2019 · Q102
The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund is operated by which one of the following bodies?
General KnowledgeStatic General Awareness
- AThe Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- BThe National Disaster Management Authority
- CThe Ministry of Finance
- DThe National Development Council (NDC)
Explanation
The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund, established in 1948, is operated by the Prime Minister's Office. It consists of voluntary public contributions and is disbursed at the Prime Minister's discretion for relief to victims of natural calamities and other distress. It is not operated by NDMA, the Finance Ministry or the NDC. Hence option A is correct.