CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many crores did the Union Government gained through Direct Benefit Scheme (DBT)?
A
56, 000 crores
B
60, 000 crores
C
65, 000 crores
D
75, 000 crores
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) was launched by the Government of India in January, 2013. Here the money will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiaries of various Government schemes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Government of India launched the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Program on 1st Jan 2013 to directly transfer the benefits to the under-privileged population covered under 34 central schemes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Department of Social Justice and Empowerment: 21 Scheme(s) and Ph. D.

Detailed explanation-4: -Advantages of Direct Benefit Transfer DBT’s main advantage is preventing any frauds. Therefore, the beneficiary receives the funds directly from the government. The beneficiary’s bank account will directly receive the money. With the help of the Aadhaar number, the identification of the beneficiary can be done better.

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