Question

    Which ministries secured the first, second, and third positions in getting relief grants under the Vivad se Vishwas-I scheme during the Covid-19 pandemic period?

    A 1st: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, 2nd: Ministry of Railways, 3rd: Ministry of Defence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1st: Ministry of Railways, 2nd: Ministry of Defence, 3rd: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1st: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, 2nd: Ministry of Defence, 3rd: Ministry of Railways Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1st: Ministry of Railways, 2nd: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, 3rd: Ministry of Defence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1st: Ministry of Defence, 2nd: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, 3rd: Ministry of Railways Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Finance Ministry announced that more than Rs 256 crore in relief grant has been given to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Vivad se Vishwas-I scheme for the Covid-19 pandemic period. The highest relief worth Rs 116.47 crore has been granted by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), which includes the claims settled and the amount paid by the agencies under the administrative control of the MoPNG. The Ministry of Railways granted Rs 79.16 crore in relief, while the Ministry of Defence granted Rs 23.45 crore. The Ministry of Steel provided a relief of Rs 14.48 crore, whereas the Ministry of Power gave Rs 6.69 crore in relief.

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