Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Who represented India at the Micro Credit Summit-1997?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Self-Employed Women’s Association

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Self-Employed Women’s Association”.
SEWA, led by its founder Ela Bhatt, played a significant role in promoting microcredit and women's empowerment, and was a prominent representative for India at the summit.

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