The 'Project AMBER' (Accelerated Mission for Better Employment and Retention) is a joint initiative of NSDC and which foundation?
- Tata Trusts
- Reliance Foundation
- Generation India
- Bill Gates
Explanation: Project AMBER focuses on improving employment and retention outcomes in the skilling ecosystem using a results-based funding model.
The 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras' (PMKK) are established as model training centers in every?
- Gram Panchayat
- State capital
- District
- Village
Explanation: The government intends to establish state-of-the-art model training centers, known as PMKKs, in every district of India.
The 'Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana' (PKVY) is aimed at skilling Indian youth who are seeking?
- Overseas employment
- Government jobs
- Rural internships
- Agricultural work
Explanation: PKVY is a scheme to skill Indian youth to enhance their employability abroad and meet international standards.
The 'National Apprenticeship Training Scheme' (NATS) is primarily administered by which Union Ministry?
- Ministry of Skill
- Ministry of MSME
- Ministry of Labour
- Ministry of Education
Explanation: NATS, aimed at graduates and diploma holders in engineering/technology, is administered by the Ministry of Education.
What is the primary objective of the 'SHREYAS' scheme launched by the Ministry of Education?
- Teacher training
- Primary education
- Adult literacy
- Apprenticeship linkage
Explanation: SHREYAS aims to provide industry apprenticeship opportunities to fresh graduates of the non-technical degree courses.
The 'Skills Build' platform, providing digital skilling to youth, is a collaboration between MSDE and which tech giant?
- Google
- Microsoft
- IBM
- Amazon
Explanation: MSDE partnered with IBM to provide digital training and mentorship to students in the ITI ecosystem.
The 'Tika Utshav' and 'Digital Skilling' initiatives for frontline workers during the pandemic were supported by which platform?
- DIKSHA
- e-Pathshala
- SWAYAM
- iGOT Karmayogi
Explanation: The iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training) platform was utilized to provide large-scale training to COVID warriors and frontline workers.
The 'Tejas' project, recently launched in Dubai, focuses on skilling, certification, and overseas employment for Indians in which region?
- South East Asia
- GCC countries
- European Union
- North America
Explanation: TEJAS (Training for Emirates Jobs and Skills) aims at skilling Indians to meet the requirements of the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries.
The 'Seekho aur Kamao' scheme is a placement-linked skill development program implemented specifically for which group?
- Physically challenged
- Women entrepreneurs
- Tribal youth
- Minority communities
Explanation: Seekho aur Kamao (Learn and Earn) is a scheme by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to upgrade the skills of minority youth based on their modular employable skills.
Which scheme aims to provide 'Industry 4.0' related skills to workers in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector?
- CLCS-TUS
- RAMP program
- ASPIRE
- ZED scheme
Explanation: Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) is a World Bank-supported program focused on the technological upgrade and skilling of MSMEs.
Which scheme focuses on providing vocational training to inmates in Indian prisons to help their rehabilitation?
- PM-Vishwa
- SMILE
- Prison Skilling
- PM-SYM
Explanation: Several states and the MSDE have launched specific initiatives to provide NSQF-aligned skill training to jail inmates to reduce recidivism.
Which body is responsible for setting the standards and quality of skill training in India?
- UGC
- AICTE
- NITI Aayog
- NCVET
Explanation: The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) serves as an overarching regulator for skilling standards.
Which specific portal was created for employers to find skilled manpower based on local demand and geographical location?
- ASEEM portal
- e-Shram
- NCS portal
- Udyam
Explanation: ASEEM (Aatmanirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping) acts as a directory of skilled workforce, helping employers find relevant talent.
The 'STRIVE' scheme is primarily designed to improve the relevance and efficiency of which training institutions?
- Engineering colleges
- ITIs
- Primary schools
- Polytechnic colleges
Explanation: Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) focuses on improving the performance of Industrial Training Institutes.
The 'SANKALP' project, aimed at institutional strengthening for skill development, is supported by which international organization?
- IMF
- Asian Development Bank
- World Bank
- UNDP
Explanation: SANKALP is a World Bank-assisted program that focuses on decentralized planning and quality assurance in skill training.
