CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a scheme for Farmer’s welfare. It was named as;
A
PMKSY
B
KUSUM
C
NMSA
D
NCU
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi’ (PM-KISAN) scheme was introduced by the government of India in its interim Budget 2019.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), a flagship scheme of Government of India, is an outcome of the continued commitment of Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi to initiate policy actions and implement public programs for an inclusive and productive agricultural sector.

Detailed explanation-3: -16,000 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer. Under the scheme, eligible farmer families are provided a benefit of Rs. 6000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs. 2000 each.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shri Narendra Modi was sworn-in as India’s Prime Minister on 30th May 2019, marking the start of his second term in office.

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