RRB NTPC 2022 CBT-2 Memory Based Questions with Answers PDF: Download General Awareness GA/GK/Current Affairs Exam Paper

 1. Babar related question:

Answer: Babur, born Zahīr ud-Dīn Muhammad, was the founder of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent. He was a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan through his father and mother respectively. He was also given the posthumous name of Firdaws Makani.

2. Schedule 9^th part of Indian Constitution:

Answer: The Ninth Schedule of the Constitution contains a list of central and state laws which cannot be challenged in courts.

3. Arawali Range (Mount Abu) related question

Answer: The highest peak is Guru Shikhar on Mount Abu at 1,722 metres (5,650 ft). The Aravalli Range located in the north-western part of India is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world, and in its current form reduced to residual hill ranges. Spanning across four Indian states from Gujarat to Delhi, with an average height of 600 to 900 m, these ranges play a prominent role, affecting the local climate and beyond, directing economic activities, leveraging geographical and environmental resources and biodiversity profiles of the region.

73^rd Amendment of Indian Constitution:

Answer: The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 has added a new part IX consisting of 16 Articles and the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution. The 73th Amendment envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions and powers entrusted to it by the State Legislatures.

6. Lovelina Borgohain won which medal in Olympics?

Answer: Lovlina Borgohain (born 2 October 1997) is an Indian boxer. She won bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 in the women's welterweight event, becoming only the third Indian boxer to win a medal at the Olympics

7. UP Population Related Question:

Answer: Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state, and the largest subdivision in the world. It has a population of about 199,812,341 as per the 2011 census.

Florence Nightingale 2021 Award:

Answer: Susan Chacko, a government nurse from Kollam, has been selected for the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2021 instituted by the Indian Nursing Council.

9. P.V.Sindhu related question

10. Example of Angiosperm:

Answer: There are many angiosperms examples that can be seen in daily life. From fruits to grains and vegetables to flowers the impact and examples of flowering plants are massive for the existence and survival of living organisms. The fruit trees are the most common examples of angiosperms

11. Which state has first Software Technology Park Center recently?

Answer: Nagaland

12. 2^nd financial year plan:

Answer: Second Five Year Plan covers the period from April 1956 through March 1961.

Article 76 of the Indian Constitution:

Answer: Article 76 of the Constitution of India, 1950 carves an advisory role for Attorney General to counsel the Government in legal matters. The Attorney General is appointed by the President of India, and they hold their position as per the pleasure of the President.

2. Article 98 of the Indian Constitution:

Answer: Article 98 of the Indian constitution gives provision for the Secretariat of Parliament.

3. Capital of France:

Answer: Paris

4. What is PM MITRA Parks Scheme?

Answer: The PM MITRA scheme is inspired by the 5F vision – Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign. It aspires to fulfill the vision of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat and to position India strongly on the Global textiles map.

5. Miss Universe 2021:

Answer: Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu

Who is the Supreme leader of Indian Army?

Answer: The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.

7. Pink Revolution is related to:

Answer: Pink Revolution: The boom of export and production of meat in India is the period of the Pink Revolution. It denotes the technological revolution in the poultry and meat processing sector.

8. Indian languages are in which schedule of the constitution?

Answer: The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of the Republic of India.

9. What is the number of High Courts in India?

Answer: There are 25 High Courts in India

10. How many parts are there in Akbarnama?

Answer: The Akbar Nama is divided into three books: The first book dealt with Akbar's ancestors. The second recorded the events of Akbar's reign. The third is the Ain-i Akbari.

Which city of Karnataka was known as City of Gold in Mauryan Dynasty?

Answer: Raichur is referred to as Gold City of Karnataka, the Rice Bowl of Karnataka, the Power Station of Karnataka, and Cotton City of Karnataka.

12. Which article gives the power to Parliament to amend the Constitution?

Answer: Article 368 - The present position is that the Parliament under Article 368 can amend any part of the Constitution including the Fundamental Rights but without affecting the 'basic structure' of the Constitution. However, the Supreme Court is yet to define or clarify as to what constitutes the 'basic structure' of the Constitution.

13. Question related to 5 year Plan

14. Question related to High Yielding Variety Seeds:

Answer: High Yield Variety (HYV) seeds were developed by scientists to improve food supplies and reduce famine in developing countries. These HYV or 'miracle' seeds can produce up to ten times more crops than regular seeds on the same area of land.

