Rashtriya Kamadhenu Aayog announces Online Exam

The Rashtriya Kamadhenu Aayog recently announced that it is to conduct a National-level “Gau-Vigyan” (Cow Science) online exam. This is being done to generate interest among the students and public about the indigenous cow and its benefits. About the Exam The exam is to be held on February 25, 2021. All students of primary, secondary ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman • cow science • cow slaughter • exam • indigenous cow • rashtriya gokul mission

Rashtriya Kamadhenu Aayog begins “Kamadhenu Deepawali Abhiyan”

On October 12, 2020, the Rashtriya Kamadhenu Aayog (RKA) began the nation wide campaign called “Kamadhenu Deepawali Abhiyan”. Key Highlights The campaign aims to promote extensive use of cow dung during the Diwali season. The RKA will promote cow dung based Diyas, dhoop, Agarbatti, swastika, wall-pieces, idols of goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. The aim ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Animal husbandry • cow dung • farmer welfare • rashtriya gokul aayog • rashtriya gokul mission

Interim Budget 2019: What’s there for Agriculture

The Union Minister of Finance Piyush Goyal presented the interim budget. The various provisions in the budget related to the Agricultural sector are listed below: The budget announced a farm support scheme for farmers owning up to 2 hectares of lands. These farmers will get Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments effective from ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Topics: Department for fisheries • farm support scheme • Kisaan credit card • rashtriya gokul mission • Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog • Union Minister of Finance

Fact Box: Embryo transfer technology (ETT)

Department of Animal husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in co-operation with 12 States had undertaken Mass Embryo Transfer programme in indigenous breeds under National Mission on Bovine Productivity Scheme. The programme is implemented with the objective of conservation and development of indigenous breeds under Rashtriya Gokul Mission using Embryo transfer technology (ETT). Embryo transfer technology (ETT) ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017

Topics: Agriculture • Animal husbandry • Government Schemes • National • National Mission on Bovine Productivity • rashtriya gokul mission