UPSC Prelims 2020 IR and Current Affairs questions: topic-wise weightage
UPSC Prelims 2020 asked 1 current affairs questions in GS Paper I, spread over 1 topic. See the current affairs weightage for 2020 below, then attempt each question with the official answer and an explanation.
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Schemes, reports, indices and other current affairs 1
With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct ?
- 1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.
- 2. A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST populations.
- 3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.
- 4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Answer (d) & explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct (d). Under MPLADS, started in 1993, each MP gets ₹5 crore a year for local works. Statement 1 is right because the money must be used for durable community assets, such as roads, school buildings, health centres and drinking water. Statement 2 is right because at least 15% must go to areas with SC people and 7.5% to areas with ST people. Statement 4 is right because the district authority must inspect at least 10% of works each year. Statement 3 is wrong because MPLADS funds are non-lapsable: unspent money carries forward to the next year.
The scheme was suspended for two years in 2020–22 to fund COVID relief. Notice the 2023 guidelines, which moved funds to an online e-SAKSHI portal for tracking.
Answer as per the official UPSC answer key.
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