Question

    World Bank has approved what amount for India’s Road safety Programme?

    A $ 150 MILLION Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B $ 175 MILLION Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C $ 200 MILLION Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D $ 250 MILLION Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E $ 255 MILLION Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    World Bank on 27 June approved $250 million in financing — to support the programme in seven states — the ADB will give $250 million to implement it in the remaining seven states. The remaining 50 per cent of the fund will come from the Government of India. Programme to be implemented in 14 states across India that account for 85% of total road accidents and fatalities in India. India has among the worst road safety records in the world.

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