Agriculture & Rural Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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At which Jaipur institute did Jayant Chaudhary inaugurate a Skill Centre on 11 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS NIAM)
MSDE: Shri Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated a Skill Centre at Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS NIAM), Jaipur.
Where did Shivraj Singh Chouhan review the drought-affected districts of Andhra Pradesh on 10 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai district
Agriculture Ministry: the meeting was held at the PGRS Hall, District Collectorate, Puttaparthi, in Sri Sathya Sai district.
In which district has the foundation stone of 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University been laid, as mentioned by Amit Shah at the Sahkar Samvad (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Anand
Ministry of Cooperation: the foundation stone of 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University has been laid in Anand district in the name of Tribhuvandas Patel.
The 'Sahkar Samvad' held by Amit Shah in Ahmedabad on 9 July 2025 was part of programmes for which observance?
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Correct answer: A — International Year of Cooperatives 2025
Ministry of Cooperation: the Sahkar Samvad was held as part of the programmes being organised under the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.
Women cooperative workers from which three states took part in the Sahkar Samvad with Amit Shah on 9 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
Ministry of Cooperation and IANS: the Sahkar Samvad was with women associated with the cooperative sectors of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
At which university was the Agritech Innovation Hub inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan and Jayant Chaudhary on 8 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut
Ministry of Education: the Agritech Innovation Hub was inaugurated at the College of Technology, SVPUAT, Meerut.
The Agritech Innovation Hub at SVPUAT, Meerut, inaugurated in July 2025, is powered by which institute?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Ropar
Ministry of Education: the Hub is powered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar.
Under which scheme did the Centre announce funds for fencing against crop damage by wild animals in Uttarakhand (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
Agriculture Ministry: the Central Government will provide funds under MIDH to support fencing efforts in the state.
Which two traditional millets of Uttarakhand will get support under NFSM, as decided at the meeting of 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mandua and Jhingora
Agriculture Ministry: Uttarakhand sought support for 'Mandua' (finger millet) and 'Jhingora' (barnyard millet); the Centre decided to allocate funds under NFSM.
Which Annual General Meeting of ICAR did Shivraj Singh Chouhan chair on 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 96th
Agriculture Ministry: Shri Chouhan chaired the 96th Annual General Meeting of ICAR at the NASC Complex, New Delhi.
Which new multi-state cooperative body did Amit Shah launch at Anand on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation Limited
Ministry of Cooperation: Shri Amit Shah launched the newly formed Multi State Co-operative body, Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation Limited, and unveiled its logo.
The Anand programme of 6 July 2025 marked the completion of how many years of the Union Ministry of Cooperation?
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Correct answer: C — Four
Ministry of Cooperation: the programme marked the completion of 4 years of the Ministry of Cooperation and the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
What is the name of the new NCDFI office building inaugurated by Amit Shah at the NDDB complex in Anand on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maniben Patel Bhawan
Ministry of Cooperation: he inaugurated the new office building of NCDFI in Anand, Maniben Patel Bhawan, at NDDB's office complex.
Which convocation of SKUAST-Kashmir did Shivraj Singh Chouhan attend in Srinagar on 4 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sixth
Agriculture Ministry: Shri Chouhan attended the sixth convocation ceremony of SKUAST-K, Srinagar, and conferred degrees upon the graduates.
Where is India's first Equine Disease-Free Compartment, recognised by WOAH on 3 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — RVC Centre & College, Meerut Cantonment
DAHD: the approved facility is at the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre & College, Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh.
Which international body recognised India's first Equine Disease-Free Compartment in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — World Organisation for Animal Health
DAHD: the compartment was recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on 3 July 2025.
Since which year has India remained free from African Horse Sickness, as noted in the EDFC release (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — 2014
DAHD: India has historically remained free from African Horse Sickness since 2014.
Under which mission will the ₹150-crore Clean Plant Centre in Srinagar, announced on 3 July 2025, be set up?
