Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

National: 2022

Question:
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana that was started in 2020 after Covid affected livelihoods, has been merged with which of the following in Dec 2022?
Options:
Food-for-Work
National Food Security Act
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana.
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan
Correct Answer:
National Food Security Act
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana has been merged with the National Food Security Act in Dec 2022. The ration under the Act will be given to the beneficiaries free of cost till Dec 2023. Under the Act, originally, rice was to be provided at ₹ 3 a kg, wheat at ₹ 2, millet at Re 1 — each up to 5 kg per person. The move to now make ration free under the Act will cost the government ₹ 2 lakh crore for a year.