Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana Scheme - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following type/s of institution/s is/are included under the Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana.

1) ITIs
2) Schools
3) Colleges

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

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:

  • Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana is to scale up an Ecosystem of Entrepreneurship for Youngsters.
  • The institutes under the PM’s YUVA Yojana include 2200 Institutes of Higher Learning (colleges, universities, and premier institutes), 300 schools, 500 ITIs and 50 Entrepreneurship Development Centres, through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
  • Two institutions under MSDE dedicated to entrepreneur education and training are NIESBUD and IIE.
2)   Which of the following is/are true Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana?

1) The scheme spans over five years.
2) It will provide entrepreneurship education and training to over 1 million students.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:

  • The scheme spans over five years (2016-17 to 2020-21) with a project cost of Rs. 499.94 crore.
  • It will provide entrepreneurship education and training to over 7 lakh students in 5 years through 3050 Institutes.
  • It will also include easy access to information and mentor network, credit, incubator and accelerator and advocacy to create a pathway for the youth.
  • It is launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

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