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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who to launch Solar Charkha Mission on 27th June recently?
A
Shri Ram Nath Kovind
B
Shri Arun Jaitley
C
Shri Ramesh Kumar
D
Shri Prakash Javadekar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Giriraj Singh, Minister of State (I/C), MSME, addressing the press today. The Solar Charkha Mission of the Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), will be launched by the President, Ram Nath Kovind on June 27, 2018 in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mission Solar Charkha. The scheme envisages setting up of Solar Charkha Clusters which would mean a focal village and other surrounding villages in a radius of 8 to 10 kilometers. Further, such a cluster will have 200 to 2042 beneficiaries (spinners, weavers, stitches and other skilled artisans).

Detailed explanation-3: -Solar Charkha 8 Spindle kit at Rs 49999/kit | Ahmedabad | ID: 24015555473.

Detailed explanation-4: -An individual willing to start a Solar Charkha Cloth Production Unit has to install solar-powered looms. To avail this, the individual has to apply to the respective authority and necessary materials and help will be offered at low rates under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP).

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