Current Affairs

GK MCQs Section

Page-7 of Agriculture Current Affairs

India’s Agricultural Projections for 2047

The ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (ICAR-NIAP) recently released the policy paper titled Indian Agriculture to 2047-Reshaping Policies for Sustainable Development. Its projections indicate that...

April 15, 2025

Punjab Bans Hybrid Rice Seeds

The Punjab government imposed a ban on the cultivation of hybrid rice varieties, citing concerns over groundwater conservation and environmental pollution. This decision has ignited a fierce debate...

April 12, 2025

Vembur Sheep

The Vembur sheep, known locally as ‘Pottu aadu’, is a unique indigenous breed found in Tamil Nadu. This breed is recognised for its distinctive coat pattern, which features...

April 11, 2025

Warangal Chapata Chilli gets GI Tag

The Warangal Chapata chilli, popularly known as Tomato chilli, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the GI Registry of India on March 28, 2025. This recognition...

April 4, 2025

IVF Technology for Cattle Breeding

Recently, Puducherry achieved milestone in livestock management. The first calf born through In-Vitro Fertilized Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET) technology was delivered in Kanuvapet village. This development is part of...

April 2, 2025

Punjab Advances Paddy Sowing Date

Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced change in the agricultural calendar. The state government has decided to advance the paddy sowing date to June 1. This decision aims...

April 2, 2025

ICAR-CTCRI Develops Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato

The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) developed an orange-fleshed sweet potato (SP-95/4) to improve tribal food security in Kerala and other states. It has successfully passed final...

April 1, 2025

Animal Genetic Resources

Animal genetic resources are crucial for sustainable food production and nutrition. They form the backbone of livestock development. Livestock is vital for the livelihoods of the rural poor,...

March 26, 2025

Need for Fertilizer Subsidy Reforms in India

The Indian parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has raised concerns regarding the fertiliser subsidy system. The committee, led by MP Kirti Azad, has recommended that the...

March 25, 2025

Comparing Kisan Aandolan 1.0 and 2.0

The Kisan Aandolan, or farmers’ movement, in India has seen two phases – Kisan Aandolan 1.0 and Kisan Aandolan 2.0. The first protest took place between November 2020...

March 22, 2025

Archives

E-Books

States PSC General Studies

Latest in Hindi