Indian Agriculture
Restructuring of ICAR
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an important institution that has contributed immensely to the growth and development of Indian agriculture. To make it more efficient and effective, the government has constituted a high-level committee to restructure ICAR in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Bihan Mela
Bihan Mela is a unique festival celebrated by the Kondh tribe in Odisha’s Nayagarh district since 2019. Literally meaning “seed festival,” it is a celebration of the indigenous crops and varieties grown by the farmers in the region. Participation in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Restriction of Glyphosate
The Indian Government officially restricted the use of popular herbicide glyphosate. What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is an herbicide that is applied on the leaves to kill both broadleaf plants and grasses. It is a non-selective herbicide that can kill almost ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
What is “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme?
The “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme was launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key facts The “One Nation, One Fertiliser” scheme or Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana was launched by the Central Government. This is the largest fertilizer ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs
PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022
The PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on October 17 in Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Key facts The 2-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan will witness the participation of more than 13,500 farmers ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?
An Ethiopian delegation led by the Agricultural Minister Dr Meles Mekonen Yimer visited Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) to understand their gain their operational know-how. Key facts Rythu Bharosa Kendras are first-of-its-kind seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres set up by the state ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
IARI Basmati Varieties
The IARI has organized Kisan Sampark Yatra from September 27 to 29 this year to get feedback on the 3 new varieties of IARI Basmati varieties. Key facts The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) sought feedback on the 3 new ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs
KRITAGYA 3.0
KRITAGYA 3.0 was launched by ICAR to promote “speed breeding” for crop improvement. Key facts The Indian Council of Agricultural Research along with its National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) and Crop Science Division is organizing a hackathon KRITAGYA 3.0 ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs