The 2017 Union Budget was presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on February 1, 2017.
From this year, the Budget announcement is preponed to February 1 from the last working day of February. Budget preponement will give sufficient time to departments to implement government schemes.
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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
What is the total amount allocated for Rural, Agriculture and Allied sectors in Annual Budget 2017-18?
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Explanation: Total allocation for Rural, Agriculture and Allied sectors is Rs 187223 crores
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Explanation: Total allocation for Rural, Agriculture and Allied sectors is Rs 187223 crores
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Explanation: Total allocation for Rural, Agriculture and Allied sectors is Rs 187223 crores
Question 2 of 15
2. Question
Which of the following platform will be launched by the union government with an aim to allow students to virtually attend the courses taught by the best faculty; access high quality reading resources; participate in discussion forums; take tests and earn academic grades?
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Explanation: SWAYAM platform with at least 350 online courses will be launched. This would enable students to virtually attend the courses taught by the best faculty; access high quality reading resources; participate in discussion forums; take tests and earn academic grades. Access to SWAYAM would be widened by linkage with DTH channels, dedicated to education.
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Explanation: SWAYAM platform with at least 350 online courses will be launched. This would enable students to virtually attend the courses taught by the best faculty; access high quality reading resources; participate in discussion forums; take tests and earn academic grades. Access to SWAYAM would be widened by linkage with DTH channels, dedicated to education.
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Explanation: SWAYAM platform with at least 350 online courses will be launched. This would enable students to virtually attend the courses taught by the best faculty; access high quality reading resources; participate in discussion forums; take tests and earn academic grades. Access to SWAYAM would be widened by linkage with DTH channels, dedicated to education.
Question 3 of 15
3. Question
Government has announced the launch of Skill Acquisition Programme – SANKALP that will provide market relevant training to 3.5 crore youth. What is the amount allocated for SANKALP Programme?
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Explanation: Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion programme (SANKALP) to be launched at a cost of Rs 4000 crores. SANKALP will provide market relevant training to 3.5 crore youth
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Explanation: Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion programme (SANKALP) to be launched at a cost of Rs 4000 crores. SANKALP will provide market relevant training to 3.5 crore youth
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Explanation: Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion programme (SANKALP) to be launched at a cost of Rs 4000 crores. SANKALP will provide market relevant training to 3.5 crore youth
Question 4 of 15
4. Question
What amount has been allocated to the skill development programme – STRIVE -in 2017-18 budget?
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Explanation: The next phase of Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) will also be launched in 2017-18 at a cost of Rs 2,200 crores. STRIVE will focus on improving the quality and market relevance of vocational training provided in ITIs and strengthen the apprenticeship programmes through industry cluster approach.
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Explanation: The next phase of Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) will also be launched in 2017-18 at a cost of Rs 2,200 crores. STRIVE will focus on improving the quality and market relevance of vocational training provided in ITIs and strengthen the apprenticeship programmes through industry cluster approach.
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Explanation: The next phase of Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) will also be launched in 2017-18 at a cost of Rs 2,200 crores. STRIVE will focus on improving the quality and market relevance of vocational training provided in ITIs and strengthen the apprenticeship programmes through industry cluster approach.
Question 5 of 15
5. Question
The union government has decided to setup how many Special Tourism Zones anchored on SPV (Special purpose vehicle) in partnership with the state government?
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Explanation: Five Special Tourism Zones, anchored on SPVs, will be set up in partnership with the States. Incredible India 2.0 Campaign will be launched across the world.
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Explanation: Five Special Tourism Zones, anchored on SPVs, will be set up in partnership with the States. Incredible India 2.0 Campaign will be launched across the world.
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Explanation: Five Special Tourism Zones, anchored on SPVs, will be set up in partnership with the States. Incredible India 2.0 Campaign will be launched across the world.
Question 6 of 15
6. Question
Which organisation will implement the scheme for senior citizen to provide assured pension with a guaranteed return of 8% per annum for 10 years?
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Explanation: For senior citizens, Aadhar based Smart Cards containing their health details will be introduced. A beginning will be made through a pilot in 15 districts during 2017-18. The LIC will implement a scheme for senior citizens to provide assured pension, with a guaranteed return of 8% per annum for 10 years.
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Explanation: For senior citizens, Aadhar based Smart Cards containing their health details will be introduced. A beginning will be made through a pilot in 15 districts during 2017-18. The LIC will implement a scheme for senior citizens to provide assured pension, with a guaranteed return of 8% per annum for 10 years.