15. Where the mass of the object is more?

Answer: As we know the weight of an object is equal to the mass times the acceleration of gravity i.e., w = mg. As acceleration due to gravity is maximum at poles and minimum at the equator, therefore weight of the object will be maximum at poles.

16. Inventor of WWW

Answer: Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist, invented the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989, while working at CERN

17. When did Aurangzeb die?

Answer: March 3, 1707

18. Who’s tomb is present in Sasaram?

Answer: The tomb of Sher Shah Suri - The tomb of Sher Shah Suri is in the Sasaram town of Bihar state, India. The tomb was built in memory of Emperor Sher Shah Suri, a Pathan from Bihar who defeated the Mughal Empire and founded the Suri Empire in northern India.

19. Which symbol is present in the Rupee 20 currency note of India?

Answer: The new (Rs 20) denomination has motif of Ellora Caves on the reverse, depicting the country's cultural heritage.

20. Question related to Running Marathon

Which was the dynasty of Harshwardhan?

Answer: Harshavardhana was born in 590 AD to King Prabhakaravardhana of Sthaneshvara (Thanesar, Haryana). He belonged to the Pushyabhuti also called the Vardhana dynasty. Harshavardhana was an Indian Emperor, who ruled over the northern parts of India from 606 A.D to to 647 A.D. His earliest capital was Thaneswar, present-day Haryana. After his accession, King Harshavardhan united the two kingdoms of Thanesar and Kannauj. He also shifted his capital from Thanesar to Kannauj.

22. Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant:

Answer: Tarapur Atomic Power Station is located in Tarapur, Palghar, India. It was the first commercial nuclear power station built in India.

23. Amazon Rainforest is in which continent?

Answer: South America - Amazon Rainforest, large tropical rainforest occupying the drainage basin of the Amazon River and its tributaries in northern South America and covering an area of 2,300,000 square miles (6,000,000 square km).

24. Name the acid found in Lemon:

Answer: Citric acid (2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricar-boxylic acid) is a weak tricarboxylic acid that is naturally concentrated in citrus fruits.

25. Question related to Corona Virus

26. Fahrenheit-related question.

27. Newtons’ 3rd Law of Motion:

Answer: Newton's third law states that when two bodies interact, they apply forces to one another that are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. The third law is also known as the law of action and reaction.

राजवंशों के संस्थापक और अंतिम सम्राट

राजवंशों के संस्थापक और अंतिम सम्राट

❑ नन्द वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ महापद्‌म या उग्रसेन

अंतिम शासक ➛ धनानंद

❑ मौर्य वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य 

अंतिम शासक ➛ बृहद्रथ 

❑ गुप्त वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ चंद्रगुप्त प्रथम

अंतिम शासक ➛ स्कंदगुप्त 

❑ शुंग वंश  

संस्थापक ➛ पुष्यमित्र शुंग 

अंतिम शासक ➛ देवभूमी

❑ सातवाहन वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ सिमुक   

अंतिम शासक ➛ यज्ञ शातकर्णी 

❑ (वतापी के) चालुक्य वंश

संस्थापक  ➛ पुलकेशिन् प्रथम 

अंतिम शासक ➛ कीर्तीवर्मन चालुक्य

❑ चोल वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ विजयालय

अंतिम शासक ➛ अथिराजेंद्र

❑ राष्ट्रकूट वंश  

संस्थापक ➛ दंतीदुर्ग 

अंतिम शासक ➛ इंद्र चतुर्थ

❑ सोलंकी वंश

संस्थापक  ➛ मूलराज प्रथम

❑ गुलाम वंश

संस्थापक ➛ कुतुबुद्दीन ऐबक

अंतिम शासक ➛ मुइज़ुद्दिन क़ैकाबाद 

❑ खिलजी वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ जलाल उद्दीन 

अंतिम शासक ➛ खुसरो खान

❑ तुगलक वंश

संस्थापक ➛ गियाज़ुद्दिन तुगलक

अंतिम शासक ➛ फिरोज शाह तुगलक

❑ लोधी वंश

संस्थापक ➛ बहलोल लोधी

अंतिम शासक  ➛ इब्रहीम लोधी

❑ मुगल वंश

 संस्थापक ➛ बाबर 

अंतिम शासक ➛ बहादुर शाह द्वितीय

❑ नन्द वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ महापद्‌म या उग्रसेन

