Q. PBW RS1, which was seen in the news, is a new variety of which crop?
Answer: Wheat
Notes: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has come up with a new wheat variety called PBW RS1, which contains high levels of amylose starch. RS stands resistant starch. This new wheat will help regulate blood sugar and obesity and to reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
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