SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 41

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 2 Aug 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q41

As per the Union Budget 2022-23, a scheme called PM Development Initiative for _________ is proposed to be launched.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. North East.

As per the Union Budget 2022-23, a scheme called PM-DevINE (Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North Eastern Region) is proposed to be launched.

This new Central Sector scheme, with 100% Central funding, aims to fund infrastructure projects in the spirit of PM GatiShakti, support social development projects based on the felt needs of the North-East, enable livelihood activities for youth and women, and fill development gaps in various sectors. An initial allocation of ₹1,500 crore was made for this initiative, which is implemented through the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).