Which of the following Statement(s) is / are correct:
A. “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana” aims to provide skill to youth and make them employable.
B. “The Make in India” Initiative aims to boost the local empowerment through manufacturing.
C. “Digital India Mission” promotes digital literacy and governance.
D. “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” primarily addresses gender equality and girl child education.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, B, C and D
A. “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana” aims to provide skill to youth and make them employable. Correct. Launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, it gives young people short-term skill training and certification so that they can find jobs.
B. “The Make in India” Initiative aims to boost the local empowerment through manufacturing. Correct. Launched in September 2014, it seeks to make India a manufacturing hub, drawing investment and creating jobs at home.
C. “Digital India Mission” promotes digital literacy and governance. Correct. Launched in 2015, it builds digital infrastructure, spreads digital literacy and delivers government services online.
D. “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” primarily addresses gender equality and girl child education. Correct. Launched at Panipat in January 2015, it tackles the falling child sex ratio and promotes the education of girls.
Note: This question sits under Current Affairs, though the youngest of these schemes was more than ten years old when the paper was set. NTA's current affairs seem to come with a ten-year warranty.