The question asks to identify the scheme that is NOT related to urban infrastructure. We need to evaluate each option based on its primary focus and target beneficiaries (urban or rural).
Correct Option: B) Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
The question asks to identify the correct description of the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF). This requires knowledge of international financial institutions and their initiatives, particularly those related to infrastructure development and public-private partnerships.
Correct Option: B) World Bank collaboration that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure Public-Private Partnership(PPPs) to enable mobilization of private sector and institutional investor capital.
This option accurately describes the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF). The GIF is indeed a World Bank Group initiative designed to support the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure projects, particularly those involving Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), with the goal of attracting private sector and institutional investor capital. It acts as a platform for collaboration among various stakeholders to overcome barriers to private investment in infrastructure.
The question asks about the purpose of the 'Vidyanjali Yojana'. To answer this, we need to recall the objectives and features of this government scheme. We will evaluate each given statement against the known information about Vidyanjali Yojana.
Correct Option: A) 2 only
The question asks to identify the type of waste management that the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) aims to achieve 100 percent scientific management of, in addition to making India open defecation free. Understanding the core objectives and phases of the SBM is crucial to answering this question.
C) Municipal solid waste. The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) aims at making India free from open defecation and at achieving 100 percent scientific management of Municipal Solid Waste in all statutory towns/cities. This is a key component of the mission's urban phase, focusing on making cities 'Garbage Free'.
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). We need to evaluate each statement based on factual knowledge about PNGRB's establishment, functions, and appellate mechanisms.
Evaluate Statement 1: "Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India."
This statement is incorrect. India had several regulatory bodies before PNGRB was established in 2006. Examples include the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) established in 1997, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) established in 1992 (statutory powers in 1992), and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established in 1935. Therefore, PNGRB is not the first regulatory body.
Evaluate Statement 2: "One of the tasks of PNGRB is to ensure competitive markets for gas."
This statement is correct. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, clearly states that one of the key objectives of PNGRB is to protect the interests of consumers and entities engaged in specified activities relating to petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas, and to promote competitive markets. This includes ensuring fair competition in the gas sector.
Evaluate Statement 3: "Appeals against the decisions of PNGRB go before the Appellate Tribunals for Electricity."
This statement is correct. As per the PNGRB Act, 2006, any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the PNGRB may prefer an appeal to the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). APTEL was originally constituted under the Electricity Act, 2003, to hear appeals against the orders of the adjudicating officer or the Appropriate Commission under the Electricity Act. Its jurisdiction was later expanded to include appeals against decisions of other regulatory bodies, including PNGRB.
B) 2 and 3 only
Statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.
The question asks to identify the scheme launched by the Government of India that focuses on preserving and revitalizing heritage cities. This requires knowledge of various government schemes related to urban development and heritage conservation.
Correct Option: A) HRIDAY
The HRIDAY (Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana) scheme was launched by the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, on 21st January 2015. Its main objective is to preserve and revitalize the soul and unique character of heritage cities in India by focusing on holistic development of heritage cities. The scheme supports infrastructure development around heritage sites to enhance their attractiveness and accessibility, while also promoting local art, culture, and heritage.