CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December, 1985.

Detailed explanation-2: -[8th January, 1986.] An Act to provide for the establishment of an Authority for the development and promotion of exports of certain agricultural and processed food products and for matters connected therewith.

Detailed explanation-3: -APEDA is mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of the following scheduled products: Fruits, Vegetables and their Products. Meat and Meat Products. Poultry and Poultry Products.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dr. Madhaiyaan Angamuthu, is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Assam-Meghalaya Cadre who has ample experience in several key sectors of public administration.

Detailed explanation-5: -Detailed Solution. The director of APEDA is appointed by APEDA. Other officers and staff appointed by the authority.