Rabi Crops
PMFBY: Working Group set up
The Central Government has set up a working group, with the aim of rolling out an overhauled Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) from kharif season 2022. Key Points This working group has been constituted comprising of officials from Centre, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
MSP increased for all Rabi crops for 2022-23
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved an increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all the mandated Rabi crops on September 8, 2021. Highlights MSP was increased for the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2022-23 with the aim of realigning ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Centre announces hike in MSP for Kharif Crops
Union Cabinet approved an increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Kharif crops for 2021-22, to increase farmers’ income. Key Points Centre has increased MSP for paddy by Rs It now stands at to Rs 1,940 per quintal for 2021-22 crop. Highest ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
What are Western Disturbances?
The recent Western Disturbance is responsible for an increased amount of snowfall in J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and the rapid dip in Delhi’s temperature. In several other states, the Western Disturbances have tightened its grip creating foggy conditions. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
GoI increases Minimum Support Price of Rabi Crops
On September 21, 2020, the Government of India increased the Minimum Support Price of rabi crops. The MSP of wheat has been increased by Rs 50 per quintal. The other crops are Chana, Mustard, Safflower and Masoor. Highlights The key ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana reviewed
On July 13, 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman reviewed Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana. Highlights The Minister reviewed the journey of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana since 2016. The scheme will now on focus on leveraging technologies. The scheme is ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Kharif crops: 44% more and Pulses: 2.5 times more in 2020
The Sowing coverage area in India for the 2020 Kharif season has increased as compared to that of 2019. Highlights The sowing area of Kharif crops has increased by 44% and that of pulses has increased by 2.5 times. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
PM-KISAN Scheme: Rs 18,517 crores released
On May 14, 2020, the Agriculture Ministry released Rs 18,517 crores under PM-KISAN scheme. This will help benefit 9.25 crores of families. Highlights The Government of India has so far released Rs 18,517 crores under PM-KISAN scheme since the lock ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020