Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The aim of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) is to ensure that no one goes hungry by providing free food grains to the most vulnerable sections of society.
2.The primary objective of the Price Monitoring System (PMS) mobile app is to facilitate online shopping for the underprivileged communities.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The PMGKAY was launched to provide free food grains to the poor and vulnerable sections of society during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure that no one goes hungry.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The primary objective of the PMS mobile app is to monitor and track the prices of essential commodities to ensure price stability and prevent inflation.
Source: The Hindu
