CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Mission Shakti Living Lab, developed in partnership with Mission Shakti, aims to accelerate women’s economic empowerment by working directly with women self-help groups through income-generation activities and skill-building.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Odisha. Odisha has launched the Mission Shakti Living Lab project with an aim to empower women economically and drive gender equality. The Department of Mission Shakti and United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have signed an agreement in this regard.

Detailed explanation-3: -The norms of ‘Mission Shakti’ will be applicable with effect from 01.04. 2022. ‘Mission Shakti’ is a scheme in mission mode aimed at strengthening interventions for women safety, security and empowerment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mission Shakti was launched in the state on 8th March, 2001 by Hon’ble Chief Minister, Odisha Sri Naveen Patnaik.