अंतिम शासक ➛ धनानंद

❑ मौर्य वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य 

अंतिम शासक ➛ बृहद्रथ 

❑ गुप्त वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ चंद्रगुप्त प्रथम

अंतिम शासक ➛ स्कंदगुप्त 

❑ शुंग वंश  

संस्थापक ➛ पुष्यमित्र शुंग 

अंतिम शासक ➛ देवभूमी

❑ सातवाहन वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ सिमुक   

अंतिम शासक ➛ यज्ञ शातकर्णी 

❑ (वतापी के) चालुक्य वंश

संस्थापक  ➛ पुलकेशिन् प्रथम 

अंतिम शासक ➛ कीर्तीवर्मन चालुक्य

❑ चोल वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ विजयालय

अंतिम शासक ➛ अथिराजेंद्र

❑ राष्ट्रकूट वंश  

संस्थापक ➛ दंतीदुर्ग 

अंतिम शासक ➛ इंद्र चतुर्थ

❑ सोलंकी वंश

संस्थापक  ➛ मूलराज प्रथम

❑ गुलाम वंश

संस्थापक ➛ कुतुबुद्दीन ऐबक

अंतिम शासक ➛ मुइज़ुद्दिन क़ैकाबाद 

❑ खिलजी वंश 

संस्थापक ➛ जलाल उद्दीन 

अंतिम शासक ➛ खुसरो खान

❑ तुगलक वंश

संस्थापक ➛ गियाज़ुद्दिन तुगलक

अंतिम शासक ➛ फिरोज शाह तुगलक

❑ लोधी वंश

संस्थापक ➛ बहलोल लोधी

अंतिम शासक  ➛ इब्रहीम लोधी

❑ मुगल वंश

 संस्थापक ➛ बाबर 

अंतिम शासक ➛ बहादुर शाह द्वितीय

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प्राचीन भारत का इतिहास सामान्य ज्ञान प्रश्नोत्तरी DAILY MCQ GK

Q1. मोहनजोदड़ो में सबसे बड़ा भवन कौन-सा है?

(a) विशाल स्नानागार

(b) धान्यागार

(c) सस्तंभ हॉल

(d) दो मंजिला मकान

Ans: (b)✅

Q2. सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता की प्रमुख विशेषता थी :

(a) नगर सभ्यता

(b) कृषिक सभ्यता

(c) मध्यपाषाण सभ्यता

(d) पुरापाषाण सभ्यता

Ans:(a)✅

Q3.सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता का पत्तननगर (बन्दरगाह) कौन-सा है?

(a) कालीबंगन

(b) लोथल

(c) रोपड़

(d) मोहनजोदडो

Ans: (b)✅

Q4. निम्नलिखित विद्वानों में से ‘हड़प्पा सभ्यता’ का सर्वप्रथम खोजकर्ता कौन था?

(a) सर जान. मार्शल

(b) आर. डी. बनर्जी

(c) ए.कनिघम

(d) दयाराम साहनी

Ans: (d)✅

Q5. निम्नलिखित में से किस द्रव्य का उपयोग हड़प्पा-काल की मुद्राओं के निर्माण में मुख्य रूप से किया गया था?

(a) टेराकोटा

(b) काँसा

(c) ताँबा

(d) लोहा

Ans:(a)✅

Q6. निम्नलिखित में से कौन हड़प्पा संस्कृति के अध्ययन के साथ संबद्ध नहींहै?

(a) चार्ल्स मैसन

(b) कनिंघम

(c) एम.व्हीलर

(d) पी.एस. वत्स

Ans: (d)✅

Q7. हड़प्पा की सभ्यता किस युग की थी?

(a) कांस्य युग

(b) नवपाषाण युग

(c) पुरापाषाण युग

(d) लौह युग

Ans:(a)✅

Q8. हड़प्पा-वासी किस वस्तु के उत्पादन में अग्रणी थे?

(a) मुद्राएँ

(b) कांसे के औजार

(c) कपास

(d) जौ

Ans: (c)✅

Q9. हड़प्पा के निवासी

(a) ग्रामीण थे

(b) शहरी थे

(c) यायावर (खानाबदोश) थे

(d) जनजातीय थे

Ans: (b)✅

10. सिंधु घाटी की सभ्यता के लोगों का मुख्य व्यवसाय क्या था?

