Agriculture & Rural Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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By what percentage did the all-India average retail price of tomato fall between 14 October and 14 November 2024, as per the Department of Consumer Affairs?
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Correct answer: B — 22.4%
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the price fell from ₹67.50/kg to ₹52.35/kg, a 22.4% decline. The almost 50% fall was in Azadpur mandi modal prices.
As per the third advance estimate cited by the Department of Consumer Affairs in November 2024, India's tomato production in 2023-24 was:
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Correct answer: D — 213.20 lakh tonnes
PIB (Consumer Affairs): 213.20 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, 4% more than 204.25 lakh tonnes in 2022-23.
Modal prices of tomato fell by almost 50% between 14 October and 14 November 2024 at which mandi, as per the Department of Consumer Affairs?
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Correct answer: A — Azadpur
PIB (Consumer Affairs): modal prices at Azadpur mandi fell from ₹5,883 to ₹2,969 per quintal.
At what MSP was Grade 'A' paddy being procured in Punjab in KMS 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2,320 per quintal
PIB (Food): paddy is being purchased at MSP of ₹2,320 per quintal for Grade 'A' paddy.
As of 8 November 2024, how much paddy had FCI and state agencies procured in Punjab in KMS 2024-25?
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Correct answer: D — 120.67 LMT
PIB (Food): of 126.67 LMT arrivals, 120.67 LMT had been procured by state agencies and FCI.
ICAR-NRC Equine was designated a WOAH Reference Laboratory (announced November 2024) for which disease?
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Correct answer: A — Equine Piroplasmosis
PIB (DAHD): ICAR-NRC Equine has been designated a WOAH Reference Laboratory for Equine Piroplasmosis, a blood-borne disease.
ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, which earned WOAH Reference Laboratory status in November 2024, is located at:
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Correct answer: C — Hisar, Haryana
PIB (DAHD): ICAR-NRC Equine is in Hisar, Haryana.
The official designation of ICAR-NRC Equine as a WOAH Reference Laboratory will be formally announced at:
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Correct answer: B — The 92nd WOAH General Session, May 2025
PIB (DAHD): it will be formally announced at the 92nd WOAH General Session and World Assembly of Delegates in May 2025.
Under the amended rules (November 2024), what is the environmental compensation per stubble-burning incident for a farmer with less than two acres?
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Correct answer: A — ₹5,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land under two acres the EC was revised from ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 per incident.
For a farmer with more than five acres, the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024) is:
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Correct answer: D — ₹30,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land over five acres the EC was revised from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 per incident.
Consider the following about the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024): 1. The amendment rules were notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. For farmers with two acres or more but less than five acres, the rate is ₹10,000 per incident. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: MoEFCC notified the Amendment Rules on 6 November 2024 (G.S.R. 690(E)); the 2-to-under-5-acre rate went from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000. Both are correct.
How much equity infusion in the Food Corporation of India did the CCEA approve on 6 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹10,700 crore
PIB (Cabinet): the CCEA approved infusion of equity of ₹10,700 crore for working capital in FY 2024-25 in FCI.
The ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI (November 2024) is being made by:
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Correct answer: D — Conversion of Ways and Means Advance to equity
PIB (Cabinet): the equity is infused by way of conversion of Ways and Means Advance to equity in 2024-25.
In which year did the Food Corporation of India start its journey?
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Correct answer: A — 1964
PIB (Cabinet): FCI started its journey in 1964 with authorised capital of ₹100 crore and equity of ₹4 crore.
The Tuna Cluster in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (notified 6 November 2024) is being developed under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
PIB (Fisheries): the Department of Fisheries notified the Tuna Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
According to the Fisheries Department, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have an Exclusive Economic Zone of around:
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Correct answer: D — 6.0 lakh sq km
PIB (Fisheries): the islands offer around 6.0 lakh sq km of EEZ rich in under-exploited sea resources.
The estimated resource of tuna and tuna-like species around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as per the Fisheries Department (November 2024), is:
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Correct answer: A — 60,000 metric tonnes
PIB (Fisheries): tuna and tuna-like high-value species are estimated at 60,000 metric tonnes.
How many seed categories did Government e Marketplace (GeM) launch on its portal in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 170
PIB (Commerce & Industry): GeM revamped and introduced 170 seed categories on the portal.
The new seed categories on the GeM portal (November 2024) feature nearly how many seed varieties?
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Correct answer: D — 8,000
PIB (Commerce & Industry): the newly populated categories feature nearly 8,000 seed varieties.
How much paddy had FCI and state agencies procured in Punjab in KMS 2024-25 as of 2 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 85.41 LMT
PIB (Food & Public Distribution): of 90.69 LMT arrivals, 85.41 LMT had been procured by state agencies and FCI as of 2 November 2024.
At what MSP per quintal was Grade 'A' paddy procured in Punjab in KMS 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2,320
PIB (Food & Public Distribution): paddy is being purchased at MSP of ₹2,320 for Grade 'A' paddy.
Consider the following about paddy procurement in Punjab for KMS 2024-25: 1. Procurement commenced on 1 October 2024. 2. The Centre fixed an estimated procurement target of 158 LMT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Food & Public Distribution): procurement began on 1 October 2024 (statement 1 correct); the estimated target is 185 LMT, not 158 LMT (statement 2 wrong).
According to the Ministry of Rural Development (26 October 2024), what share of land records in rural India had been digitised since 2016?
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Correct answer: A — 95%
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: 95% of land records have been digitized in rural India since 2016.
The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), restructured as a Central Sector Scheme in April 2016, was previously known as:
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Correct answer: C — National Land Record Modernization Programme
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: DILRMP, previously known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme, was restructured as a Central Sector Scheme in April 2016, with full funding from the central government.
Which Livestock Census was launched in New Delhi on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 21st
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census in New Delhi today.
