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What is Green Ammonia?
The Government of India is recently inviting bids for Green Ammonia Projects to reduce the import dependence of the country. As per the Union power and new and renewable energy Ministry, the bids for Green Ammonia projects will be conducted ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
GSFC launches indigenous varieties of Calcium Nitrate and Boronated Calcium Nitrates
On October 9, 2020, the Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals India Limited (GSFC) launched the indigenous variety of boronated calcium nitrate and Calcium nitrate. The Chemicals are being manufactured in the country for the first time. All these years these ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
National Fertilizers Limited launches Mobile Soil Testing Labs
On June 29, 2020, the National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) launched the Mobile Soil Testing Labs. Around 5 mobile labs were launched by NFL to promote appropriate use of fertilizers to maintain soil quality. Highlights The Mobile Soil Testing labs have ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Per Drop More Crop: Rs 4,000 crore allocated
The Government of India has allocated Rs 4,000 crores under Per Drop More Crop component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana for the year 2020-21. Highlights The Government of India has allocated the funds to implement the Per Drop More ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
What is “Direct Seeding of Rice” being encouraged amongst farmers?
The farmers of Punjab and Haryana are being encouraged to adopt “direct seeding of rice” due to shortage of labourers. This is being encouraged in place of conventional transplanting. Conventional Transplanting During Conventional Transplanting, the farmers prepare nurseries. The paddy ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
GoI to launch Farmers’ Movement on Integrated Soil Nutrient Management
On May 6, 2020, the Union Minister of Agriculture Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has called for farmers’ movement to integrate soil nutrient management. The announcement was made during progress review of Soil Health Programme. Highlights The Farmer movement is to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020