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What is the primary operational objective of the 'National Overseas Scholarship Scheme' administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment?
A. To provide financial assistance to meritorious students from disadvantaged backgrounds (such as SC, Denotified Tribes, etc.) for pursuing higher education abroad✓ Correct Answer
B. To fund foreign research fellowships exclusively for postdoctoral scientists in government laboratories
C. To sponsor corporate executives for international management training programs
D. To provide grants for importing foreign agricultural machinery
💡 Solution & Explanation
The National Overseas Scholarship Scheme is administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to fund Master and doctoral studies abroad for students belonging to marginalized communities. It aims to improve social mobility through higher educational attainment overseas. Welfare schemes for scheduled castes are standard topics in governance syllabi.
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