PM condoles loss of lives in Almora road accident; ex-gratia announced
On 4 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in a road accident in Almora, Uttarakhand, and announced ex-gratia from the PMNRF.
Summary
On 4 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Almora, Uttarakhand. He announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased, and ₹50,000 for the injured.
Key facts
- Date
- 4 Nov 2024 (PIB, PMO)
- Place
- Almora, Uttarakhand
- Ex-gratia (PMNRF)
- ₹2 lakh per deceased; ₹50,000 per injured
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Almora, where a road accident occurred in November 2024 for which the PM announced ex-gratia, is in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Uttarakhand
PIB (PMO): the PM condoled the loss of lives in the road accident in Almora, Uttarakhand.
What ex-gratia from the PMNRF was announced for each person injured in the Almora road accident (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — ₹50,000
PIB (PMO): ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased; the injured would be given ₹50,000.