(a) व्यापार

(b) पशु-पालन

(c) शिकार

(d) कृषि

Ans: (d)✅

Brief Glimpse of Goa :

 History of Goa

Goa is one of the Indian states that remained under colonial rule for 451 years. The history of Goa dates back to the 3rd century. Several dynasties ruled over Goa: Mauryas was the first, then followed by the Satvahanas, Chalukyas, and in the end, the Shilharas and Kadambas. Goa passed into the hands of the Mughals in 1312. In 1510, the Portuguese captured Goa, and in 1961 Goa attained freedom from the Portuguese. However, in 1987 it got the status of statehood.

Goa has numerous historical monuments and eye-catching sights. For the historically inclined, Goa is just ethereal. There are several Churches in Goa that testify to the rich historical past of the city. Some of the famous Churches in Goa are; Mary Immaculate Conception, Reis Magos Church, St. Anne Church, Church of St. Augustine, St. Paul Church, etc. Goa is also home to numerous forts and museums that offer glimpses of a culturally rich state.

Weather in Goa

The weather in Goa somehow remains moderate. Goa lies in the tropical zone and is also bordered by the Arabian Sea on the West. It experiences hot and humid weather throughout the year. But the one good thing about the state is that its temperature is always under control. Neither do the summers get very hot or do the winters get extremely cold.

Beaches in Goa

Goa is home to some of the finest beaches in the world. One of the reasons for the popularity of Goa is its sun-kissed beaches. The Goa beaches have an abundance of not only clear waters and shimmering sands but flea markets and open shacks that sell mouthwatering Goan cuisine along with a whole lot of music and dance. Goa has two parts North and South. The beaches are also divided accordingly.

The beaches in North Goa are meant for the party lovers, whereas the South Goa beaches are more serene and tranquil and act as ideal spots for couples in search of privacy. Some of the most stunning beaches in Goa are Candolim Beach, Baga, Arambol, Vagator, Benaulim Beach, and Palolem Beach.

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Tourist Attractions in Goa

• Fort Aguada
• Basilica de Bom Jesus
• Chapora Fort
• Secretariat from the array of history and culture
• Church & Convent of St Francis of Assisi
• Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Royal Chapel of St Anthony
• Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
• Ancestral Goa museum
• Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and
• Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

When to Visit Goa

Tourists mostly flock to Goa during the winter months. Another good time to visit Goa would be during the Monsoons. Planning a trip to this state should be avoided in May as this is the hottest month with the mercury shooting up to 35 °C.

How to Reach Goa

Goa is well-connected by a broad network. Travelling to Goa is extremely easy as it is connected with several national and state highways. The roads in Goa are pretty decent, which makes travelling a lot easier. The best way to travel to Goa is by bus from Mumbai or Pune. The journey is very smooth and offers some of the most enthralling visual sights.

Goa is well linked to the other parts of the country by rail. Cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Pune share a strong railway network with Goa. Numerous trains travel to Goa almost daily from these cities. Some of the trains that travel frequently to Goa include; the Mas Vasco Express, Cstm Karwar Express, Cstm Karwar Spl, and the Ernakulam Express. Trains from Mumbai generally take about 9 hours to Goa. Goa has two major railway stations situated at Margao and Vasco-da-Gama.

The best way to travel to Goa is by flight. Almost all the important cities in India share a good air network with Goa.

Most of the domestic and international flights fly to and from Goa. Some of the popular flights to Goa include; Air India, Spicejet, Jet Airways, Indian Airlines, Indigo, Air Deccan, and Go Air.

Goa State Information
Capital	Panaji
Date of formation	30 May, 1987
Governor	Bhagat Singh Koshyari (additional charge)
Chief Minister	Pramod Sawant
Tourist attractions	Anjuna, Arambol, Basilica of Born Jesus, Se Cathedral
Festivals	Carnival, Feast of St. Francis Xavier, Shigmotsav, Bonderam Festival
Major dance and music forms	Shigmo dance, Manddo, Durpod
Arts and crafts	Terracotta or baked clay figurines, utensils etc; crochet tablecloths, curtains, covers, handkerchiefs; cane and bamboo fish traps, mats, baskets.
Languages	Konkani, Marathi
Size	3,702 sq. km
Population (Census 2011)	1458545
Rivers	Mandovi, Zuari, Terekhol, Chapora, Sal, and others
Forests and wildlife sanctuaries	Bondla WS, Mollem NP, Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Cotigoa WS, and many more
State animal	Gaur
State bird	Flame-throated bulbul
State tree	Coconut palm Cocos nucifera Matti Terminalia crenulata
Major crops	Paddy, ragi, maize, cashew
Factoids	Goa, Daman and Diu were liberated in 1961 and officially became a part of India in 1962.
No. of District	2

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Supreme court refuses plea for including madrasas, Vedic schools under RTE

The Supreme Court has refused to intervene in a petition challenging sections of the Right to Education Act of 2009 which exclude vedic pathsalas , madrasas and institutions imparting religious education from its ambit.

