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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the initial amount of Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh
A
1 lakh crore
B
50 lakh
C
2.3 lakh crore
D
1.8 lakh crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sub: Augmentation/Creation of Training facilities for S&T personnel. A dedicated Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) has been created for assured funding for critical safety related works on the Indian Railways.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition-The. resources for funding of projects under Demand-16 which are outside the scope of Budget are called Extra Budgetary Resources i.e. EBR.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Railways said on Monday that its estimated total earnings in the passenger category on an originating basis for the period of the first nine months of the fiscal year 2022-23 are Rs. 48913 Crore, a growth of 71% over Rs. 28569 Crore generated during the year-ago period.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ahead of the Union Budget, the Railways on Thursday said it has earned Rs 41, 000 crore more in revenue so far in 2022-23 as compared to the same period in the previous fiscal. This year till date, the Railways earned Rs 1, 91, 162 crore compared to Rs 1, 48, 970 crore in the year-ago period, official data showed.

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