Question

    The Centre has extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan

    Anna Yojana, which aims to provide free foodgrain to poor citizens, till September 2022. In which year the PMGKAY was launched by the Centre?
    A 2017 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2018 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2019 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2020 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2021 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The PMGKAY was launched by the Centre in March 2020 after the COVID pandemic breakout. The Centre has extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, which aims to provide free foodgrain to poor citizens, till September 2022. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, free foodgrain is provided to citizens in need through the public distribution system. Under the scheme, free foodgrain is provided to citizens in need through the public distribution system.

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