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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 44

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q44

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Under Phase I of Mission COVID Suraksha, the Government of India had sanctioned an amount of ________, in November 2020.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Rs.900 crores.

  • Under Phase I of Mission COVID Suraksha, the Government of India sanctioned Rs. 900 crores in November 2020.

  • This funding aimed to accelerate the research, development, and production of COVID-19 vaccines in India.

  • The amount was utilized to support vaccine manufacturers, enhance testing infrastructure, and ensure smooth vaccine distribution.

  • This financial sanction played a vital role in India’s vaccination drive against COVID-19.

  • Other options like Rs. 1,000, 800, or 700 crores were not the official sanctioned amounts for this phase.