Effort to defeat corona in villages

Effort to defeat corona in villages

Questions. On June 2, 2021, the Maharashtra government announced the launch of Corona-free village contest in the state. Which of the following is not correct in the option regarding this competition?
(a) This competition is part of the ‘My Village Corona Free’ initiative recently announced by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
(b) Under this competition, 3 villages of each revenue district will be given prizes up to Rs 50 lakh.
(c) The first prize will be Rs 50 lakh, the second will be Rs 25 lakh and the third will be Rs 15 lakh.
(d) The participating villages will be assessed on the basis of 12 criteria by the constituted committee.
Answer—(d)
Related facts

  • On June 2, 2021, the Maharashtra government announced the launch of Corona-free village contest in the state.
  • This competition is part of the ‘My Village Corona Free’ initiative recently announced by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
  • Under this competition, 3 villages of each revenue district will be given prizes up to Rs 50 lakh.
  • The first prize will be Rs 50 lakh, the second will be Rs 25 lakh and the third will be Rs 15 lakh.
  • The participating villages will be assessed on the basis of 22 criteria by the constituted committee.

By — Pankaj Pandey.

Link:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/maharashtra-announces-corona-free-village-contest-winners-to-get-50-lakh-101622661006225.html