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Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy assured the public of sufficient petroleum product availability for three months.
Despite the minister's assurance, fuel outlets in parts of Hyderabad experienced crowding for the third consecutive day.
LPG auto drivers in the region continued to face difficulties regarding fuel availability.
Responsible for ensuring the availability, distribution, and pricing of essential commodities, including food grains, sugar, kerosene, and sometimes petroleum products, within the state. They also oversee the Public Distribution System (PDS).
A central statutory body established under the PNGRB Act, 2006, to regulate the refining, processing, storage, transportation, distribution, marketing, and sale of petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas, excluding production of crude oil and natural gas.
To ensure the delivery of certain commodities, the supply of which, if obstructed due to hoarding or black marketing, would affect the normal life of the people.
Key: Empowers the government to regulate the production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities and declare any commodity as 'essential' to control its price and availability.
To manage food scarcity and distribute essential food and non-food items at subsidized rates to the poor.
Key: Operated jointly by Central and State Governments, with states responsible for operational aspects like identification of beneficiaries, issuance of ration cards, and supervision of Fair Price Shops.
GS Paper II: Governance, Constitution, Public Administration; GS Paper III: Economy (Essential Commodities, Supply Chain Management)
General Awareness: Indian Polity, Current Affairs
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Economy
General Awareness: Indian Polity, Current Affairs
General Awareness: Current Affairs
Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister. 2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 2 only
Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State. 2. According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through 1. Adjournment motion 2. Question hour 3. Supplementary questions Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Medium for specific state-level ministerial news, High for general topics like essential commodities and governance.
Government department responsible for the distribution of essential commodities.
Legislation enabling government control over production, supply, and distribution of vital goods.
Indian food security system providing subsidized food and non-food items to the poor.