Cotton
Mandatory Certification for Cotton Quality
The Minister of Textiles Shri Piyush Goyal recently headed the Textile Advisory Group meeting. During the meeting, the issues in the cotton value chain were discussed. After the discussion, the minister issued a Quality Control Order. The order reads that ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
October 7: World Cotton Day
World Cotton Day is observed on October 7 each year to promote the production, transformations, sale and consumption of cotton. Key facts 2022 marks the third anniversary of World Cotton Day. The theme for this year’s World Cotton Day is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Cotton Council of India
Cotton Council of India has been recently set up by the Union government. Why the council was set up? According to the Union Ministry of Textiles, the objective of the council is to resolve the issues related to cotton & ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Second Advance Estimates of Production of Major Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced the Second Advance Estimates of Major Crop Production for 2021-22. Foodgrain production is expected to reach a new high of 316.06 million tonnes. Overview: Foodgrains – 316.06 million tonnes. (record) Wheat –111.32 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
KVIC’s Khadi Handmade Paper Slippers
KVIC is Khadi and Village Industries Commission. It operates under Ministry of MSME. It has recently launched hand made use and throw paper slippers and also khadi baby wear slippers. About Khadi baby wear For the first time, the KVIC ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
October 7: World Cotton Day 2021
World Cotton Day was observed on October 7, across the world, in a bid to raise awareness regarding the cotton sector among people. Key Points UN World Cotton Day (WCD) is celebrated annually on October 7 with the aim of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Kharif Food Grain Production to touch 150.50 mn tonne in 2021
According to Agriculture Ministry, India’s food grain production is expected to touch a record of 150.50 million tonne in the Kharif season of 2021 with a better rice output. Highlights In the Kharif season of 2020-21 crop year, food grain ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Study: Benefits in Punjab due to BT Cotton adoption
As per recent study in Punjab, adoption of BT cotton in Punjab has resulted in net economic and environmental benefits. About BT Cotton BT cotton is a genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically modified pest resistant plant cotton variety. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021