Dr M S Swaminathan: Passed Away Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan (MS Swaminathan) (1925 to 2023) who passed away recently, played a crucial role in heralding the Green Revolution that helped India combat food insecurity. MS Swaminathan Birth date: August 7, 1925. Birth Place: in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Swaminathan brought a social revolution through his policies to […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
General Crop Estimation Survey Portal
General Crop Estimation Survey Portal: The secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) launched the mobile application and the web portal for GCES (General Crop Estimation Survey). General Crop Estimation Survey Portal and mobile application have been designed to transform agricultural practices across the nation. It has been developed by Department of […]
Kisan Rin Portal
Kisan Rin Portal: The Finance Minister and Agriculture Minister will inaugurate the ‘Kisan Rin Portal’ Kisan Rin Portal helps farmers avail of subsidised loans under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC). It was developed in collaboration with multiple government departments. It offers a comprehensive view of farmer data, loan disbursement specifics, interest subvention claims, and scheme […]
Unified Portal For Agricultural Statistics
Unified Portal For Agricultural Statistics: The Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg Portal ) was officially launched recently. This innovative platform is designed to revolutionize data management in India’s agriculture sector, addressing complex governance challenges. The portal aims to provide real-time, reliable, and standardized information, empowering stakeholders and facilitating more responsive and efficient agricultural policies. […]
DiCRA Platform
DiCRA Platform: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-create data-driven digital public good, which includes DiCRA. Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture (DiCRA) is a collaborative digital public good which provides open access to key geospatial datasets pertinent […]
Akshardham Temple : UK Prime Minister Visit
Akshardham Temple : UK Prime Minister Visit UK Prime Minister recently visited the Akshardham Temple in Delhi. The Akshardham Temple, officially known as the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, is a Hindu temple complex located in Delhi, India. It is Located on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was officially opened to the public on 6th […]
AG-365S Kisan Drone
AG-365S Kisan Drone: Marut Drones recently secured type certification approvals from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its AG-365S kisan drone for use in agriculture Under the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules-2021, drones equipped with a Unique Identification Number (UIN) are permitted to operate in Indian airspace. By obtaining this certification, Marut Drones […]
ENTAZIA : Fungicide
ENTAZIA : Fungicide FMC India recently announced the launch of its latest product, ENTAZIA bio fungicide. ENTAZIA is a bio fungicide crop protection product formulated with Bacillus subtilis. It was developed by FMC India. It will provide farmers with a powerful and sustainable tool to protect their crops from fungi while maintaining environmental integrity. It […]
India’s 6th Minor Irrigation Census
India’s 6th Minor Irrigation Census: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the 6th census of minor irrigation schemes (with reference year 2017-18), shedding light on the state of irrigation practices across India. So far, five censuses were conducted in 1986-87, 1993-94, 2000-01, 2006-07, and 2013-14. Highlights of the Report: A total of 23.14 million […]
20% Export Duty On Parboiled Rice
20% Export Duty On Parboiled Rice: The Central Government recently imposed a 20% export duty on parboiled rice. Parboiled Rice also called converted rice, is partially precooked in its inedible husk before being processed for eating. It happens before rice is milled, that is, before the inedible outer husk is removed to yield brown rice […]
