Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 06 September 2023

Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY):
1. It is a National Mission for Financial Inclusion launched in 2014.
2. It envisages universal access to banking facilities with at least one basic banking account for every unbanked adult.
3. A requirement of ₹100 to be maintained as minimum balance in Jan Dhan Accounts.
4. More than 90% of Jan-Dhan account holders are women.
How many of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana:
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme that provides free courses to make targeted people employable.
2. The target group under this scheme are SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs Safai Karamcharis including waste pickers.
3. It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Mera Bill, Mera Adhikar’ scheme:
1. Mera Bill, Mera Adhikar is an invoice promotion scheme to encourage the culture of customers asking for bills for all purchases.
2. It is launched by Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to ‘deemed forests’, consider the following statements:

1. The concept of deemed forests has been explicitly defined within the Forest Conservation Act.
2. According to the forest conservation act of 1980, ‘deemed forests’ are defined as land possessing forest characteristics, irrespective of ownership.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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