PIB 247 –1st November 2023

Q.1) Which of the following are objectives of recently launched 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’
platform for youth of the country on the occasion National Unity Day (31st October)?

(1) Leadership Development in the Youth

(2) Better alignment between the aspirations of the youth and the community needs
(3) Create a centralized youth database
(4) Better alignment between the aspirations of the youth and the community needs
(5) Create a Phygital Ecosystem - a blend of physical and digital experiences for ensuring
accessibility
[a] 1, 3 and 4
[b] 3, 4 and 5
[c] 1, 2, 3 and 5
[d] 2, 3 and 4
[e] All of the above

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 Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) Platform

What: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched 'Mera Yuva

Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform for youth of the country on the
National Unity Day (31st October).

Why: To act as a facilitator for youth-led development

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 ➢Objectives:

• Leadership Development in the Youth

• Better alignment between the aspirations of the youth and the
community needs
• Enhanced efficiency through Convergence of existing programmes
• Better alignment between the aspirations of the youth and the
community needs
• Act as a one-stop shop for young people and Ministries
• Create a centralized youth database
• Improved two-way communication to connect youth government
initiatives and activities of other stakeholders
• Create a Phygital Ecosystem - a blend of physical and digital
experiences for ensuring accessibility

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 • It is an autonomous body established to benefit the youth in the age
group of 15-29 years, in line with the definition of ‘Youth’ in the
National Youth Policy.
▪ Focused beneficiaries – 10-19 years.

• It is envisioned as technology-driven facilitator for youth development

and youth-led development.

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Q.2) Project-SMART, which was seen recently in news, is related to?

[a] Development of Smart Cities with Smart Transportation

[b] Develop surrounding areas of Mumbai - Ahmedabad High Speed Railway Stations
[c] Enhancing water and nutrient efficiency in agriculture using AI
[d] Train school students with new age technologies
[e] Develop of new age technologies for healthcare

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 Project- SMART
What: An open seminar with regards to Project on Station Area
Development along Mumbai - Ahmedabad High Speed Rail
Transport (Project-SMART) has been recently organized in New
Delhi.

Why: To contribute in preparation of ‘Station Area Development

Plans’ for Sabarmati, Surat, Virar and Thane HSR Stations.

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 ➢About Project Smart

• Objective: It envisages developing surrounding areas of

Mumbai - Ahmedabad High Speed Railway (MAHSR) Stations
▪ To enhance accessibility and convenience of commuters &
other stakeholders
▪ To promote economic activities in the vicinity of station
areas

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 • Institutional capacity of State Governments, Municipal
Corporations/Urban Development Authorities to develop surrounding
areas of MAHSR stations.

• Implementation: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affair, Ministry of

Railways and JICA have signed MoU for developing 4 model HSR
stations (Sabarmati, Surat in Gujarat and Virar and Thane in
Maharashtra).

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Q.3) Which Ministry/ies recently released Annual Report on ‘Road Accidents in India-
2022” to offer in-depth insights into various aspects of road accidents, including their
causes, locations, and their impact on different categories of road users?

[a] Ministry of Home Affairs

[b] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[c] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

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 Annual Report on ‘Roads Accidents in India-2022

What: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released the

Annual Report on ‘Road Accidents in India-2022”.

Why: To offer in-depth insights into various aspects of road

accidents, including their causes, locations, and their impact on
different categories of road users.

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 ➢About Report

• It is based on the data/information received from police

departments of States/UTs on calendar year basis in standardized
formats

▪ These formats are based on those provided by UN Economic

and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific under the Asia
Pacific Road Accident Data (APRAD) base project.

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 ➢2022 Report Highlights

• Total of 4,61,312 road accidents have been reported by

States/UTs in 2022, which claimed 1,68,491 lives and caused
injuries to 4,43,366 persons.

• This marks an increase of 11.9% in accidents, 9.4% in

fatalities, and 15.3% in injuries compared to the previous
year.

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 • Recommendations of Report

▪ Adopting a comprehensive approach to address the

contributing factors to these accidents, including speeding,
reckless driving, drunken driving, and non-compliance with
traffic regulations.

▪ Strengthening enforcement mechanisms, enhancing driver

education, and training programs, and investing in improving
the condition of roads and vehicles.

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Q.4) Total of 7.33 crore women have been mobilized into SHGs under DAY-NRLM
(Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna-National Rural Livelihoods Mission). Total amount of loan
disbursed to SHGs by banks is more than Rs. 7.22 Lakh crore. The percentage of Non-
Performing Assets (NPA) of SHGs have come down to __________ since 2014. Fill the gap

[a] 5.45%
[b] 4.37%
[c] 3.33%
[d] 2.45%
[e] 1.88%

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 9 Years’ Achievements of Rural Development

• Ministry of Rural Development has been given the mandate to

undertake interventions for integrated and sustainable rural
development.

• It is the nodal Ministry for most of the development and welfare

activities in the rural areas.

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 ➢Highlights - 9 Year’s achievement (Since 2014)

DAY-NRLM
• Total 7.33 crore women have been mobilized into SHGs.
• Amount of loan disbursed to SHGs by banks is more than Rs. 7.22
Lakh crore.
• Percentage of Non-Performing Assets (NPA) of SHGs have come
down to 1.88% since 2014.
• Now target has been set to reach 10 crore SHGs didis till
December, 2023 and make at least 2 crore didis as lakhpati didis.

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 PMAY-G (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin)

• Total 3.21 crore houses in rural areas have been completed.

• Total assistance of Rs. 2.48 lakh crore was provided for house
construction to the beneficiaries.

PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana)

• Total of 7.44 lakh Kms road length have been completed.

• More than 1.62 lakh rural habitations have been connected
through all-weather roads.

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 MGNREGA

• Total of 2,644 crore person days have been generated during the
last 9 years
• More than Rs. 6.63 lakh crore have been released as central
share.
• As a water storage initiative in rural areas, more than 67,000
‘Amrit Sarovar’ have been constructed.

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 Questions in Short

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Q.5) The combined Index of Eight Core Industries has been increased by 8.1%
(provisional) in September 2023 as compared to the Index of September 2022. The ICI
measures combined and individual performance of production of eight core industries
viz. Cement, Coal, Crude Oil, Electricity, Fertilizers, Natural Gas, Refinery Products and
Steel. These eight Core Industries comprise ________ of the weight of items included in
the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). Fill the gap

[a] 60.56%
[b] 55.34%
[c] 40.27%
[d] 35.67%
[e] 25.44%

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Q.) Which country is hosting “AI Safety Summit 2023” with an aim to discuss risks of
Artificial Intelligence, especially at the frontier of development and how they can be
mitigated through internationally coordinated action?

[a] UK
[b] France
[c] Australia
[d] India
[e] USA

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Q.) What is the purpose of Delhi Declaration signed at 76th session of WHO Regional
Committee for South-East Asia?

[a] Eliminating Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS by 2030

[b] Strengthening primary healthcare as a key element towards achieving universal
health coverage
[c] Gender Equality for better health and better future
[d] Strengthening secondary and tertiary care for tackling lifestyle diseases
[e] Adopting One Health Approach to prevent future pandemics

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