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Explanation: For senior citizens, Aadhar based Smart Cards containing their health details will be introduced. A beginning will be made through a pilot in 15 districts during 2017-18. The LIC will implement a scheme for senior citizens to provide assured pension, with a guaranteed return of 8% per annum for 10 years.
Question 7 of 15
7. Question
What amount of money will be given to pregnant women under the Maternity Benefit Scheme?
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Explanation: Under Maternity Benefit Scheme Rs. 6,000 each will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of pregnant women who undergo institutional delivery and vaccinate their children.
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Explanation: Under Maternity Benefit Scheme Rs. 6,000 each will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of pregnant women who undergo institutional delivery and vaccinate their children.
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Explanation: Under Maternity Benefit Scheme Rs. 6,000 each will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of pregnant women who undergo institutional delivery and vaccinate their children.
Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Where will be the two new Indian Institute of Medical Sciences setup as per the announcement made in Annual Budget 2017-18?
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Explanation: Two new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences to be set up in Jharkhandand Gujarat
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Explanation: Two new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences to be set up in Jharkhandand Gujarat
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Explanation: Two new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences to be set up in Jharkhandand Gujarat
Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The total capital and development expenditure has been fixed at Rs. _____ for 2017-18 .
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Explanation: For 2017-18, the total capital and development expenditure of Railways has been pegged at Rs 1,31,000 crores. This includes Rs 55,000 crores provided by the Government.
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Explanation: For 2017-18, the total capital and development expenditure of Railways has been pegged at Rs 1,31,000 crores. This includes Rs 55,000 crores provided by the Government.
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Explanation: For 2017-18, the total capital and development expenditure of Railways has been pegged at Rs 1,31,000 crores. This includes Rs 55,000 crores provided by the Government.
Question 10 of 15
10. Question
What is the corpus of “Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh” created for passenger safety?
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Explanation: For passenger safety, a Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh will be created with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crores over a period of 5 years.
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Explanation: For passenger safety, a Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh will be created with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crores over a period of 5 years.
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Explanation: For passenger safety, a Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh will be created with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crores over a period of 5 years.
Question 11 of 15
11. Question
As per governments announcement in Annual Budget 2017-18, Unmanned Level Crossing on Broad Gauge Lines will be eliminated by which year?
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Explanation: Unmanned level crossings on Broad Gauge lines will be eliminated by 2020.
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Explanation: Unmanned level crossings on Broad Gauge lines will be eliminated by 2020.
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Explanation: Unmanned level crossings on Broad Gauge lines will be eliminated by 2020.
Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Railways has proposed to enhance the throughput by ___ in the next 3 years.
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Explanation: In the next 3 years, the throughput is proposed to be enhanced by 10%. This will be done through modernisation and upgradation of identified corridors.
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Explanation: In the next 3 years, the throughput is proposed to be enhanced by 10%. This will be done through modernisation and upgradation of identified corridors.
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Explanation: In the next 3 years, the throughput is proposed to be enhanced by 10%. This will be done through modernisation and upgradation of identified corridors.
Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Name the a single window interface that will be launched by Indian Railways to register all coach related complaints and requirements.
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Explanation: ‘Coach Mitra’, a single window interface, to register all coach related complaints and requirements to be launched
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Explanation: ‘Coach Mitra’, a single window interface, to register all coach related complaints and requirements to be launched
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Explanation: ‘Coach Mitra’, a single window interface, to register all coach related complaints and requirements to be launched
Question 14 of 15
14. Question
By which year all coaches of Indian Railways will be fitted with Bio -Toilets?
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Explanation: By 2019, all coaches of Indian Railways will be fitted with bio toilets. Tariffs of Railways would be fixed, taking into consideration costs, quality of service and competition from other forms of transport
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Explanation: By 2019, all coaches of Indian Railways will be fitted with bio toilets. Tariffs of Railways would be fixed, taking into consideration costs, quality of service and competition from other forms of transport
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Explanation: By 2019, all coaches of Indian Railways will be fitted with bio toilets. Tariffs of Railways would be fixed, taking into consideration costs, quality of service and competition from other forms of transport
Question 15 of 15
15. Question
In 2017-18, Indian Railways has planned to transform ___ stations into differently abled friendly by providing lifts and escalators.
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Explanation: 500 stations will be made differently abled friendly by providing lifts and escalators.
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Explanation: 500 stations will be made differently abled friendly by providing lifts and escalators.
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Explanation: 500 stations will be made differently abled friendly by providing lifts and escalators.
