CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Chhattisgarh government was the first who took the initiative to pass the first food security act in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Act legally entitles upto 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population to receive subsidized foodgrains under Targeted Public Distribution System. About two thirds of the population therefore is covered under the Act to receive highly subsidized foodgrains.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA 2013) converts into legal entitlements for existing food security programmes of the Government of India. It includes the Midday Meal Scheme, Integrated Child Development Services scheme and the Public Distribution System.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The Correct Answer is “Pranab Mukherjee". National Food Security Act 2013 extends to the whole of India and it was to be rolled out by the states within one year of its enactment.