• The Court observed that the exclusion of these institutions was specifically inserted into the 2009 Act by an amendment of August 2012 and since then there has never been any controversy in the past decade.

What’s the issue?

The petitioner said, Right of a child should not be restricted only to free education, but must be extended to have equal quality education without discrimination on the ground of child’s social economic and cultural background. Therefore, the court may declare Sections 1(4) and 1(5) of the 2009 Act arbitrary and irrational.

Sections 1(4) and 1(5) of the 2009 Act:

Section 1(5) of the Act states, “Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to madrasas, Vedic pathshalas and educational institutions primarily imparting religious instruction”.

Section 1(4) says, “Subject to the provisions of Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution, the provisions of this Act shall apply to conferment of rights on children to free and compulsory education.

• Article 29 and 30 contain provisions securing rights of minorities and minority-run institutions.

Constitutional Provisions regarding Minority Educational Institutions:

Article 30(1) recognizes linguistic and religious minorities but not those based on race, ethnicity.

• It recognizes the right of religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions, in effect recognizing the role educational institutions play in preserving distinct culture.
• A majority community can also establish and administer educational institutions but they will not enjoy special rights under Article 30(1)(a).

 

Special rights enjoyed by religious minority institutions are:

1. Under Art 30(1)(a), MEI enjoy right to education as a Fundamental Right. In case the property is taken over by state, due compensation to be provided to establish institutions elsewhere
2. Under Article 15(5), MEIs are not considered for reservation
3. Under Right to Education Act, MEI not required to provide admission to children in the age group of 6-14 years upto 25% of enrolment reserved for economically backward section of society
4. In St Stephens vs Delhi University case, 1992, SC ruled that MEIs can have 50% seats reserved for minorities
5. In TMA Pai & others vs State of Karnataka & others 2002 case, SC ruled that MEIs can have separate admission process which is fair, transparent and merit based. They can also separate fee structure but should not charge capitation fee.

 

Operation AAHT

 Under the operation, RPF will deploy special forces in long distance trains. The operation will mainly focus on rescuing women and children from the traffickers. The operation is to be implemented in every train operated by the Indian Railways. The Indian Railways operates 21,000 trains in all. According to RPF, railways is the most reliable mode of transportation for the traffickers.

How will the operation be conducted?

Under the operation, the RPF will collect, collate and analyse clues. The information of routes, victims, sources, destination, popular trains are to be collected. The RPF will utilise its full intelligence in the operation. The details collected will be shared with the other law enforcing agencies. The RPF will assist the local police and will act as a bridge in inter –state operations. The operation will look for digital footprints of human trafficking. Cyber cells are to be created. More focus are to be given to trains originating from Myanmar, Nepal and Bangladesh.

Background

Between 2017 and 2021, the RPF rescued two thousand women from the clutches of the traffickers. According to National Crime Records Bureau, every year 2,200 new trafficking cases are filed. In 2011, the GoI ratified the UNTOC. UNTOC is United Nations Conventions against Transnational Organised Crime. The UNTOC protocol includes prevention, suppression and punishing human trafficking.

Need for the operation

Women and children are the major victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation, domestic servitude and forced marriages. Also, human trafficking occurs for organ transplant, drug servitude, etc. The trafficked people are treated like slaves. They are also trafficked for working in circus, begging, illegal adoptions, entertainment industry, etc.

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J&K Kanchoth Festival

 

• The festival was celebrated amid braving heavy snowfall and extreme cold wave conditions.
• Local residents including women got dressed in traditional fineries and observed fast. They then thronged temples for offering prayers. They hoped that the deity can help end the covid-19 pandemic.
• This age-old festival is celebrated by Hindus, specifically Nag followers.
• Nag followers believe that, on this day of Gouri tritiya, Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati got married. Goddess Parvati asked for a throne made of snow as her wedding gift. Thus, snowfall during the festival is considered a good omen.

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Functions at Jatanai Village

One of the main functions of festival was observed at hill top Jatanai village in Chinchora panchayat. It is 30 km from Bhaderwah. At the function, women of all ages were clad in bridal costumes. They came out in large numbers wading through snow to reach the nearby temple for celebrating the festival.

