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The Department of Financial Services (DFS) convened a two-day workshop on 20–21 August 2026, in association with Union Bank of India, to enhance the accessibility of financial services for Divyangjans. The workshop was attended by representatives from various financial institutions and regulatory bodies. The Sugamya Bharat initiative was highlighted as a sensitisation session on accessibility standards and compliance requirements.
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The Government of India's Reservation Policy aims to enhance accessibility for Divyangjans in public sector financial institutions, as per the workshop.
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On which dates was a two-day workshop on Enhancing Accessibility of Financial Services for Divyangjans held?
The workshop was held on 20-21 August 2026, as part of the Department of Financial Services' efforts to promote inclusivity and equitable access to financial services.
Consider the following statements regarding DFS Workshop: 1. The DFS Workshop was held on 20–21 August 2026. 2. The DFS Workshop was attended by several Divyangjan employees. 3. The DFS Workshop was held in association with the Reserve Bank of India. How many of the above statements are correct?
The fact list confirms that the workshop was held on 20–21 August 2026 (statement 1) and attended by Divyangjan employees (statement 2). However, it does not support the claim that the workshop was held in association with the Reserve Bank of India (statement 3), as it actually states that the RBI was represented at the workshop, not that it was associated with it.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The DFS Workshop was held on 20–21 August 2026. Statement-II: The workshop was a two-day event. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is true as per the fact list. Statement 2 is also true as the fact list states that the workshop was a two-day event (statement 3). Statement 2 explains why Statement 1 is true, as a two-day event would indeed be held on two consecutive days.