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Correct answer: C — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture
Agriculture Ministry: a ₹150-crore Clean Plant Center will be established in Srinagar under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
Which J&K initiative, a one-stop centre giving farmers access to all agricultural services, did Shivraj Chouhan praise on 3 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Kisan Khidmat Ghar
Agriculture Ministry: he praised the state's initiative 'Kisan Khidmat Ghar' — a one-stop center providing farmers access to all agricultural services under one roof.
Under which scheme is the Centre considering a ₹100-crore Integrated Aqua Park for Jammu and Kashmir (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — PMMSY Phase-II
Fisheries Ministry: the Government of India is considering a ₹100-crore proposal for an Integrated Aqua Park in J&K under PMMSY Phase-II.
From which country were genetically improved eyed ova of rainbow and brown trout imported for J&K?
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Correct answer: B — Denmark
Fisheries Ministry: the Government of India facilitated import of 13.40 lakh genetically improved eyed ova of rainbow and brown trout from Denmark for J&K.
As on 27 June 2025, what was the total kharif sown area reported by the Agriculture Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — 262.15 lakh hectare
Agriculture Ministry: total kharif area sown as on 27 June 2025 was 262.15 lakh hectare, against 235.44 lakh hectare in 2024.
Where are the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board, inaugurated by Amit Shah on 29 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nizamabad, Telangana
PIB: Amit Shah inaugurated the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana.
Who was announced as the first Chairperson of the National Turmeric Board?
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Correct answer: B — Palle Ganga Reddy
PIB (14 January 2025): Piyush Goyal announced Shri Palle Ganga Reddy as the board's first Chairperson.
Consider the following about the National Turmeric Board: 1. It was launched on 14 January 2025 by the Union Commerce and Industry Minister. 2. Amit Shah said it fulfils a 40-year-old demand of turmeric farmers. 3. Its headquarters are in Hyderabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (PIB, 14 January 2025 and 29 June 2025). Statement 3 is wrong: the headquarters are in Nizamabad.
Which ministry issued the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands' on 29 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
PIB: the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands'.
Under the Model Rules for felling trees on farmland, applicants must register plantations on which portal?
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Correct answer: D — National Timber Management System (NTMS)
PIB: applicants are required to register their plantations on the National Timber Management System (NTMS) portal, which is being developed.
Consider the following about the Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands (June 2025): 1. They will be implemented by the State Level Committee under the Wood-Based Industries (Establishment and Regulation) Guidelines, 2016. 2. Divisional Forest Officers will supervise the verifying agencies. 3. Felling permits are issued directly by Gram Panchayats without site inspection. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (PIB). Statement 3 is wrong: verifying agencies carry out site inspections, and permits are issued based on their reports.
Where will the International Potato Centre (CIP)'s South Asia Regional Centre, approved by the Cabinet on 25 June 2025, be set up?
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Correct answer: D — Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
PIB: the CIP South Asia Regional Centre is being established at Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
The International Potato Center (CIP) is headquartered in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Lima, Peru
CIP: headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries.
Consider the following statements about the International Potato Center (CIP): 1. Its work focuses on potato, sweetpotato and Andean roots and tubers. 2. It is a CGIAR research centre. 3. It was founded in 1991. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
CIP: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: CIP was founded in 1971.
The first consignment of rose-scented litchi flagged off from Pathankot on 23 June 2025 was sent to which city?
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Correct answer: B — Doha
PIB: APEDA facilitated the flag-off of the first consignment of 1 metric tonne of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot, Punjab to Doha, Qatar on 23rd June 2025.
According to the National Horticulture Board, what was Punjab's share in India's total litchi output in FY 2023–24?
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Correct answer: C — 12.39%
PIB (citing NHB): Punjab's litchi production for FY 2023–24 stood at 71,490 metric tonnes, contributing 12.39% to India's total litchi output.
