Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Wells and Tubewells.

• Wells and Tubewells irrigate 73.3% of the net area as per Rajasthan Economic Review 2020-21.
  • Out of 82,82,956 hectares of net irrigated area, Wells and Tubewells cover 60,69,433 hectares.

Key Points

Detailed share of other sources in hectares (Agriculture Year- 2018-19)

Additional Information

The correct answer is 2002 AD.

Key Points 

• Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation-
  • Established - 9 August 2002 AD
  • Headquarter - Jaipur
  • This entity was the result of the Rajasthan State Power Corporation Ltd merger with the Rajasthan Energy Development Agency.
  • This entity does work in the field of renewable energy production and capacity building.
  • This entity was awarded the IIMA power award.

Key Points

• Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) was formed in August 2002 by amalgamating the erstwhile REDA (Rajasthan Energy Development Agency) and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Nigam Limited (RSPCL).
• The corporation is registered under the Companies Act 1956.
• RRECL is acting as a state nodal.
• Agency to promote and develop non-conventional energy sources in the State and as State Designated Agency (SDA) to implement the provisions of Energy Conservation Act 2001 in the State 

Additional Information

• Rajasthan State Power Corporation Ltd. was established in 2002 AD.
• Rajasthan Energy Development Agency was established on 21 January 1985 AD.

The correct answer is 2017.

Key Points

• Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation Limited(MPIDC) is the Single Window Secretariat for Investment Promotion and Facilitation of the state.
• MPIDC has launched an Integrated New Venture Establishment Portal (INVEST), which is the Single Window Portal for the state. 
• INVEST Portal is being developed for monitoring of entire life cycle of investment projects, right from receipt of the ‘Intention to Invest’ to grounding and completion.
• INVEST is acting as a one-stop solution for any investor wanting to establish & operate a business in the state.
• Now investors would not be required to visit different state department portals, rather they can avail various services/approvals required for setting up their business through INVEST Portal.
• The portal ensures time-bound delivery of facilities and permissions through continuous review/monitoring.
• The development of INVEST Portal started in April 2017.
• Department of Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, the Government of Madhya Pradesh is responsible for the all-around industrial development of the State.
• The department facilitates the establishment of industries to achieve employment generation and utilization of local resources.
• The department acts as a catalyst to modernize and strengthen industries of the State to make them globally competitive. 
• INVEST Portal, which is being developed by DIP&IP to works as an Investor lifecycle tool, will also cover MSME units

The correct answer is 2 only.

Key Points

• Indian Agriculture:
  • ​The share of agriculture in the gross domestic product (GDP) has reached almost 20 per cent for the first time in the last 17 years, making it the sole bright spot in GDP performance during 2020-21, according to the Economic Survey 2020-2021.​ Hence statement 1 is not correct.
  • The resilience of the farming community in the face of adversities made agriculture the only sector to have clocked a positive growth of 3.4 per cent at constant prices in 2020-21 when other sectors slid.
  • The share of agriculture in GDP increased to 19.9 per cent in 2020-21 from 17.8 per cent in 2019-20. The last time the contribution of the agriculture sector in GDP was at 20 per cent was in 2003-04.
• Dependence on monsoon:
  • Reliance on seasonal rainfall hampers productivity. Additionally, change in climatic conditions and erratic weather patterns such as cyclones and droughts can impact the yields of agricultural crops.
  • The growth of India’s agriculture sector has been dependent on monsoons, and as a result, it has been volatile. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • The government is now encouraging micro-irrigation to improve water usage/efficiency.
• Government initiatives:
  • Improve soil fertility on a sustainable basis through the soil health card scheme.
  • Provide improved access to irrigation and enhanced water efficiency through Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).
  • Support organic farming through Paramparagat Krishi VikasYojana (PKVY).
  • Creation of a unified national agriculture market to boost the income of farmers.
  • To mitigate risk in the agriculture sector, “Pradhan Mantri Fasal BimaYojana (PMFBY) has been launched for implementation from Kharif 2016.

The correct answer is Rs 10 Lakh.

• Cashless insurance of up to Rs 10 lakh for all families has been proposed under the Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme.

Key Points

• Rajasthan government began cashless insurance of up to Rs 10 lakh under a universal health scheme for all families of Rajasthan.
  • It started on 1 May 2021 under the Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme.
  • This scheme was announced during State Budget 2021-22. 
  • Salient features
    • Free insurance to all families under BPL, NFSA, and SECC categories.
    • Those families covered under Ayushman Bharat Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Swasthya Bima Yojana, along with contractual workers and small and marginal farmers, can also avail of this scheme for free.
    • Families not included in these categories will also be eligible for the benefits, although they have to pay 50 percent of the premium, which will come to around Rs 850 annually.

Confusion Points

• In 2021, a health cover of up to 5 lakh was proposed under this scheme.
• In Feb 2022, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has announced an increase in health cover from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh per family in a year under the state government’s ambitious Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme launched in 2021.

Additional Information

• Besides major diseases, the scheme will also include Covid-19 care and hemodialysis for the poor.
• The scheme is budgeted around Rs 3,500 crore.
• Once implemented, Rajasthan will become the first State in India to provide Universal Health Coverage for its citizens.