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What is “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme?
The “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme was launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key facts The “One Nation, One Fertiliser” scheme or Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana was launched by the Central Government. This is the largest fertilizer ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs
What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?
An Ethiopian delegation led by the Agricultural Minister Dr Meles Mekonen Yimer visited Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) to understand their gain their operational know-how. Key facts Rythu Bharosa Kendras are first-of-its-kind seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres set up by the state ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Food Barons 2022 report
The Food Barons 2022 report released ahead of the Committee on World Food Security. About Food Barons 2022 report The report titled “Food Barons 2022 — Crisis Profiteering, Digitalization and Shifting Power” was released by Canada-based global research firm ETC ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Interest subvention on Short Term Agriculture Loan
On July 17, 2022, Union Cabinet approved to restore the interest subvention on short-term agricultural loans, in order to boost the farm sector. Approval will be applicable to all financial institutions that will ensure stable availability of credit for firm ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs
PMFBY: Govt allocates Rs16000 crore for 2021-22
The Central government has allocated Rupees 16,000 crores for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the upcoming fiscal year 2021-22. Key Facts This allocation was done in order to boost the safety of farmers’ crops. The amount will also ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Sown Crop Area has increased by 36%
On April 20, 2020, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare announced that the sown crop area of summer crops has increased by 36%. Farming had been completely exempted from lock down. Highlights The rise has been mainly observed ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
APMC provides Guidelines to prevent crowding in Mumbai
The Agricultural Produce Market committee has issued guidelines to prevent crowding in markets in Mumbai. The committee has come up with the move as the vegetable traders have stopped working to protect themselves from the virus. This has increased the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Budget 2020: 2.83 lakh Crore Rupees allocated to Agriculture and Rural Development
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman presented the Budget 2020-21 on February 1, 2020. The Minister has allocated Rs 2.83 lakh crore rupees for the agriculture and rural development sector. The Government aims to liberalize farm markets, remove distortions in livestock ..