The 'New India Literacy Programme' (NILP) includes a component of 'Vocational Skills' for which target group?
- Higher education students
- Children under 10
- Retired workers
- Adults above 15
Explanation: NILP targets non-literates aged 15 and above to provide foundational literacy along with vocational and life skills.
Which portal acts as a single-window platform to provide information on various skill development schemes and opportunities?
- Udyam
- Skill India Digital
- e-Shram
- Aatmanirbhar portal
Explanation: Skill India Digital is a comprehensive platform that integrates the entire skill, education, and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Which scheme was recently launched to support and skill traditional artisans and craftspeople?
- PM-Gati
- PM-Kisan
- PM-DevINE
- PM-Vishwa
Explanation: PM-Vishwakarma aims to provide end-to-end support to traditional artisans through credit, training, and toolkit incentives.
Which portal was launched to create a 'Blockchain-based' certification system for students in the ITI ecosystem?
- Bharatskills
- Skill India Digital
- DigiLocker
- e-Pramaan
Explanation: Skill India Digital uses blockchain technology to provide secure, tamper-proof digital certificates to trainees.
The 'Skill India' mission was launched by the Prime Minister in which year?
Explanation: The Skill India Mission was launched on July 15, 2015, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day.
The 'SAMARTH' scheme is a flagship skill development program pertaining to which specific industry?
- Pharmaceuticals
- Information Technology
- Automobile
- Textiles
Explanation: SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector) aims to provide demand-driven, placement-oriented skilling in the textile sector.
Which skill program focuses on 'Soft Skills' and 'Digital Literacy' for candidates appearing for recruitment in the private sector?
- Skill Build
- e-Skill India
- DigiSaksham
- Swayam Prabha
Explanation: DigiSaksham is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Labour and Microsoft India to enhance the digital skills of job seekers.
The 'Jan Shikshan Sansthan' (JSS) scheme focuses on providing vocational training to which specific demographic in rural areas?
- Non-literates
- College graduates
- Senior citizens
- School dropouts
Explanation: JSS aims to provide vocational skills to non-literates, neo-literates, and school dropouts in rural and urban slum areas.
The 'Skill Hubs Initiative' focuses on utilizing the infrastructure of which institutions for skill training after school hours?
- Factories
- Schools and colleges
- Hospitals
- Village offices
Explanation: Skill Hubs involve using the premises of existing schools and higher education institutions to provide vocational training.
The 'Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion' is the full form of which acronym?
- STRIVE
- SHREYAS
- SAMARTH
- SANKALP
Explanation: SANKALP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at strengthening the short-term skill development ecosystem.
Which scheme focuses specifically on skilling for the 'Blue Economy' and maritime sectors?
- Bharatmala
- PMMSY
- Sagarmala
- Deep Ocean
Explanation: The Sagarmala project includes a component for 'Skill Development' for coastal communities to support port-led development.
The 'Nai Manzil' scheme aims to provide education and skill training to youth belonging to which community?
- Tribal communities
- Artisans
- Fishermen
- Minority communities
Explanation: Nai Manzil targets minority youth who do not have a formal school-leaving certificate to provide them with education and market-linked skills.
The 'Suryamitra' program specifically creates a skilled workforce for which phase of solar projects?
- Silicon mining
- Financial auditing
- Manufacturing panels
- Installation and O&M
Explanation: Suryamitra focuses on the ground-level workforce needed for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance (O&M) of solar power plants.
Which specific statutory body serves as the sole regulator for both long-term and short-term vocational education and training?
- NITI Aayog
- NCVET
- UGC
- AICTE
Explanation: The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) was formed by merging NCVT and NSDA to regulate the fragmented skilling ecosystem.
Which initiative aims to transform India into a global hub for 'Human Resources' by mapping global skill gaps?
- Skill India
- Digital India
- Pravasi Kaushal
- Make in India
Explanation: The Skill India Mission focuses on mapping global demand to train Indian youth for international standards and overseas employment.
Consider the following statements regarding the Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) in India:
1. It is a flagship initiative launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
2. The program aims to develop a skilled workforce in the environment and forest sectors to promote sustainable development.
