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The Punjab government has introduced the \u2018Meri Rasoi\u2019 scheme to strengthen food security for economically weaker households across the state.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The scheme was announced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as part of the government\u2019s social welfare initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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It is expected to benefit nearly 40 lakh eligible families in Punjab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The rollout is scheduled to begin in April 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Beneficiaries will receive free ration kits on a quarterly basis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Each food kit will include essential grocery items such as pulses, sugar, salt, turmeric powder, and mustard oil.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The scheme supplements the wheat already provided under the National Food Security Act.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on low-income families facing rising food prices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Distribution of the ration kits will be managed by the state\u2019s Food and Civil Supplies Department along with Markfed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Monitoring and quality control measures will be implemented to ensure transparency and proper delivery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The scheme focuses on improving household nutrition by ensuring access to basic food essentials.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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It also supports food affordability and stability for vulnerable sections of society.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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\u2018Meri Rasoi\u2019 reflects the state government\u2019s commitment to welfare-driven governance and inclusive development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Recently Asked Questions in Government Exams<\/h2>\n
The Treaty of Amritsar (1809) was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and which British authority?
\n(A) Lord Wellesley
\n(B) Lord Hastings
\n(C) Lord Minto
\n(D) Lord Dalhousie
\nAnswer: (C)
\nExplanation: The Treaty of Amritsar (1809) was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Lord Minto, limiting Sikh expansion east of the Sutlej River.<\/p>\n2. The Harappan site of Ropar (Rupnagar) is located on the banks of which river?
\n(A) Ravi
\n(B) Beas
\n(C) Sutlej
\n(D) Ghaggar
\nAnswer: (C)
\nExplanation: Ropar is an important Indus Valley Civilisation site located on the Sutlej River in Punjab.<\/p>\n3. Which Guru compiled the Adi Granth, later known as the Guru Granth Sahib?
\n(A) Guru Nanak Dev
\n(B) Guru Arjan Dev
\n(C) Guru Gobind Singh
\n(D) Guru Tegh Bahadur
\nAnswer: (B)
\nExplanation: Guru Arjan Dev compiled the Adi Granth in 1604, which later became the Guru Granth Sahib.<\/p>\n4. The Anandpur Sahib Resolution (1973) primarily demanded what?
\n(A) Separation from India
\n(B) Greater state autonomy
\n(C) Formation of Khalistan
\n(D) Merger with Himachal Pradesh
\nAnswer: (B)
\nExplanation: The resolution sought greater autonomy for Punjab within the Indian federal structure.<\/p>\n5. The Sirhind Canal system in Punjab is primarily fed by which river?
\n(A) Sutlej
\n(B) Ravi
\n(C) Beas
\n(D) Chenab
\nAnswer: (A)
\nExplanation: The Sirhind Canal is drawn from the Sutlej River and supports irrigation in Punjab.<\/p>\n6. Which Mughal ruler ordered the execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur in Delhi?
\n(A) Akbar
\n(B) Jahangir
\n(C) Shah Jahan
\n(D) Aurangzeb
\nAnswer: (D)
\nExplanation: Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed in 1675 during Aurangzeb\u2019s reign.<\/p>\n7. Which district of Punjab shares the longest international border with Pakistan?
\n(A) Amritsar
\n(B) Gurdaspur
\n(C) Ferozepur
\n(D) Tarn Taran<\/p>\nAnswer: (Ferozepur)
\nExplanation: Ferozepur district has one of the longest stretches of the India\u2013Pakistan border in Punjab.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pubjab-launches.png\")
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