Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK)”:
1.It is a Central Sector Scheme that aims to develop personality and leadership qualities of youth.
2.Scheme beneficiaries are in age-group of 15-29 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has decided to continue RYSK Scheme for another five years from 2021 -22 to 2025-26.

  • RYSK is a Central Sector Scheme that aims to develop personality and leadership qualities of youth and to engage them in nation building activities.
  • It is an umbrella scheme with several sub-schemes under it including Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, National Youth Corps, and National Young Leaders Programme etc. Scheme beneficiaries are in age-group of 15-29 years.

Source: FORUMIAS