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

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UP builds highest number of Amrit Sarovars

Uttar Pradesh has constructed largest number of lakes under the Indian Government’s ambitious Mission Amrit Sarovar. Key facts Uttar Pradesh has constructed 8,462 Amrit Sarovars (lakes) under the Modi Government’s ambitious Mission Amrit Sarovar, which aims to conserve water for ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

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Naga Mircha Festival

The inaugural edition of the Naga Mircha festival was organized in Seiyhama village of Kohima district in Nagaland. Key facts The first-ever Naga Mircha (King Chilli) Festival 2022 was organized in the village hall of Seiyhama village in Kohima district. ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

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FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) report

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have jointly published a report titled “Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) report”. Highlights Food insecurity: Around 6.3 million people in Sri Lanka are experiencing moderate to severe ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

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Government launched Aqua Bazaar feature of Matsya Setu App

To protect the interests of fish farmers and to benefit them from new technologies Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, launched the Online Market Place feature “Aqua Bazar” in the “MatsyaSetu” mobile app. Features of Aqua Bazar The ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

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Jharkhand : Block chain-based Seed distribution

In a significant development to revolutionize agriculture in the country Jharkhand government and global blockchain technology company, SettleMint jointly announced the successful launch of seed distribution to farmers based on blockchain technology. Highlights The move is aimed at reducing pilferage ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

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Japan- IMD partnership on Climate Change

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has partnered with Government of Japan, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Climate Change. They have launched an initiative to hasten climate action across 10 states and Union Territories in India. Important facts related ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 11, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 11, 2022 INDIA – Bihar: JD(U)’s Nitish Kumar takes oath as CM, RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav appointed Deputy CM – Justice Uday Umesh Lalit appointed 49th CJI, to take oath on ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Today's News Headlines