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The Census self-enumeration portal recorded 55,000 households using it on its first day.
The initial phase of the Census focuses on collecting comprehensive information regarding housing conditions, household amenities, and assets.
The Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal ministry responsible for conducting the decennial Census in India.
Nodal ministry responsible for the overall conduct and supervision of the Census of India.
Functions under the MHA and is responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing the Census operations.
This Act provides the legal basis for conducting the Census in India. It empowers the Central Government to conduct the Census, defines the duties of Census officers, and ensures the confidentiality of individual data collected during the exercise. It also makes it obligatory for citizens to provide accurate information.
Uses Census data to redraw the boundaries of parliamentary and assembly constituencies to ensure equitable representation based on population.
The NPR is a register of usual residents of the country, prepared under the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003. It is often updated along with the house-listing phase of the Census.
Census data is critical for the design, implementation, and targeting of various government welfare schemes (e.g., PDS, housing schemes) and for the equitable distribution of financial resources to states by bodies like the Finance Commission.
GS Paper I (Indian Society, Population and Associated Issues), GS Paper II (Governance, Social Justice)
General Awareness (Indian Polity, Demographics)
General Awareness (Government Schemes, Economic & Social Data)
General Awareness (Indian Polity, Demographics)
Which one of the following is the context in which the term "qubit" is mentioned ?
Answer: Quantum Computing
Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO 1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission 2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA 3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1 and 3 only
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production. Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
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A population count conducted every ten years.
A method where individuals or households provide their own Census data, often via an online portal.
The first phase of the Census, involving listing of all buildings, houses, and collecting information on housing conditions and household amenities.