Agriculture Sector
Odisha’s ‘Interest Subsidy-Subvention’ Scheme
The Odisha Cabinet recently made a significant decision to bolster the agricultural sector by approving a provision of Rs. 5700 crore for the implementation of the ‘Interest Subsidy-Subvention’ scheme. This scheme aims to provide much-needed financial support to farmers, ensuring ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 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
Farm Machinery Technology Summit
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized the third edition of the Summit on Farm Machinery Technology, which was held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi from 27-28 April 2023 in physical format. The previous two editions of ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
“Groundwater: A Valuable but Diminishing Resource” Report
“Groundwater: A Valuable but Diminishing Resource” Report was released by the Standing Committee on Water Resources. It recommended that the Indian government must take measures to reduce groundwater overexploitation, primarily driven by the wide cultivation of water-intensive crops like paddy ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
“Global Status of Black Soils” Report
The report titled “Global Status of Black Soils” was released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on the occasion of World Soil Day (December 5). About black soil Black soils are characterized by thick, dark-colored soil horizon rich in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture
India opposed the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture that sought to minimize greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector. What is Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture? The Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture (KJWA) is a special decision under the United ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
FAO: World Food Import Bill at All-Time High
According to the biannual Food Outlook report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the year 2022 is expected to witness the world’s food import bill reaching an all-time high. What did the recent Food Outlook report predict? Food ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
State of Food and Agriculture Report 2022
The State of Food and Agriculture 2022 was released on November 2 this year. What is State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA)? The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) is one of the annual flagship reports released by the UN ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs