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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which year Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed use of fertilizer & new techniques will help in doubling farmers’ income?
A
2022
B
2019
C
2026
D
2018
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“In February 2016, PM Modi had promised the doubling of farmers’ income in year 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate a two-day event titled “PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022” on 17th October 2022 at Mela Ground, IARI, Pusa, New Delhi. On this occasion, Shri Modi will release Rs. 16, 000 Crores under the PM-KISAN flagship scheme as 12th instalment through Direct Benefit Transfer.

Detailed explanation-3: -16, 000 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer. Under the scheme, eligible farmer families are provided a benefit of Rs. 6000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs. 2000 each.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Ashok Dalwai Committee. The Union Government had constituted an inter-ministerial committee headed by Ashok Dalwai to prepare a blueprint for doubling farmers’ income by 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -PM to inaugurate sixth edition of India Mobile Congress Ushering in a new technological era, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch 5G services on 1st October at 10 AM in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. 5G technology will provide seamless coverage, high data rate, low latency, and highly reliable communications.

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