Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Key Points

• Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
  • The international agricultural research system, mainly the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) has been a useful ally of the
    national system. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • However, it has undergone significant change, in terms of funding, organization and research thrusts. 
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
  • It was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
  • It is an autonomous organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • It is headquartered in New Delhi. With 102 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural universities spread across the country, this is one of the largest national agricultural systems in the world.
  • It is the apex body for coordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country.
• Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
  • KVK is an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS). The first KVK was established in 1974 at Puducherry. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
  • The mandate of KVK is technology assessment and demonstration for its application and capacity development.
  • It aims at assessment of location-specific technology modules in agriculture and allied enterprises, through technology assessment, refinement and demonstrations.
  • KVKs also produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock) and make them available to farmers.

The correct answer is 2nd October 2011.

• Mukhya Mantri Nishulk Dava Yojana:
  • The scheme was launched by the then Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on October 2, 2011.
  • The Rajasthan government's budget announcement 2011-2012 mentions the formation of Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation.
  • Through this corporation, a centralized system will be implemented for the purchase of generic drugs, surgical and diagnostic equipment for all medical institutions in the state.
  • The most used medicines are being provided free of cost to all the patients coming to the state hospital from 02 October 2011.
  • In addition, medical facilities are also being provided free of cost to the patients of Thalassemia and Haemophilia in state hospitals.

Key Points

• The scheme has mainly two components
  • Free Medicines - Making available the commonly used medicines free of cost to patients visiting government health institutions.
  • Free Tests - Ensuring free trial of patients coming to government health institutions.
• Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited (RMSCL) was incorporated/incorporated as a Public Limited Company for successful implementation of the scheme.

Additional Information

• Rajasthan Annapurna Rasoi Yojana:
  • The scheme was launched by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on 15 December 2016.
  • The rickshaw pullers, the elderly, and the needy have benefited a lot from the introduction of this scheme.
  • Food will be made available to the people through mobile vans.
  • Breakfast for just ₹ 5 and lunch and dinner for ₹ 8 will be provided.
  • Keeping food hygiene in mind, maximum food will be made by machines.

The correct answer is Orphan children.

• Palanhar Yojana of the Rajasthan government is associated with orphan children.

Key Points

• Palanhar Yojana
  • ​This scheme was launched in 2004-05 for the care and up keeping of Orphan children.
  • A person (normally a near relative) taking responsibility for caring and bringing up such a child is called "Palanhar".
  • In this Scheme `500 per month is given for the children of 0-6 years who go to Anganwari and `1,000 per month is given for school going children of age 6-18 years and an annual grant of `2,000/-.

Additional Information

• Mukhya Mantri Hunar Vikas Yojana
  • This scheme is for higher education/skill development programme to beneficiaries of PalanharYojana and children staying in Government and Non-government Institutional Homes.

The correct answer is Option 4.

• POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES TOWARDS POVERTY ALLEVIATION
  • ​The government’s approach to poverty reduction was of three dimensions.
    • Growth-oriented approach
      • ​It is based on the expectation that the effects of economic growth — rapid increase in gross domestic product and per capita income — would spread to all sections of society and will trickle down to the poor sections also.
      • Rapid industrial development and transformation of agriculture through a green revolution in select regions would benefit the underdeveloped regions and the more backward sections of the community. 
    • Poverty alleviation programs
      • Expanding self-employment programs and wage employment programs are being considered as the major ways of addressing poverty.
      • For example - Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP), Prime Minister’s Rozgar Yojana (PMRY), and Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).
    • Providing minimum basic amenities to the people
      • ​India was among the pioneers in the world to envisage that through public expenditure on social consumption needs — provision of food grains at subsidized rates, education, health, water supply, and sanitation—people’s living standards could be improved.
      • Three major programs that aim at improving the food and nutritional status of the poor are the Public Distribution System, Integrated Child Development Scheme, and Midday Meal Scheme.
      • Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana are also attempted in developing infrastructure and housing conditions.
      • Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana is available in which people in India are encouraged to open bank accounts.

The correct answer is Anupriti yojana.

• Under Anupriti yojana schemes, Rajasthan Government provides financial incentives to SC / ST candidates passing the all India Civil Services examination and State Civil Services examination.

​Key Points

• Rajasthan Anuprati Yojana
  • The Rajasthan Government has launched the Rajasthan Anuprati Yojana for the meritorious students of minority families.
  • It covers the residents of Rajasthan State who belong to SC / ST / Special Backward Class and general category BPL families.
  • The approval scheme was launched by the state government in January 2005.
  • In the year 2012, according to the changed scheme, the major changes made in this scheme are as follows: -
  • The objective of the scheme: 
    • It covers BPL of Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Special Backward Classes / Other Backward Classes and General Classes of Rajasthan State. 
    • The talented candidates of the families are given various incentives for competitive exams like Indian Civil Service, Sasthajan Civil Service, IIT, IIM, CPMT, NIT. 
    • It also encourages financial aid for the preparation of selection in state engineering and medical etc.

Additional Information

• Rajasthan Anuprati Yojana Eligibility: 
  • Native of Rajasthan
  • Those candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Special Backward Classes whose parents/guardians do not have an annual income of more than 2.00 lakhs (Rupees two lakhs).
  • Other backward classes and general category BPL (Including state BPL) member of the family.
  • The candidate must have passed the prescribed stage of the competitive examination or passed the entrance examination and got admission to the listed educational institutions.
  • Should not have been working in the State Service in the State and Subordinate Services (Joint Competitive) examination conducted by Rajasthan Public Service Commission.
  • For admission in state engineering / medical colleges of the state, 60 percent marks in class 10 + 2 should be awarded.
• Incentives: 
  • The details of the incentive amount to be given at various levels under this scheme are as follows: -