in State Banks, and Advances Women's Empowerment Scheme

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. What is the monthly pension amount announced under India's new social welfare scheme for eligible vulnerable sections?

2. Which specific groups are targeted as beneficiaries for the new ₹10,000 monthly pension scheme?

3. In which year is the new social welfare pension scheme, offering ₹10,000 monthly, scheduled to commence?

4. What is the proposed new foreign investment cap for state-run banks in India, up from the current 20%?

5. Which institution is actively engaged in discussions regarding the proposed increase in the foreign investment cap for state-run banks?

6. Despite the proposed increase in the foreign investment cap, what minimum shareholding does the Indian government intend to maintain in state-owned banks?

7. The 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' is seeing active implementation in which Indian state, in collaboration with LIC?

8. What is the primary goal of the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' as stated in the content?

9. What is the minimum educational qualification required for women to become insurance agents under the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana'?

10. When was the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

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