IBPS PO General Awareness: Governance and Policy questions with solutions

Q1. Which of the following statements is true with respect to the One Nation One Ration Card Scheme? I. The beneficiary will be able to buy subsidized foodgrains from any FPS across the country. II. The beneficiary will be able to buy foodgrains free of cost from any FPS across the country. III. Based on a technological solution, a beneficiary will be identified through biometric authentication.

1. Both I and III
2. Only II
3. Only III
4. Both II and III

Answer: Both I and III

Under the One Nation One Ration Card scheme, beneficiaries can purchase subsidized foodgrains from any fair price shop across the country. The scheme also uses biometric authentication for identification. It does not provide foodgrains free of cost.

Q2. Which of the following is a valid effect of the Smart Cities Mission?

1. Improvement in rural infrastructure
2. Reduction in agricultural output
3. Focus on urban development and modernization
4. Decline in digital connectivity

Answer: Focus on urban development and modernization

The Smart Cities Mission aims to promote urban development through better infrastructure, technology, and modernization. It is not focused on rural infrastructure or agriculture, and it does not reduce digital connectivity.

Q3. Which state government introduced a 'one person, one car' policy for ministers and bureaucrats?

1. West Bengal
2. Odisha
3. Jharkhand
4. Bihar

Answer: West Bengal

West Bengal introduced the 'one person, one car' policy for ministers and bureaucrats to limit the use of multiple official vehicles. Hence, West Bengal is the correct answer.

Q4. The Voluntary National Review Report is prepared by which of the following?

1. Ministry of Finance
2. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
3. NITI Aayog
4. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

Answer: NITI Aayog

India’s Voluntary National Review Report on the Sustainable Development Goals is prepared by NITI Aayog. It serves as the nodal agency for SDG coordination and reporting in India.

Q5. Which of the following launched the "Grand Innovation Challenge" to find solutions to the problems of the country?

1. NITI Aayog
2. Ministry of Home Affairs
3. Ministry of Science and Technology
4. Both B and C

Answer: NITI Aayog

The Grand Innovation Challenge was launched by NITI Aayog, which is the Government of India's policy think tank. It is responsible for promoting innovation and finding scalable solutions to national problems.

Q6. At present, how many members are there in the Competition Commission of India?

1. 3
2. 6
3. 7
4. 5

Answer: 6

The Competition Commission of India consists of a Chairperson and six other members, making the total number of members 6. This is the current standard composition asked in such GK questions.

Q7. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana is an initiative of which of the following ministries?

1. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2. Ministry of Rural Development
3. Ministry of Labour and Employment
4. Both A and B

Answer: Both A and B

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana is a rural skill development scheme. It is associated with the Ministry of Rural Development and implemented with support from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, so the correct option is Both A and B.

Q8. Which statements would encourage the government to stop airlines from levying web check-in fees? (I) Web check-in free helps in airport security management. (II) Levying fees might discourage air travel, contradicting the government's goal. (III) It goes against the Digital India initiative. A) I, II, and III B) Only II C) Only III D) I and II

1. I, II, and III
2. Only II
3. Only III
4. I and II

Answer: I, II, and III

All three statements provide reasons for the government to oppose web check-in fees. They mention security benefits, possible discouragement of air travel, and inconsistency with the Digital India initiative. Therefore, all three would encourage stopping the fee.

Q9. What is the validity period of an Electoral Bond issued under the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018?

1. 7 days
2. 10 days
3. 15 days
4. 14 days

Answer: 15 days

Under the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018, an electoral bond is valid for 15 days from the date of issue. It must be encashed within this period by an eligible political party.

Q10. The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated "Udyam Sangam" in June 2018. On this occasion, he launched the Solar Charkha Mission, which is being implemented by?

1. Ministry of Finance
2. KVIC
3. MNRE
4. DBT

Answer: KVIC

The Solar Charkha Mission was launched as part of an initiative to promote rural livelihoods and small-scale industry. It is implemented by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), which is responsible for such programmes. Hence, KVIC is the correct answer.