3. It is strictly limited to postgraduate students specializing in environmental science and climate modeling.
4. The courses offered under this program are aligned with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
- 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: Statement 3 is incorrect because the GSDP is designed to be inclusive, targeting school dropouts, 10th/12th pass youth, and students to provide them with technical skills for 'Green Jobs'. It is not limited to postgraduates. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct; the program was launched by MoEFCC in 2017 and offers NSQF-aligned training in areas like waste management, biodiversity conservation, and pollution monitoring.
The 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme recently mentioned in the Budget aims to provide vocational and financial skills to which group?
- Female farmers
- Anganwadi workers
- SHG women
- School girls
Explanation: The scheme aims to empower 3 crore women in Self Help Groups (SHGs) by providing them with skills to earn at least âš1 lakh annually.
The 'Cyber Shikshaa' program for skilling women in Cybersecurity is an initiative of Microsoft and which Indian body?
- NIC
- C-DAC
- NASSCOM
- Data Security Council
Explanation: Cyber Shikshaa is a collaborative effort between Microsoft and DSCI to create a pool of skilled women professionals in the cybersecurity domain.
The 'YUVA' initiative, a skill development program for young authors, is an initiative of which body?
- UGC
- Sahitya Akademi
- National Book Trust
- CBSE
Explanation: YUVA (Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors) is a mentorship program to train young authors and project Indian writings globally.
Which scheme focuses on providing skill training and technical support to the leather industry workforce?
- SFURTI
- ASPIRE
- IFLDP
- PMEGP
Explanation: The Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) has a specific sub-scheme for 'Skilling and Employment' in the leather sector.
The 'India Skills' competition is the national-level gateway to which prestigious international skills event?
- World Skills
- Skill Olympics
- Euro Skills
- Global Skill Expo
Explanation: India Skills is the country's largest skill competition; winners represent India at the biennial WorldSkills International competition.
Which specific component of PMKVY focuses on certifying the skills acquired by individuals through informal channels?
- Short Term Training
- Kaushal Melas
- Special Projects
- RPL
Explanation: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the NSQF.
The 'Skill Loans' scheme provided by banks to students undergoing vocational training is guaranteed by which body?
Explanation: The National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC) provides a credit guarantee cover for skill loans taken from banks.
The 'Green Grids' and 'Solar Skilling' programs are primarily associated with which global alliance led by India?
Explanation: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) promotes solar skilling programs like 'Suryamitra' to create a workforce for the solar sector.
Which initiative aims to train 'Drone Pilots' for applications in agriculture and monitoring?
- Drone Shakti
- Digital India
- PM-KUSUM
- NAMO Drone
Explanation: The 'Drone Shakti' initiative promotes the use of drones-as-a-service and skilling in drone technology for various applications.
What is the primary role of 'Sector Skill Councils' (SSCs) in the Indian skilling ecosystem?
- Collecting taxes
- Building ITIs
- Standardizing job roles
- Providing loans
Explanation: SSCs are industry-led bodies that define the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Packs (QPs) for different job roles.
The 'National Skill Qualification Framework' (NSQF) organizes qualifications according to a series of levels of?
- Knowledge and skills
- Salary brackets
- Academic years
- Age groups
Explanation: NSQF is a competency-based framework that organizes qualifications based on the levels of knowledge, skills, and aptitude.
Under the 'USTTAD' scheme, the government focuses on preserving traditional arts/crafts of which communities?
- Coastal residents
- Scheduled Tribes
- Scheduled Castes
- Minorities
Explanation: Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USTTAD) is a scheme for minority communities.
Under the PM-Vishwakarma scheme, what is the initial basic training duration provided to artisans before the advanced phase?
- Five to seven
- One month
- Three months
- Fifteen days
Explanation: The scheme provides a basic training phase of 5-7 days for artisans, followed by advanced training of 15 days or more.
The 'Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship' (MGNF) is a certificate program in Public Policy and Management offered by which institutes?
- IITs
- Central Universities
- IIMs
- NITs
Explanation: MGNF is a two-year fellowship implemented by IIMs in collaboration with MSDE to strengthen the skill ecosystem at the district level.
