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Dairy Production in Indus Valley Civilization: Key Facts
The Indian and Canadian Archaeologists have found that dairy products were produced by Harappans even before 2500 BCE. The year 2020 marks the 100 years of discovery of Indus Valley Civilization. Key Highlights The study was conducted based on molecular chemical analysis. The analysis of residue in pottery found in Kotada Bhaldi, Gujarat showed traces ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Harappa • Harappan • Indus Valley • Indus Valley Civilisation • Indus Valley Civilization • Milk • milk production
National Diary Development Board and Ladakh sign MoU
The Union Territory of Ladakh and National Dairy Development Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct survey in the rural livelihood of Ladakh. Highlights The survey will collect data required to create a road map towards promotion and development of dairy sector in Ladakh. The roadmap will act as a guide to enhance the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Dairy • Kargil • Ladakh • Leh • Milk • National Dairy Development Board
Food Processing Industries to remain open during extended Lock Down
On April 21, 2020, Government of India announced that food processing industries, caregivers of senior citizens and prepaid mobile charging units are to remain open during extended lock down. Highlights The Ministry of Home Affairs recently issued guidelines for the categories to remain open during extended lock down. According to the guidelines, the states were ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Food Processing Industry • Guidelines • Inter-Ministerial Committee • Milk • Senior Citizens
Committee formed for the implementation of Kisan Rail Scheme
The Government of India recently formed a committee in order to make suggestions on Kisan Rail Scheme. The scheme was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in the Union Budget 2020-21. Highlights The Committee has been formed with representatives from Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Railways. The Committee will explore into the options of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Agriculture • Fish • Indian Railways • kisan rail scheme • Milk • nirmala sitaraman • PPP Model • union budget 2020-21
Milk Price Rise in India
On December 14, 2019, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) and Mother Dairy (owned by National Diary Development Board) increased MRP (Maximum Retail Prices) of their pouched milk by Rs 2 per litre. Why the price rise? The two main reasons behind the price hike is partly structural and partly weather related. The months between ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Dairy Industry • Dairy Sector • Milk • milk production • National Dairy Development Board
National Dairy Plan
The National Dairy Plan phase-I recently concluded on November 30th. It was introduced in 2012 to develop the dairy sector of the country. Its projects were largely funded by the International development Association of the World Bank. The first phase was introduced with an outlay of 2,242 crore INR. It focused on two main areas: ..
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Dairy • Food and drink • Milk