CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Mee Annapurna, an inclusive programme has been launched for the welfare of farmers and Bhoomiputras in Maharashtra. The initiative was announced by Integrated Risk Insurance, an IRDA licensed insurance intermediary.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under this scheme, 10 Kgs of food grains is distributed per month free of cost to destitute above the age of 65 years with no or meager subsistence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Annapurna scheme to be launched today, has been postponed by ten days and it will now be launched from April 25.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Annapurna Scheme has been launched with effect from 1st April, 2000. It aims at providing food security to meet the requirement of those senior citizens who, though eligible, have remained uncovered under the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS).

Detailed explanation-5: -IAS Exam Latest Updates. Annapurna Scheme was launched in the year 2000 with effect from 1st April by the Ministry of Rural Development. It is a Central Sector Scheme. It is one of the sub-scheme of the National Assistance Program.