Celebrations at other places

Apart from Bhaderwah (Mini Kashmir of India), celebrations were reported from Kotli, Ghata, Mathola, Gupt Ganga, Khakhal, Kapra, Chinnote, Bheja, Bhalra, Chinchora and other temples of the area. Festival was celebrated by married women for praying long life of their husband.

How long is this festival celebrated?

The festival is observed for three days. During this period, married women go in neighbourhood for offering ‘Thel’ (respect) to one and all irrespective of religion, age, creed & caste, and gender. In return, they get their blessing of ‘Suhagan Bho’ (wish your husband a long life).

Significance of the festival

This day is considered pious for married women. They pray to goddess Gauri for long and healthy life of her husband. Bridal suits, Bangles, bindis, sindur, and mehndi’ are considered sanctimonious and are offered to the goddess. These are worn by the fasting women.

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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

The Government has clarified that Aadhaar of Husbands is not mandatory under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, PMMVY, to facilitate the inclusion of single mothers and abandoned mothers.

 About PMMVY:

It is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is implemented in all the districts of the country in accordance with the provision of the National Food Security Act, 2013.

• The direct benefit cash transfer is to help expectant mothers meet enhanced nutritional requirements as well as to partially compensate them for wage loss during their pregnancy.
• The scheme was announced on December 31, 2016. It is being implemented in all districts of the country with effect from 1st January, 2017.

 

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Beneficiaries:

• All Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM), excluding those who are in regular employment with the Central Government or the State Governments or PSUs or those who are in receipt of similar benefits under any law for the time being in force.
• All eligible Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers who have their pregnancy on or after 1st January 2017 for the first child in the family.

 

Benefits:

Beneficiaries receive a cash benefit of Rs. 5,000 in three installments on fulfilling the following conditions:

• Early registration of pregnancy
• Ante-natal check-up
• Registration of the birth of the child Completion of the first cycle of vaccination for the first living child of the family.

The eligible beneficiaries also receive cash incentive under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY). Thus, on an average, a woman gets Rs. 6,000.

 

Proposed reforms:

The Centre is likely to soon extend the benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) — currently applicable to eligible pregnant women and lactating mothers for the first child in the family to the second one — only if the child born is a girl.

• Move aimed at discouraging pre-birth sex selection.

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Delimitation Panel

Overview:

The Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission (headed by retired Supreme Court Judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai) has submitted its interim report. As per the report:

• Of the 90 Assembly seats, 28 new Assembly constituencies have been reconfigured or renamed.
  
• 19 Assembly segments have been deleted.
• All the five Lok Sabha seats will be redrawn.
• The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi constituency has been identified as the smallest of all with just 73,648 votes in the Jammu region.
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Delimitation exercise in J&K- a timeline:

1. The first delimitation exercise, carving out 25 assembly constituencies in the then state, was carried out by a Delimitation Committee in 1951.
2. The first full-fledged Delimitation Commission was formed in 1981 and it submitted its recommendations in 1995 on the basis of 1981 Census. Since then, there has been no delimitation.
3. In 2020, the Delimitation Commission was constituted to carry out the exercise on the basis of 2011 Census, with a mandate to add seven more seats to the Union Territory’ and grant reservations to SC and ST communities.
4. Now, the total number of seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be raised to 90 from the previous 83. This is apart from 24 seats which have been reserved for areas of PoK and have to be kept vacant in the Assembly.

  

What is delimitation and why is it needed?

The Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir was constituted by the Centre on March 6 last year to redraw Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies of the union territory in accordance with the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and Delimitation Act, 2002, passed by the Centre in August 2019 along with other J&K-specific Bills.

 

What is Delimitation?

Delimitation literally means the process of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a state that has a legislative body.

 

Who carries out the exercise?

• Delimitation is undertaken by a highly powerful commission. They are formally known as Delimitation Commission or Boundary Commission.
• These bodies are so powerful that its orders have the force of law and they cannot be challenged before any court.

 

Composition of the Commission:

According to the Delimitation Commission Act, 2002, the Delimitation Commission will have three members: a serving or retired judge of the Supreme Court as the chairperson, and the Chief Election Commissioner or Election Commissioner nominated by the CEC and the State Election Commissioner as ex-officio members.

 

Constitutional Provisions:

1. Under Article 82, the Parliament enacts a Delimitation Act after every Census.
2. Under Article 170, States also get divided into territorial constituencies as per Delimitation Act after every Census.
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