The 21st Livestock Census (launched 25 October 2024) is to cover about how many households?
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Correct answer: B — Over 30 crore
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: 21st Livestock Census to cover over 30 crore households; capture data on gender roles in livestock sector.
The animal health security project launched in New Delhi on 25 October 2024 is funded by:
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Correct answer: C — G20 Pandemic Fund
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the Pandemic Fund Project is a $25 Million initiative funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund.
What is the size of the Pandemic Fund project on 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response' launched on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — $25 million
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the Pandemic Fund Project is a $25 Million initiative.
As per the Department of Fertilizers (23 October 2024), the MRP of DAP has been maintained since Covid times at:
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: the MRP of DAP has been maintained at Rs. 1350/- per 50 Kg bag since Covid times.
What special package per tonne was provided for DAP procurement for Rabi 2024, as stated on 23 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3,500 per tonne
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: Rs. 3500/- per MT as a special package costing Rs. 2625 crores has been provided to make the price sustainable for companies for procurement of DAP.
What is the total budgetary allocation for fertilizer subsidy for Rabi 2024-25, as stated by the Department of Fertilizers on 23 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹24,475 crore
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: the total budgetary allocation for Rabi 2024-2025 has been increased to Rs. 24,475 crores.
What is the MSP of wheat for Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26, approved by the CCEA on 16 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,425 per quintal
PIB, 16 Oct 2024 (MSP table): Wheat - MSP RMS 2025-26 ₹2425; MSP RMS 2024-25 ₹2275; increase ₹150.
Which Rabi crop got the highest absolute increase in MSP for Marketing Season 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — Rapeseed & mustard
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the absolute highest increase in MSP has been announced for Rapeseed & Mustard at Rs.300 per quintal, followed by Lentil (Masur) at Rs.275 per quintal.
For Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26, the expected margin over the all-India weighted average cost of production is highest for which crop?
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Correct answer: A — Wheat (105%)
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the expected margin over All-India weighted average cost of production is 105 percent for wheat, followed by 98 percent for rapeseed & mustard; 89 per cent for lentil; ... 50 percent for safflower.
Consider the following statements about the Rabi MSPs for Marketing Season 2025-26 approved on 16 October 2024: 1. Wheat received the highest absolute increase in MSP among Rabi crops. 2. The increase is in line with the Union Budget 2018-19 announcement of fixing MSP at least 1.5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the highest absolute increase was for rapeseed & mustard (₹300); wheat rose by ₹150. Statement 2 is correct per PIB. So statement 2 is correct.
At which airport was an Animal Quarantine & Certification Service (AQCS) for import of pet dogs and cats inaugurated on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Cochin International Airport
PIB (10 Oct 2024): MoS George Kurian inaugurated the newly established AQCS at Cochin International Airport in Kochi, Kerala, to facilitate import of pet dogs and cats.
At the Textiles Ministry's World Cotton Day 2024 event, industry signed MoUs to promote which Indian cotton brand?
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Correct answer: A — Kasturi Cotton
PIB (7 Oct 2024): industry signed several Memorandum of Understandings to promote the Indian Kasturi Cotton brand.
Which instalment of PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi did PM Modi disburse at Washim, Maharashtra, on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 18th
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister disbursed the 18th installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi in Washim, Maharashtra.
What was the approximate value of the 18th PM-KISAN instalment released on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 20,000 crore
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the 18th installment of PM-KISAN was worth about Rs 20,000 crore; Rs 23,300 crore is the total value of all initiatives launched in Washim.
GAUCHIP and MAHISHCHIP, launched by PM Modi in Washim on 5 October 2024, are:
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Correct answer: C — Unified genomic chips for indigenous cattle and buffaloes
PIB (5 Oct 2024): Unified Genomic Chip, GAUCHIP for indigenous cattle and MAHISHCHIP for buffaloes, have been developed along with genotyping services.
How many Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) did PM Modi dedicate to the nation at Washim on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 9,200
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM dedicated to the nation 9,200 FPOs with a combined turnover of around Rs 1,300 crore; 7,500 is the number of AIF projects.
Which instalment of the NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana was launched by PM Modi in Washim on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 5th
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM launched the 5th installment of NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana worth about Rs 2,000 crore.
What is the financial outlay of the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds approved by the Cabinet on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 10,103 crore
PIB (3 Oct 2024): NMEO-Oilseeds will be implemented over a seven-year period, from 2024-25 to 2030-31, with a financial outlay of Rs 10,103 crore.
NMEO-Oilseeds aims to raise primary oilseed production to how much by 2030-31?
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Correct answer: C — 69.7 million tonnes
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the mission aims to increase primary oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31.
Under NMEO-Oilseeds, an online 5-year rolling seed plan will be introduced through which portal?
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Correct answer: B — SATHI
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the Mission will introduce an online 5-year rolling seed plan through the 'Seed Authentication, Traceability & Holistic Inventory (SATHI)' Portal.
What is the total proposed expenditure for PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana approved by the Cabinet on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 1,01,321.61 crore
PIB (3 Oct 2024): PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana will be implemented with a total proposed expenditure of Rs 1,01,321.61 crore.
Which of the two umbrella agriculture schemes approved on 3 October 2024 is described as a 'cafeteria scheme'?
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Correct answer: B — Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY)
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the Cabinet rationalised all CSS into two umbrella schemes, viz. PM-RKVY, a cafeteria scheme, and Krishonnati Yojana (KY).
According to the Cabinet decision of 3 October 2024, Krishonnati Yojana (KY) is meant to:
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Correct answer: D — Achieve food security and self-sufficiency
PIB (3 Oct 2024): PM-RKVY will promote sustainable agriculture, while Krishonnati Yojana will address food security and agricultural self-sufficiency.