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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 27

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q27

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As of November 2022, who is the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries in India?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e.Pashupati Kumar Paras 

The ministry is currently headed by Pashupati Kumar Paras, a Cabinet Minister.

  • The ministry was set up in the year 1988, to develop a strong and vibrant food processing industry, to create increased employment in the rural sector, and to enable farmers to reap the benefits of modern technology to create a surplus for exports and stimulate demand for processed food.
  • Piyush Goyal to chair the Conference and launch the Sugar-Ethanol Portal. Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution is organizing a 'National Conference of Food Ministers' on Wednesday, 5th July 2023 in New Delhi.