Consider the following statements about the litchi export from Pathankot in June 2025: 1. APEDA, which facilitated the export, functions under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. 2. In addition to Qatar, 0.5 metric tonne of litchi was exported from Pathankot to Dubai, UAE. 3. The produce was supplied by a farmer producer organisation from Gurdaspur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: APEDA is under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and 0.5 metric tonne was also exported to Dubai, UAE; the produce was supplied by progressive farmer Prabhat Singh from Sujanpur, not an FPO from Gurdaspur. So 1 and 2 only.
SECI's green ammonia tender, highlighted on 23 June 2025, calls for the supply of how much green ammonia annually?
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Correct answer: B — 7,24,000 tonnes
PIB: the tender calls for production and supply of 724,000 tonnes (7,24,000 tonnes) of green ammonia annually across 13 fertilizer plants.
Under which scheme component has SECI issued its green ammonia tender for fertilizer plants?
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Correct answer: A — SIGHT Scheme Mode 2A, Tranche I
PIB: the tender is under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme Mode 2A, Tranche I.
Consider the following statements about SECI's green ammonia tender: 1. SECI is a Navratna CPSU under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. 2. SECI will sign offtake agreements for a 10-year contract period. 3. The tender covers supply to 13 fertilizer plants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: SECI is a 'Navratna' CPSU under MNRE; it will sign long-term offtake agreements over a 10-year contract period; supply is across 13 fertilizer plants. All three are correct.
The ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), reviewed by Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 22 June 2025, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Bhopal
PIB: Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited the ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), Bhopal.
On how much quantity of mangoes did the Centre and Karnataka agree on 21 June 2025 to compensate farmers for the price difference?
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Correct answer: C — 2.5 lakh metric tonnes
PIB (Agriculture): Both ministers agreed to compensate farmers for the price difference on 2.5 lakh metric tonnes of mangoes, out of an estimated production of 10 lakh metric tonnes.
The fall in prices that led to the Centre-Karnataka relief decision of June 2025 particularly affected which mango variety?
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Correct answer: B — Totapuri
PIB (Agriculture): Karnataka had said prices for mangoes, particularly the Totapuri variety, had been falling steadily.
Consider the following statements about the mango price relief for Karnataka announced on 21 June 2025: 1. The price difference will be borne equally by the Central and State governments. 2. Compensation for tomato farmers was also approved at the same meeting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Agriculture): The price difference will be borne equally by the Central and State governments. Tomato prices had stabilised, so no immediate action was needed for tomatoes. So the answer is 1 only.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying organised the One Health Communication Strategy Workshop on 20 June 2025 in collaboration with which UN body?
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Correct answer: C — FAO
PIB (DAHD): DAHD, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, organised the workshop in New Delhi on 20th June 2025.
The DAHD–FAO One Health Communication Strategy Workshop of June 2025 was held under a project supported by which fund?
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Correct answer: A — Pandemic Fund
PIB (DAHD): The workshop was held under the Pandemic Fund-supported project titled 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response'.
The national seminar addressed by Amit Shah in Mumbai on 20 June 2025 was organised on the occasion of what?
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Correct answer: C — International Year of Cooperatives 2025
PIB (Cooperation): Amit Shah addressed a national seminar organised in Mumbai on the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.
Whose newly constructed headquarters did Amit Shah inaugurate in Mumbai on 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA)
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah inaugurated the newly constructed headquarters of the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) in Mumbai.
With which country did India hold the first Joint Working Group meeting on Agriculture, in virtual mode, on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ukraine
PIB (Agriculture): The first Joint Working Group meeting on Agriculture was held between India and Ukraine in virtual mode.
In which city did MoS Kamlesh Paswan inaugurate Garuda Aerospace's Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chennai
PIB (Rural Development): Kamlesh Paswan inaugurated Garuda Aerospace's new Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility in Chennai.
What total allocation was announced for states under the Special Central Assistance Guidelines at the Agri Stack conference on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹6,000 crore
PIB (Agriculture): a total allocation of ₹6,000 crore was announced to support States under the SCA Guidelines.
