Q. Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) is being implemented with financial assistance from?
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[A] World Bank

[B] Asian Development Bank

[C] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

[D] New Development Bank

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP): DRIP is being implemented with financial assistance from the World Bank to improve the safety and operational performance of selected existing dams along with dam safety institutional strengthening with system-wide management approach.

  • DRIP phase-I (2012-21): 223 dams were rehabilitated.
  • DRIP Phase II (2021-31): Envisage improving the safety and operational performance for rehabilitation of 736 dams.

Source: Economic Survey

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