Q16 · UPSC current affairs · 7 September 2026 · PIB · Rashtriya Poshan Maah Mission Saksham Anganwadi Poshan 2.0

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The multi-ministerial convergence mission 'POSHAN Abhiyaan', which aims to improve nutritional outcomes, was launched in which year?

A 2015
B 2018
C 2020
D 2022

Correct answer: (b) 2018

Explanation

Option B is correct because POSHAN Abhiyaan was launched in 2018 as India's flagship multi-ministerial convergence mission. Options A, C, and D cite incorrect launch years.

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