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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many schemes of West Bengal government won WSIS awards of the United Nations?
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 15 state schemes covered include Khadya Sathi, Banglar Awas Yojana, Nijo Griha Nijo Bhumi, Swasthya Sathi, Kanyashree, Sikshashree, Aikyashree, Student Credit Card, Lakshmir Bhandar, Krishak Bandhu, Samajik Suraksha Yojana, Manabik Pension, Jai Bangla Pension Scheme, Bidhaba Bhata and Yuvashree.

Detailed explanation-2: -West Bengal government’s ‘Utkarsh Bangla’ scheme was awarded the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) award of the United Nations. Out of 1062 nominations in 18 categories from all over the world, #UtkarshBangla emerged No 1 in the Capacity Building category.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kanyashree, Rupashree, Yuvasree, Sikshashree, Lokprasar, Nijo Griha Nijo Bhumi, Swasthya Sathi, Gatidhara, Gitanjali, Khadya Sathi, Sabooj Sathi, Sabujshree, Sufal Bangla, Shishu Sathi, Sabala etc.

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