67th Prelims 2022

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The government factory for making newsprint and paper is situated in Nepanagar, Madhya Pradesh. Other locations such as Durgapur and Kanpur have paper industries, but Nepanagar is specifically known for newsprint production.

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Commercial coal mining in India began in 1774 at Raniganj Coalfield by Messrs Sumner and Heatley of the East India Company. Raniganj is located on the west bank of the Damodar River.

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The Bhils are the largest tribal group in India, constituting about 38% of the total Scheduled Tribe population. Gonds are the second largest, followed by Santhals. Bhils are mainly found in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Tripura.

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The objectives of community development include creating equal conditions and outcomes for health and well-being, improving health and prosperity, encouraging community efforts, sustainable self-reliance, enhancing personal worth and dignity, and creating community awareness to address issues. It is broader than just economic development or any single objective.

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The Bhandari Committee, constituted in 1994, focused on restructuring Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). It identified 49 RRBs for comprehensive restructuring and recommended giving more decision-making powers to their boards.

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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) was established on 10 October 2003 to regulate the pension sector. NPS was launched on 1 January 2004 to provide retirement income to all citizens, promoting pension reforms and saving habits.

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The Union Budget 2022-23 emphasizes inclusive development, productivity enhancement, investment, sunrise opportunities, energy transition, climate action, and PM Gati Shakti. Disinvestment is not listed as a priority.

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The Tax-GDP ratio for 2021-22 was 11.7%, the highest ever. The direct tax-GDP ratio was 6.1% and indirect tax-GDP ratio was 5.6%.

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In 2018, India's share in global exports for goods was 1.7%, according to WTO data released in April 2019.

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According to the Fourth Advance Estimates for 2020-21, wheat production was 109.52 million tonnes. The total foodgrain production was 308.65 million tonnes, including rice (122.27 MT), coarse cereals (51.15 MT), maize (31.51 MT), pulses (25.72 MT), and oilseeds (36.10 MT).

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The Vibrant Village Programme is a centrally funded initiative announced in the Union Budget 2022-23 to develop road connectivity and improve quality of life in villages, especially in Bihar. It also targets northern border areas.

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As per the Atmanirbhar Bharat package announced on May 13, 2020, a micro-enterprise is defined as an enterprise with investment in plant and machinery not exceeding Rs 1 crore and annual turnover not exceeding Rs 5 crore.

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The 68th round NSSO report (2011-12) states poverty line at Rs 27.20 per day for rural and Rs 33.30 per day for urban areas. 21.9% of the population was below the poverty line. The statement that 33.35% were below poverty line is incorrect.

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The PMKSY focuses on making existing water sources efficient, rainwater harvesting, groundwater development, and renovation of water bodies. Construction of new wells is not included as a core activity.