Which scheme is focused on 'Skilling for Livelihood' for individuals who have been traditionally engaged in manual scavenging?
- SMILE
- NAMASTE
- SIPDA
- PM-JANMAN
Explanation: The National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) aims to skill sanitation workers and eliminate manual scavenging.
Under the Apprenticeship Act, it is mandatory for an establishment with how many employees to engage apprentices?
- Twenty or more
- Fifty or more
- Thirty or more
- Ten or more
Explanation: Establishments with 30 or more employees are mandatorily required to engage apprentices within a range of 2.5% to 15% of their total strength.
The 'ASPIRE' scheme aims to set up a network of technology centers and incubation centers to promote innovation in which sector?
- Agro-industry
- Space technology
- Software development
- Textiles
Explanation: A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE) focuses on rural and agro-based industries.
The 'National Skill Development Corporation' (NSDC) is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) where the private sector holds what stake?
- Fifty one percent
- Twenty five percent
- Hundred percent
- Forty nine percent
Explanation: NSDC is a unique PPP where the private sector holds 51% of the share capital, while the Government holds 49%.
The 'NIPUN' initiative under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is dedicated to skilling which specific workforce?
- Delivery partners
- Construction workers
- Sanitation workers
- Street vendors
Explanation: NIPUN (National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman workers) trains construction workers for better opportunities and safety in the 'Nirman' sector.
Which scheme is focused on the socio-economic empowerment of women through skill development in rural areas?
- PM-Vishwa
- Stand Up India
- Mahila Coir Yojana
- PM-JANMAN
Explanation: Mahila Coir Yojana is a women-oriented self-employment scheme in the coir industry, providing training and equipment.
Which scheme provides financial incentives to employers for engaging 'Apprentices' for the first time?
- NAPS
- PMKVY
- DDU-GKY
- SHREYAS
Explanation: The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) incentivizes establishments to start apprenticeship programs by sharing stipend costs.
The 'FutureSkills Prime' platform for upskilling in emerging technologies is a joint initiative of MeitY and which association?
- ASSOCHAM
- CII
- FICCI
- NASSCOM
Explanation: FutureSkills Prime is an aggregator platform for digital skilling in technologies like AI, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity, launched by MeitY and NASSCOM.
Which scheme provides financial assistance for skill training to person with disabilities (Divyangjan)?
- PM-SYM
- SMILE
- SIPDA
- PM-KUSUM
Explanation: The Scheme for Implementation of Persons with Disabilities Act (SIPDA) includes components for the skill development of PwDs.
Which Union Ministry is the primary nodal agency for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)?
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Labour
- MSDE
- Ministry of Rural
Explanation: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) coordinates all skill development efforts across the country, including PMKVY.
Which scheme focuses on upgrading the skills of forest dwellers and tribal communities through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras?
- Van Dhan Yojana
- PM-JANMAN
- Stand Up India
- Aspirational Districts
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana aims at value addition of Minor Forest Produce through tribal self-help groups.
Which scheme aims at providing placement-linked skill training specifically to the rural poor youth?
- NULM
- PMKVY
- DDU-GKY
- SHREYAS
Explanation: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana is a placement-linked skill training program under the Ministry of Rural Development.
Under the 'PM-JANMAN' mission, which groups are provided specialized skilling for forest-based livelihoods?
- Urban artisans
- Border residents
- PVTGs
- Coastal fishermen
Explanation: The PM-JANMAN mission focuses on the holistic development, including skilling, of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
The 'National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme' (NAPS) involves the government sharing a portion of what cost with the employer?
- Electricity bills
- Stipend
- Infrastructure cost
- Marketing cost
Explanation: Under NAPS, the Central Government shares 25% of the prescribed stipend (subject to a ceiling) to encourage industries to take apprentices.
The 'North East Region (NER) Skill Development Strategy' is implemented in collaboration with which specialized body?
- NITI Aayog
- NEC
- DONER
- NSDC
Explanation: The North Eastern Council (NEC) works with MSDE to implement region-specific skill development programs in the eight North-Eastern states.