APEDA Current Affairs, GK & News
Exports of GI-tagged Agri products
In line with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision, the central government decided to give a renewed thrust to the use of geographical indications (GI) tag to promote India’s unique agricultural products in the international markets. GI-tagged agricultural products There are 150 GI-tagged products in India, which are agricultural and food products. Out of 150 GI-tagged products ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision • APEDA • Buyer-seller meets • GI tag
GI certified Madurai Jasmine Flowers exported to US, Dubai
Geographical Indications (GI) certified Madurai jasmine and other traditional flowers like lily, button rose, chamanthi, and marigold were exported to United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 8, 2021 from Tamil Nadu. Key Points This will fulfil the need of Indian diaspora for fresh flowers for deities at home and temples. These flowers ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: APEDA • export of Jasmine • GI certified Madurai Jasmine Flowers • GI tag • Jasmine Capital of India • Jasmine Flower • Madurai
Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir exported to Dubai
First Commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries was exported to Dubai from Srinagar on July 6, 2021 in order to boost horticultural exports. Key Points In June, a sample consignment was sent to Dubai from Sri Nagar prior to this shipment. After an encouraging response from consumers in Dubai, first commercial shipment was exported ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: Agricultural and Food export • APEDA • Farmer Producer Organisation • Horticulture • horticulture crops • Kashmir • Mishri variety of cherries
Assam’s Burmese grapes exported to Dubai
To harness the export potential of agricultural & processed food products from north-eastern states, fresh Burmese grapes shipment was exported to Dubai from Guwahati. Highlights Burmese grapes are referred as ‘Leteku’ in Assamese language. Leteku is rich in vitamin C and Iron. Grapes were sourced and packed at a collection centre in Darang district of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: Agriculture Export • APEDA • Burmese grapes • Darang district of Assam • Leteku • Red Rice
Export of processed food products increase by 27% during April-February 20-21
The exports of processed food products during April-February 2020-21 grew by 26.51%. Their exports amounted to Rs 43,798 crores during this period. Exports of Processed Food Products The major food products exported during 2020-21 were processed vegetables, pulses, processed fruits and juices, guar gum, groundnuts, milled products, oil meals, alcoholic beverages and oil meals. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: agricultural exports • APEDA • Food Processing Industry • production linked incentive scheme • SAMPADA Yojana