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    What is the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?

    Aims to provide tap water supply to all rural households.

    What is the new outlay for the Jal Jeevan Mission extension?

    Rs 8.69 lakh crore.

    How does JJM 2.0 differ from the original JJM?

    Focuses on sustainable service delivery instead of just infrastructure.

    What is the target coverage of JJM by December 2028?

    19.36 crore rural households.

    What is the purpose of the Sujalam Bharat framework?

    To map the drinking water system for monitoring and transparency.

    What impact has JJM had on women's daily tasks?

    Freed around 9 crore women from fetching water.

    What are the key sectors affected by the FDI rule amendments?

    Capital goods, electronic components, polysilicon manufacturing.

    What is the approval timeline for FDI proposals from LBCs?

    60 days.

    What is the significance of declaring Madurai Airport as an International Airport?

    Enhances international connectivity and tourism in southern TN.

    What is the expected environmental benefit of the railway multitracking projects?

    Reduces carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to planting around 1 crore trees.

    What is the main goal of the Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti National Master Plan?

    To transform India's infrastructure development through integrated planning.

    What does the term 'Beneficial Ownership' (BO) refer to in FDI?

    Natural person(s) who ultimately own or control an investment.

    What is the expected travel time reduction from the NH-752D four-laning project?

    About one hour.

    What is the role of the Jal Arpan mechanism in JJM?

    Ensures transparent handover of water supply schemes to local bodies.

    What is the impact of JJM on child mortality according to Michael Kremer?

    Could reduce under-five child mortality by about 30%.