With which group of states were MoUs signed at the National Conference on Agri Stack on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar and Odisha
PIB (Agriculture): MoUs were signed with the States of Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar and Odisha.
Consider the following statements about the Special Central Assistance Guidelines for Agri Stack launched on 13 June 2025: 1. ₹4,000 crore is earmarked for Farmer Registry, including legal heir systems. 2. ₹2,000 crore is earmarked for the Digital Crop Survey. 3. Funds will be distributed to states in proportion to their farmer population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Agriculture): ₹4,000 crore is for Farmer Registry and ₹2,000 crore for Digital Crop Survey, so 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because support is on a first-come-first-served basis. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
Where was the Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Meet 2025 held on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Indore
PIB (Fisheries): the Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Meet 2025 was organised in Indore, Madhya Pradesh on 13 June 2025.
As stated at the Inland Fisheries Meet on 13 June 2025, India's inland fish output has risen by what percentage since 2013-14?
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Correct answer: B — 142%
PIB (Fisheries): inland output has risen 142% since 2013–14 to 147 lakh tonnes.
As per the Fisheries Minister on 13 June 2025, what is India's rank among the world's fish producers?
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Correct answer: A — Second
PIB (Fisheries): the minister said these efforts have made India the world's second-largest fish producer.
On 12 June 2025, procurement of summer moong under the Price Support Scheme was approved in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and which other state?
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Correct answer: C — Gujarat
PIB (Agriculture): 54,166 MT of moong was approved under PSS in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat for the summer crop season 2025–26.
Consider the following statements about the procurement decisions of 12 June 2025: 1. Procurement of 50,750 MT of groundnut under PSS was approved in Uttar Pradesh. 2. Procurement of tur, urad and masur up to 100% of State production has been extended up to 2030–31. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Agriculture): 50,750 MT of groundnut under PSS was approved in Uttar Pradesh, so 1 is correct. The Union Budget 2025 continued 100% procurement of tur, urad and masur for four more years up to 2028–29, not 2030–31, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.
The Price Support Scheme is a component of the umbrella scheme PM-AASHA. Which of the following is NOT a component of PM-AASHA?
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Correct answer: B — PM-KISAN
PIB (Agriculture) (static): PM-AASHA encompasses the Price Support Scheme, Price Deficiency Payment Scheme, Market Intervention Scheme and Price Stabilisation Fund. PM-KISAN is not a component.
Which institution launched the Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA) in New Delhi on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ICRISAT
ICRISAT, in collaboration with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), launched the ICRISAT Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture.
With which Government of India initiative for South-South cooperation did ICRISAT sign an MoU on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — DAKSHIN
ICRISAT signed the MoU with DAKSHIN (Development and Knowledge Sharing Initiative), a Government of India initiative focused on South-South cooperation.
Which cooperative bodies does the world's largest cooperative food grain storage scheme, reviewed by Amit Shah on 2 June 2025, aim to benefit by raising their income?
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Correct answer: C — Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
The scheme aims to increase the income of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and create rural employment.
From which state was the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan launched on 29 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Odisha
The Agriculture Ministry said it was launched from Sakhigopal in Puri district and at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025 aims to reach how many farmers?
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Correct answer: B — Over 1.5 crore
Minister Chouhan said the campaign aims to reach over 1.5 crore farmers.
For how many kharif crops did the Cabinet approve increased MSPs for marketing season 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — 14
The CCEA approved increased MSPs for 14 kharif crops.
Which kharif crop saw the highest absolute increase in MSP for marketing season 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — Nigerseed
Nigerseed had the highest absolute increase (₹820 per quintal), followed by ragi (₹596), cotton (₹589) and sesamum (₹579).
What is the MSP of common paddy for kharif marketing season 2025-26?
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Correct answer: A — ₹2,369 per quintal
Common paddy MSP is ₹2,369 per quintal (up from ₹2,300); ₹2,389 is Grade A paddy and ₹2,400 is maize.