Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#801] 220 KV Srinagar-Alusteng-Drass-Kargil-Leh Transmission System helps to
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: 220 KV Srinagar-Alusteng-Drass-Kargil-Leh Transmission System completed and dedicated to the public in February 2019. With this, Ladakh got connected to the National Grid and ensured a reliable, quality power supply to the region. Now, power could be supplied even in winters and surplus power can be evacuated from there in summers. This will help in reducing reliance on diesel. It will boost the economy and protect the environment.

[#802] To boost up Ladakh's economy, the central government promotes
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Eco-tourism and cultural tourism are being promoted in Ladakh by the government. Cultural tourism by the way of home stay in the monasteries which are present in almost all important parts of the region is being planned. Eco-tourism and ecological activities like bird watching, wildlife safaris, etc., are also being promoted. Siachen glacier is now open for tourism exposing tourists to not only the beautiful terrain of Ladakh but also to show the hardships faced by our army.

[#803] Free LPG gas connection was given to women under the scheme of
Correct Answer

(A) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Explanation

Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana on 1 st May, 2016 (Labour Day) at Ballia (UP) by providing cooking gas connections to 10 women.

[#804] Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is to provide
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) launched in 2016 is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation. This scheme has targeted to train 1 crore Indian Youths from 2016-20. The objective of this skill certification scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youths to takeup industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood.

[#805] Where is Army Steel Works setup?
Correct Answer

(A) Leh

Explanation

Solution: DRDO has established an Iron and Steel Industry known as 'Army Steel Works' at DIHAR (Defence Institute of High Altitude Research) which is in Leh district.