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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Current Affairs
Question

"Swabhiman Scheme" launched in India is associated with

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Rural banking

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rural banking”.
Swabhiman Scheme is a campaign that aims to bring banking services to large rural areas.

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