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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 37

SSC MTS - 20 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q37

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Which ministry launched the Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme to facilitate the movement of agricultural produce?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Ministry of Civil Aviation

  • The Ministry of Civil aviation launched the Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme to facilitate the movement of agricultural produce.
  • The Krishi Udan scheme is a conversion scheme where 8 departments/ministries namely Ministry of Civil Avaiation, Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER) would leverage their existing schemes to strengthen the logistics for transportation of Agri-produce .
  • Krishi Udan Scheme 2.0 was announced on 27 October, 2021.