Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Aadhar-enabled PDS
The correct answer is Aadhar-enabled PDS. - 20th National Conference
- Andhra Pradesh is a pioneer in providing 725 e-governance services in rural areas.
- The linking of the AADHAAR Cards has helped the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and the beneficiaries get their financial benefits directly to their bank accounts.
- The two day National Conference on e-Governance concluded in Visakhapatnam.
- The Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Law & Justice Shri P.P. Chaudhary chaired the valedictory session of the 20th National Conference on e-Governance.
- Shri P.P. Chaudhary gave away the awards to the winners. National Awards for e-Governance 2016-17 were presented in two types of awards for each category. Out of 20 awards, 09 are Gold and 11 Silver. Gold Award carries a certificate, citation and cash award of Rs 2.00 lakhs. Silver Award carries a certificate, citation and cash award of Rs. 1.00 lakh.
- Aadhar-enabled PDS
- Aadhaar enabled Public Distribution System based on biometric authentication for distribution of food and non-food items at subsidized rates for beneficiaries.
- Aepds- Department of Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies.
- Andhra Pradesh
- Chief Minister - Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy
- Governor - Bhiswabhusan Harichandan
- National Bird - Snakehead Murrel (Channa Striata)
- National Animal - Blackbuck
- National Tree - Neem Tree
- National Flower - Common Jasmine
- National Parks - Papikonda National Park, Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Sri Venkateshwara National Park.
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