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Sun, 17 Nov 2024

💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India Important

All-India average retail price of tomato falls 22.4% in a month

On 17 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Department of Consumer Affairs said the all-India average retail price of tomato fell 22.4% between 14 October and 14 November 2024.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs

Sat, 09 Nov 2024

🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Punjab Important

FCI and state agencies procure 120.67 LMT paddy in Punjab in KMS 2024-25

On 9 November 2024, the Food Ministry said FCI and state agencies had procured 120.67 lakh metric tonnes of paddy in Punjab as of 8 November in Kharif Marketing Season 2024-25.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 2 MCQs

Fri, 08 Nov 2024

🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 Haryana Must know

ICAR-NRC Equine, Hisar, designated WOAH Reference Laboratory for Equine Piroplasmosis

On 8 November 2024, the Animal Husbandry Department said ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, Hisar, Haryana, has been designated a World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Reference Laboratory for Equine Piroplasmosis.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 3 MCQs

Thu, 07 Nov 2024

🌿 Pollution & Conservation 📍 India Must know

Environmental compensation for stubble burning doubled; CAQM orders states to enforce

On 7 November 2024, CAQM ordered Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi to impose revised, doubled environmental compensation for stubble burning under amendment rules notified by the Environment Ministry on 6 November.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs

Wed, 06 Nov 2024

💹 Economy 📍 India Important

CCEA approves ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI

On 6 November 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved infusion of ₹10,700 crore equity in the Food Corporation of India for working capital in 2024-25, by converting Ways and Means Advance to equity.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
💹 Economy 📍 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Important

Fisheries Department notifies Tuna Cluster in Andaman and Nicobar Islands under PMMSY

On 6 November 2024, the Department of Fisheries notified the development of a Tuna Cluster in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 3 MCQs

Mon, 04 Nov 2024

🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 India Important

GeM launches 170 seed categories on its portal

On 4 November 2024, Government e Marketplace (GeM) announced 170 revamped seed categories on its portal, covering nearly 8,000 seed varieties.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs

Sun, 03 Nov 2024

🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Punjab Important

Punjab paddy procurement reaches 85.41 LMT in KMS 2024-25

On 3 November 2024, the Centre said FCI and state agencies had procured 85.41 LMT of paddy in Punjab in KMS 2024-25 as of 2 November.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 3 MCQs

Sat, 26 Oct 2024

📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Important

95% of rural land records digitised under DILRMP

On 26 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Rural Development said 95% of land records in rural India had been digitised since 2016 under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs

Fri, 25 Oct 2024

🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Delhi Must know

21st Livestock Census launched; to cover over 30 crore households

On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census, which will cover over 30 crore households and capture data on gender roles in the livestock sector.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 2 MCQs
🔬 Health & Medicine 📍 Delhi Important

$25 million G20 Pandemic Fund project on animal health security launched

On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the $25 million Pandemic Fund project on 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response', funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 2 MCQs

Wed, 23 Oct 2024

🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 India Important

Government calls DAP shortage reports misleading; MRP kept at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag

On 23 October 2024, in India, the Department of Fertilizers called media reports of a DAP shortage hurting Rabi prospects misleading, saying the MRP of DAP has been kept at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag since Covid times and subsidy has been raised.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs

Wed, 16 Oct 2024

🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 India Must know

Cabinet raises MSP for Rabi crops for Marketing Season 2025-26; wheat at ₹2,425 per quintal

On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved higher Minimum Support Prices for all mandated Rabi crops for Marketing Season 2025-26.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 4 MCQs

Thu, 10 Oct 2024

🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Kerala

Animal Quarantine & Certification Service inaugurated at Cochin International Airport

On 10 October 2024, in Kochi, Kerala, Union MoS George Kurian inaugurated the newly established Animal Quarantine & Certification Service at Cochin International Airport to facilitate import of pet dogs and cats.

For: State PSC · Judiciary 1 MCQs

Mon, 07 Oct 2024

💹 Economy 📍 India

Textiles Ministry celebrates World Cotton Day 2024; MoUs to promote Kasturi Cotton brand

On 7 October 2024, in India, Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh attended the Ministry's World Cotton Day 2024 celebration, where industry signed MoUs to promote the Indian Kasturi Cotton brand.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Banking & Insurance +1 1 MCQs

Sat, 05 Oct 2024

🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Maharashtra Must know

PM in Washim releases 18th PM-KISAN instalment, launches agri and animal husbandry initiatives worth Rs 23,300 crore

On 5 October 2024, in Washim, Maharashtra, PM Narendra Modi disbursed the 18th instalment of PM-KISAN worth about Rs 20,000 crore and launched agriculture and animal husbandry initiatives worth around Rs 23,300 crore.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 5 MCQs

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 India Important

Cabinet approves National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds with Rs 10,103 crore outlay

On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) for 2024-25 to 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs 10,103 crore.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 India Important

Cabinet approves PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana with Rs 1,01,321.61 crore outlay

On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved rationalising all centrally sponsored agriculture schemes into two umbrella schemes, PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana, with a proposed expenditure of Rs 1,01,321.61 crore.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs