Q21 · UPPSC current affairs · 17 October 2026 · PIB · Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana

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Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY):1.It is an umbrella scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment combining multiple previous initiatives.2.It is implemented exclusively by the Ministry of Finance as a monetary fiscal policy tool.

A Neither 1 nor 2

B 1 only

C Both 1 and 2

D 2 only

Correct answer: (b) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because PM-AJAY merged PMAGY, SCA to SCSP, and BJRCY under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Statement 2 is incorrect due to the wrong ministry attribution.

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