Question 1190

Assam government will provide a fixed deposit of ₹7.81 lakh with a monthly interest of how many rupees till the children, orphaned by Covid, attain the age of 24?

Answer

3,500

Why?

The correct answer is ​3,500. Assam government on 10 June 2021 introduced welfare schemes for children orphaned by Covid and those who have lost their spouses to the virus. Children will receive a fixed deposit of ₹7.81 lakh with a monthly interest of ₹3,500 till they attain the age of 24. Women will receive a one-time grant of ₹2.5 lakh and ₹300/month widow pension. Assam: Chief Minister - Himanta Biswa Sarma Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. Number of districts - 33. National Parks - Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Nameri National Park, Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park. Dams - Subansiri Lower Dam(Subansiri River), Karbi Langpi Dam(Borpani River).