Correct Answer : 2 October 1958
The union government of India made Central Nodal Agencies like NAFED and FCI striving to assure better returns for the farmers. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) from the farmers in several States in the Rabi 2020-21 season has started. Procurement of Pulses & Oilseeds at MSP from farmers under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) scheme in Rabi 2020-21 season currently in progress in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan. NAFED was Founded on 2 October 1958.
Correct Answer : Puducherry
* Puducherry led the nation with 53.03% women electors in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, making it the state/UT with the highest percentage of women electors. * This significant milestone highlights the territory's efforts towards promoting inclusivity and gender equality in the electoral process. * The achievement is particularly notable, considering the overall increase in female electors and their participation in the elections.
Correct Answer : South Korea
* South Korea's parliament impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo on December 27, 2024, amid growing dissatisfaction over his refusal to appoint three judges to the Constitutional Court. * This event followed the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 14, 2024, after he briefly imposed martial law. * The impeachment of Han marked a historic moment as it was the first time an acting president in South Korea was impeached. * The political crisis significantly impacted the country, contributing to economic instability, with the Korean won reaching its lowest value in nearly 16 years.
