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With reference to the "Lakhpati Didi" initiative and the SHG movement, consider the following statements:

1.A "Lakhpati Didi" is defined as a Self-Help Group (SHG) woman with an annual household income of ₹1 lakh or above.

2.The SHG movement under DAY-NRLM currently represents a base of over 346 million women across India.

3.The initiative aims to move women from participation to leadership roles, particularly in view of the UN International Year of Women Farmers 2026.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct (₹1 lakh threshold). Statement 2 is incorrect; the 346 million figure is a statistical impossibility (likely a typo in raw reports); the actual SHG base is 100 million women. Statement 3 is correct (Leadership focus/2026 UN Year).

With reference to the "Pension Sakhi" initiative launched under the DAY-NRLM network, which digital system is used for monitoring its outreach?

A
PRAGATI Dashboard
B
LoKoS System
C
PM-Kisan Portal
D
SWAMITVA Digital Map

Explanation

The partnership between the DoRD and PFRDA utilizes the LoKoS system along with mobile platforms to monitor pension enrolment and service delivery by Pension Sakhis in rural areas.

With reference to the JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams initiative, consider the following statements:

JOSH Teams aim to leverage youth volunteers, including MY Bharat Volunteers and NCC Cadets, for community mobilization under the TB Mukt Bharat movement.
It is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
In its primary phase, the initiative mandates a nationwide rollout across all districts in all States and Union Territories.

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2, and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: JOSH Teams are designed to empower young people (such as MY Bharat Volunteers and NCC Cadets) to generate grassroots awareness, social mobilization, and support for timely diagnosis and treatment completion for Tuberculosis.
Statement 2 is correct: The national launch was led by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in the presence of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
Statement 3 is incorrect: In its initial phase, JOSH Teams are being rolled out selectively across 55 districts in 11 States, rather than all nationwide districts simultaneously.

Consider the following statements regarding the notification issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment concerning the PM CARES for Children Scheme:

Beneficiaries under the Special Scholarship Scheme (Classes 1st to 12th) are required to undergo Aadhaar authentication or produce proof of possession of an Aadhaar number.
A child who lacks an Aadhaar number or fails Aadhaar authentication will be permanently denied scholarship benefits under the scheme.
For beneficiaries aged 18 years or above who have not been assigned an Aadhaar number, acceptable alternative identity proof documents include Voter ID card, Driving License, Indian Passport, and Ration Card.

A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2, and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The Ministry mandated Aadhaar authentication or proof of possession of an Aadhaar number for availing scholarship benefits under the PM CARES for Children Scheme (covering education from Class 1st to 12th).
Statement 2 is incorrect: The notification explicitly states that no child will be denied assistance for failure to authenticate Aadhaar or for not having been assigned an Aadhaar number. In such cases, benefits are delivered after identity and guardianship verification using designated alternative documents.
Statement 3 is correct: For beneficiaries aged 18 years or above without an Aadhaar number, identity can be established using alternative documents listed in the notification, such as Election Commission Voter ID, Driving License, Indian Passport, or Ration Card. (For those under 18, enrolment ID plus age proof like birth certificate or school marksheets are accepted).

The “Women in Work” tracker regarding the FTSE 100 and S&P 100 indexes revealed that:

A
50% of top firms now have female CEOs
B
80% of top firms have never had a female chief executive
C
The “mid-career gap” has been completely eliminated through work-from-home policies
D
Female CEOs are typically promoted through “operational power roles” like divisional management.

Explanation

The report found that 4 out of 5 firms (80%) have never had a female CEO. A major hurdle is the “promotion gap,” where women are not promoted into “power roles” during the mid-career leak (ages 35–44).

According to labor market reports from September 2026, what is the estimated daily rate of citizens in Britain quitting their jobs to provide unpaid care?

A
500 Britons
B
1,000 Britons
C
1,500 Britons
D
2,500 Britons

Explanation

The report states that approximately "1,500 Britons a day" are quitting their jobs to become unpaid carers. This socio-economic trend indicates a significant demographic shift where the burden of care is impacting formal employment participation and national productivity

Regarding the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) and the NAMASTE Scheme, consider the following statements:

Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) is implemented as a direct financial component under the NAMASTE Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
The scheme provides upfront capital subsidies to assist sanitation workers in procuring modern sanitation equipment such as Tractor cum Suction Machines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) is a specific component functioning under the overarching NAMASTE Scheme administered by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to facilitate self-employment and economic empowerment for sanitation workers.
Statement 2 is correct: SUY provides targeted financial assistance comprising capital subsidies alongside bank loans to help sanitation helpers/workers purchase productive operational assets like Tractor cum Suction Machines, thereby transitioning them into independent entrepreneurs.
Why other options are incorrect: Options (a), (b), and (d) are incorrect because both statements represent factual details of the scheme.

A Dalit man in Lalitpur was killed after refusing to massage the feet of three men. The accused subsequently placed the body on a road. Which specific legal framework distinguishes the registration of this case?

A
It was registered as a simple hit-and-run under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
B
The refusal to perform a menial task triggered the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
C
The case was treated as a "monetary dispute" given the parties were consuming alcohol together.
D
It was handled exclusively under the Motor Vehicles Act due to the body being found on a road.

Explanation

While the accused tried to stage the incident as an accident, the police registered it under the SC/ST Act and murder charges. The trigger—the refusal to massage feet—is a specific act of caste-based humiliation and forced service protected under the Act, differentiating it from standard BNS murder charges.

Consider the following statements regarding the structural empowerment of women in India:

Women constitute approximately 68% of the total beneficiaries under the MUDRA scheme.
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam mandates 50% reservation for women in Parliament.
The Indian armed forces have granted permanent commissions and combat roles to women, including fighter pilot instructors.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct (68% figure). Statement 3 is correct (permanent commissions and fighter pilots like Shivangi Singh). Statement 2 is incorrect because the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam reserves one-third (33%) of the seats, not 50%.

10.

Regarding the recent decisions of the Union Cabinet concerning social security pensions, consider the following statements:

The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) has been renamed as the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana.
The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a total financial outlay of ₹53,428 crore.
Under the restructured disability pension scheme, the financial assistance has been fixed at ₹375 for beneficiaries up to 79 years and ₹625 for those aged 80 years and above.

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2, and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The Union Cabinet formally approved renaming NSAP to Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana.
Statement 2 is correct: Continuation of the scheme was sanctioned for a five-year period from 2026-27 to 2030-31, backed by a ₹53,428 crore outlay.
Statement 3 is correct: The disability pension assistance rates were fixed at ₹375 per month for beneficiaries up to 79 years of age and ₹625 per month for beneficiaries aged 80 years and above. Pension schemes for senior citizens, widows, and the family benefit scheme continue in their existing form.

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