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Current Affairs 17 February 2026

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  • Cabinet Approves PM RAHAT Scheme for Road Accident Victims
  • ₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 Approved

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Cabinet Approves PM RAHAT Scheme for Road Accident Victims

The Union Cabinet approved PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) on February 14, 2026. It provides up to ₹1.5 lakh cashless treatment for seven days to road accident victims. The scheme ensures no victim is denied life-saving care due to lack of funds. Announced by PM Modi from Seva Teerth, it aims to enhance emergency medical access nationwide.

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Which scheme guarantees ₹1.5 lakh cashless treatment for road accident victims for seven days?

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₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 Approved

The Union Cabinet approved ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to bolster the startup ecosystem. It channels capital through Alternative Investment Funds into deep tech, innovative manufacturing, and early-growth sectors. Successor to 2016 FFS 1.0, which aided over 1,370 startups, it expands venture capital beyond metros and reduces funding gaps.

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Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 targets investment in which sectors primarily?

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