Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy Launched NIRMAN portal

Current Context: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G Kishan Reddy, launched the Noble Initiative for Rewarding Mains Aspirants of National Civil Services Examination (NIRMAN) portal in New Delhi on July 3, 2024.

• Purpose: To support meritorious youth from Coal India Limited’s (CIL) operating districts who have qualified the Preliminary round of UPSC examination (for Civil Services & Forest Service) in 2024.
• Support Amount: Eligible candidates receive Rs 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh).
• Eligibility Criteria:
• Annual family income less than 8 lakhs.
• Belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, female, or third gender.
• Permanent residents of any of the 39 operational districts of CIL.
• Application Process: Transparent and seamless through a dedicated portal, in line with Digital India.

Question:

1 What is the purpose of the NIRMAN portal launched by the Union Coal Minister?

• A) To financially support meritorious UPSC aspirants from specific districts.
• B) To provide scholarships to students pursuing engineering degrees.
• C) To offer coaching programs for civil service examinations.
• D) To recognize the achievements of Coal India Limited employees.

Answer: A) To support meritorious youth from Coal India Limited’s (CIL) operating districts who have qualified the Preliminary round of UPSC examination (for Civil Services & Forest Service) in 2024.