56. The first education policy formulated in 1968 was based on the suggestions of:
(a) D.S. Kothari Commission
(b) Yashpal Committee
(c) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Commission
(d) None
Answer:
(a) D.S. Kothari Commission
Explanation:
The National Policy on Education of 1968 was drafted based almost entirely on the extensive recommendations of the Kothari Education Commission (1964–66).
57. In which of the following countries G-7 Summit was held in the last week of August, 2019?
(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) USA
(d) Russia
Answer:
(a) France
Explanation:
The 45th G7 summit took place in Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, from August 24–26, 2019.
58. Which of the following Indian states declared 2020 as the year of “Artificial Intelligence”?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Telangana
(c) Gujarat
(d) W. Bengal
Answer:
(b) Telangana
Explanation:
The Telangana government designated 2020 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence” to drive adoption and innovation in AI technology across the state.
59. Integrated Rural Development Programme is related to:
(a) Development of Women and Children
(b) Unemployment expenses
(c) Development of Villages
(d) Development of Urban Area
Answer:
(c) Development of Villages
Explanation:
The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) was a massive poverty alleviation program focused on developing rural sectors and villages by providing income-generating assets to the poor.
60. “Nirvik” scheme of the Government of India is related to:
(a) loan facility to facilitate export
(b) water conservation
(c) learning programme
(d) one nation one ration card
Answer:
(a) loan facility to facilitate export
Explanation:
The NIRVIK (Niryat Rin Vikas Yojana) scheme was launched by the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) to ease the lending process and enhance loan availability for small exporters.
