Daily current affairs MCQ For UPSC Dt.01.09.2025

Q1. Which of the following statements correctly explains the Direct Financial Support Scheme (2025) for first-time employees?

1. It provides financial assistance of up to ₹15,000 to first-time job seekers.
2. The scheme is implemented under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
3. The financial support is transferred directly to the employer’s account.

Options:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Explanation: The scheme provides up to ₹15,000 to first-time job seekers and is under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The transfer is made directly to employees, not employers.

Q2. Which of the following objectives are expected to be achieved by the scheme?

1. Boosting youth employment.
2. Promoting formalization of the workforce.
3. Enhancing employer profitability through direct subsidies.
4. Encouraging skill-based recruitment.

Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B
Explanation: The scheme is designed to encourage first-time employment, formalize jobs, and push for skill-based hiring. Employer profitability is not the primary aim.

Q3. Which of the following constitutional provisions are linked to this initiative?

1. Article 41 (Right to Work)
2. Article 39 (Directive Principles on livelihood and equal pay)
3. Article 21 (Right to Life with dignity)

Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Explanation: The scheme aligns with DPSPs ensuring right to work, livelihood, equal opportunities, and dignified life.

Q4. Which of the following international goals does the scheme align with?

1. UN SDG 1 – No Poverty
2. UN SDG 4 – Quality Education
3. UN SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
4. UN SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

Options:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B
Explanation: The scheme addresses poverty reduction, employment opportunities, and reduced inequality.

Q5. Which of the following previous government initiatives are most comparable to this scheme?

1. PM Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)
2. National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
3. Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY)
4. Startup India Seed Fund

Options:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C
Explanation: PMRPY, NAPS, and ABRY are similar schemes incentivizing job creation. Startup India is related to entrepreneurship, not direct hiring incentives.

Q6. Which of the following sectors are most likely to benefit from this initiative?

1. MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
2. Startups
3. Agriculture laborers
4. IT & Services sector

Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B
Explanation: MSMEs, startups, and IT services rely on freshers. Agriculture laborers are largely informal, hence less direct beneficiaries.

Q7. Consider the following statements about employment generation in India (as per PLFS 2023-24):

1. The unemployment rate among youth (15–29 years) is higher than the national average.
2. Female labor force participation rate has shown improvement in recent years.
3. Rural employment has been more informal compared to urban areas.

Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Explanation: PLFS confirms higher youth unemployment, rising female participation, and high rural informal work.

Q8. Which challenges could limit the success of the scheme?

1. Lack of awareness among job seekers.
2. High levels of informal employment.
3. Inadequate skilling and mismatch with industry demand.
4. Delays in direct benefit transfers.

Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D
Explanation: All listed challenges are practical hurdles in scheme implementation.

Q9. Which economic concepts are directly associated with this scheme?

1. Demand-side incentives for employers.
2. Supply-side push for labor participation.
3. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.
4. Crowding out of private sector employment.

Options:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B
Explanation: The scheme is a supply-side labor push via DBT. It does not crowd out private jobs.

Q10. Which of the following can be considered as long-term impacts of the scheme?

1. Reduction in disguised unemployment.
2. Acceleration of demographic dividend.
3. Increase in formal job creation.
4. Structural shift from agriculture to industry & services.

Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D
Explanation: The scheme strengthens youth employment, aids demographic dividend, encourages formalization, and supports structural transformation of India’s economy.