UPSC Prelims 2015
Current Affairs Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
Explore 4 solved UPSC Prelims 2015 Current Affairs questions with detailed step-by-step bilingual solutions, option analysis, and answer keys.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has been launched for -
Detailed Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched in August 2014 as a National Mission on Financial Inclusion to ensure universal access to banking facilities with at least one basic banking account per household.
The scheme provides zero-balance bank accounts, RuPay debit cards, accident insurance cover of ₹1 lakh, and overdraft facility to bring unbanked households into the formal financial system, making Option 3 correct.
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept’?
Detailed Explanation:
The Seed Village Concept is a participatory approach where trained farmers produce quality seeds of various crops to meet their own needs and supply to neighbouring farmers at the appropriate time and affordable cost.
Option 2 correctly captures this objective of farmer training in quality seed production and ensuring timely availability to other farmers, making it a community-based seed production system rather than a commercial venture or exclusive seed zone.
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014, was given to which of the following?
Detailed Explanation:
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2014 was awarded to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The award recognized ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) success and contributions to peaceful uses of outer space and international cooperation. The prize included a Rs. 1 Crore cash award, trophy, and citation.
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The term ‘IndARC’ sometimes seen in the news, is the name of?
Detailed Explanation:
IndARC (India's Arctic Research Station) is India's first underwater observatory deployed in the Arctic region.
It was deployed in 2014 in Kongsfjorden fjord, Svalbard, Norway to study Arctic climate and its influence on the Indian monsoon system.
UPSC Prelims 2015 - Current Affairs Chapter-wise Distribution
Government Schemes & Initiatives
2 Qs (50%)Environment & Ecology
1 Qs (25%)Awards & Honours
1 Qs (25%)UPSC Prelims 2015 - Current Affairs Questions FAQs
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- Government Schemes & Initiatives: 2 questions (50%)
- Environment & Ecology: 1 questions (25%)
- Awards & Honours: 1 questions (25%)