Mission PACE of Avataran is for which of the following?

Appeared in: AIIMS Nagpur NO - 2018

Explanation

Procurement because the acronym PACE in 'Mission PACE' stands for Procurement and Consumption Efficiency.
This mission was launched by Indian Railways as part of the larger 'Mission Avataran' program.
The primary objective of Mission PACE is to reform and improve the efficiency of the procurement and consumption cycle within the railway system.
It aims to make purchasing more transparent, quality-focused, and cost-effective.

Option A: While Mission PACE contributes to the overall goal of modernization, its specific focus is on procurement, not the entire spectrum of modernization which includes infrastructure, technology, and services.
Option B: Increasing the speed of trains is the specific goal of a different initiative under Mission Avataran, known as 'Mission Raftaar'.
Option C: The development and operation of bullet trains is a separate high-speed rail project and not the specific focus of Mission PACE.

Visual 1: Infographic: A chart showing the seven pillars of 'Mission Avataran', with a brief explanation for each, including Mission PACE, Mission Raftaar, and Mission Zero Accident. This would help learners visualize the different components of the railway transformation plan.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indian Railways Initiatives as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question is from the General Knowledge section and is not related to clinical nursing practice.
However, for nursing candidates appearing for competitive government exams, awareness of major national initiatives is important for the general aptitude section.
What if the question was about 'Mission Indradhanush'? In that case, the answer would relate to healthcare, specifically the universal immunization program launched by the Government of India to vaccinate children and pregnant women.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'Mission PACE' and 'Avataran'. Recognize these as names of specific government initiatives.
If you know the full form of the acronym 'PACE', the answer becomes straightforward. PACE stands for Procurement and Consumption Efficiency.
Analyze the options. 'Procurement' directly matches the 'P' in PACE.
Eliminate other options by recalling or deducing that other railway missions cover topics like speed ('Mission Raftaar') and modernization (the overall goal).

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