16.12.2024

1. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for rural women witnessed a higher growth rate compared to urban women during this period.
2. Government initiatives like the Mudra scheme and Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana have been pivotal in enhancing rural women’s economic participation.
3. Marriage has a uniformly positive impact on women’s LFPR across both rural and urban areas.
4. The presence of children under 14 significantly affects women’s workforce participation, particularly in urban areas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The tagging of the shortfin mako shark involved the use of a satellite-linked device that records data on water temperature, depth, and light levels.
2. The migration patterns of young shortfin mako sharks suggest that protecting their nursery areas alone is sufficient for their conservation.
3. Sharks play a critical role in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems, which indirectly benefits human welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The scheme is exclusively available to cooperative societies that have been operational for a minimum of one year.
2. Borrowers under the scheme are eligible for an interest subsidy of 2% on the applicable loan rate.
3. The scheme encourages young entrepreneurs to establish cooperative societies and allows combining its benefits with other government subsidies.
4. Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh have the highest participation in the scheme.

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