Current Affairs: Passage of the Day - 20 April 2024 | Current Affairs & General Knowledge - CLAT PDF Download

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial and launched the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform, designed for the country’s youth, at an event marking the culmination of the “Meri Maati Mera Desh” campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra at Kartavya Path in New Delhi Tuesday, coinciding with the closing ceremony of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Addressing the gathering, Modi recalled how the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav was initiated in March 2021, inspired by the Dandi March. “Just as the Dandi March saw increasing participation from the people, the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav witnessed such massive public engagement that it created a new chapter in our history.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Today, at the culmination of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, marks the beginning of Amrit-kaal.”
Modi said the MY Bharat platform will play a pivotal role in nation-building in the 21st century. He lauded the collective strength of Indian youth and praised the ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ as an example of how the youth can organise and achieve their goals. Modi also mentioned the upcoming Amrit Vatika, which will be created with saplings from across the country. He said that this is not the first time the country has come together to contribute soil for a purpose and cited the “Jan, Janani, Janmabhoomi” artwork in the New Parliament Building, crafted by 75 women artists using soil from all states.
[Excerpt from The Indian Express “PM launches ‘MY Bharat’ platform for youth” Dated 1/11/23]
Q1: What is the main goal of the 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)' platform?
(a) Economic Development
(b) Youth Empowerment
(c) Environmental Conservation
(d) Healthcare Improvement

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Ans: (b) Youth Empowerment
Sol: the overarching goal of MY Bharat is to provide equitable opportunities for young individuals to realize their aspirations and contribute to the creation of a "Viksit Bharat" (developed India) across various aspects of government initiatives.

Q2: On which day was the 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)' platform officially launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi?
(a) Independence Day
(b) National Unity Day
(c) Republic Day
(d) Youth Day

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Ans: (b) National Unity Day
Sol: the platform was officially launched on National Unity Day, which is on October 31st.

Q3: What type of platform is 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)' described as?
(a) Physical Platform
(b) Digital Platform
(c) Phygital Platform
(d) Virtual Platform

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Ans: (c) Phygital Platform
Sol: MY Bharat is described as a 'Phygital Platform,' seamlessly blending physical and digital elements to create an engaging and comprehensive experience.

Q4: When was the autonomous body "Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)" approved by the Union Cabinet?
(a) October 31, 2023
(b) October 11, 2023
(c) November 1, 2023
(d) October 15, 2023

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Ans: (b) October 11, 2023
Sol: the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of MY Bharat on October 11, 2023.

Q5: What is the vision of MY Bharat regarding the role of youth in "Amrit Kaal"?
(a) Supporting Role
(b) Pivotal Role
(c) Observational Role
(d) Minimal Role

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Ans: (b) Pivotal Role
Sol: India's youth hold a pivotal role in shaping the nation's future, particularly as India celebrates 75 years of independence and endeavors to build an "Amrit Bharat" by 2047.

Q6: What type of ecosystem does MY Bharat seek to establish?
(a) Virtual Ecosystem
(b) Rural Ecosystem
(c) Phygital Ecosystem
(d) Urban Ecosystem

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Ans: (c) Phygital Ecosystem
Sol: MY Bharat seeks to establish a 'phygital ecosystem,' making it accessible and engaging for millions of young individuals by blending physical and digital experiences.

Q7: According to MY Bharat's objectives, what is one of the key focuses in terms of leadership development?
(a) Academic Excellence
(b) Experiential Learning
(c) Professional Networking
(d) Financial Management

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Ans: (b) Experiential Learning
Sol: MY Bharat aims to enhance leadership skills through experiential learning.

Q8: What is the significance of MY Bharat's role in efficiency through convergence?
(a) Centralized Youth Database
(b) Environmental Conservation
(c) Economic Development
(d) Healthcare Improvement

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Ans: (a) Centralized Youth Database
Sol: MY Bharat aims to promote efficiency by converging existing programs and serving as a centralized youth database, according to the passage.