Krishi 24/7: The Union Agriculture Ministry, in collaboration with the Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI), developed Krishi 24/7. Krishi 24/7 is the first-ever AI-powered solution for automated agricultural news monitoring and analysis, with support from Google.org. The tool scans news articles in multiple languages and translates them into English. It extracts essential information […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
‘Bharat’ Atta(Wheat Flour) : New Initiative
‘Bharat’ Atta(Wheat Flour) : New Initiative The Indian government has launched the sale of ‘Bharat’ brand Atta (wheat flour) with a maximum retail price (MRP) of Rs 27.50 per kilogram which is lower than the national average price of Rs 35.93 per kg. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to stabilize the […]
Nutrient Based Subsidy : Approved
Nutrient Based Subsidy : Approved The union cabinet has approved Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the various nutrients of Rabi and Kharif Season for 2022-23. For Rabi Season 2022-23: NBS approved for various nutrients i.e. Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P),Potash (K) and Sulphur (S) For Kharif Season 2023: NBS rates approved for Phosphatic and Potassic […]
PUSA-44 Paddy Variety : Banned
PUSA-44 Paddy Variety : Banned The Punjab Chief Minister has announced a ban on the cultivation of the PUSA-44 paddy variety starting next year. PUSA-44 was developed in 1993 and gained immense popularity among Punjab’s farmers, covering 70 to 80 per cent of the state’s paddy cultivation area due to its high yield. The reasons […]
Dr M S Swaminathan: Passed Away
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 […]
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 […]
