PAHCHAN - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following benefits will the artisans get by the Pahchan Card?

1) Easy loan
2) Rs. 1200 per year for the artisan’s children studying between class IX and class XII
3) Easy to participate in any domestic/ international fair/event

a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
The camp for “PAHCHAN” was launched on 7th October, 2016 nationwide, to ensure a unique identity to the handicraft artisans of the nation. The artisan cards being distributed to the artisans shall essentially provide the following benefits:

  • Easy loan, Insurance and Credit guarantee
  • Easy to avail benefits of the schemes run by Government of India
  • Easy to participate in any domestic/ international fair/event
The artisan can get the benefit of life insurance and Rs. 1200 per year for the artisan’s children studying between class IX and class XII.
2)   The ‘Pahchan’ card is for

a. Artisans
b. Minorities
c. SCs and STs
d. Students
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Artisans

Explanation:
The Textile Ministry announced that artisans belonging to minority communities, Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes and BPL families will be provided free tool kits as per their art.

The Ministry said that the PAHCHAN card will give national identity to the artisans and that they will be covered under a national database.

Artisans would be able to get benefit of any government scheme through the PAHCHAN card.

The Ministry will organize insurance camps at the places where artisans live, and provide them credit guarantee and insurance schemes at their doorstep.

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