Agriculture & Rural Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
At the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela in February 2026, what interest did the Agriculture Minister say would apply if farmers' money is withheld?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 12%
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said holding back farmers' money will invite 12% interest.
Where is the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, inaugurated on 25 February 2026, held?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — ICAR-IARI campus, New Delhi
The annual mela is held at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute campus in Pusa, New Delhi.
What MSP was fixed for raw jute (TD-3 grade) for the 2026-27 season?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — ₹5,925 per quintal
The CCEA fixed the MSP of raw jute (TD-3) at ₹5,925 per quintal, ₹275 more than in 2025-26.
Which agency acts as the Central Government's nodal agency for price support operations for raw jute?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Jute Corporation of India
The Jute Corporation of India continues as the nodal agency, with losses fully reimbursed by the Centre.
Consider the following statements about the raw jute MSP for 2026-27: 1. It ensures a return of 61.8% over the all-India weighted average cost of production. 2. The principle of fixing MSP at least 1.5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production was announced in the Union Budget 2018-19. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the CCEA decision of 24 February 2026.
Under the MoU signed on 18 February 2026, how much rice will the Food Corporation of India supply to the World Food Programme?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 2,00,000 metric tonnes
FCI will supply 200,000 metric tonnes of rice (up to 25% broken) to WFP.
Consider the following statements about the FCI–WFP rice MoU of February 2026: 1. It is valid for five years from the date of signing and may be extended by mutual consent. 2. The price is fixed for the entire five-year period. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The price is to be agreed annually; the current price is ₹2,800 per quintal up to 31 March 2026.
Which helpline number can farmers dial to use the Bharat-VISTAAR service launched on 17 February 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 155261
Farmers can dial 155261 to ask questions and get answers, including mandi prices.
Bharat-VISTAAR Phase 1 was launched on 17 February 2026 in which city?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Jaipur
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Bharat-VISTAAR Phase 1 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in the presence of CM Bhajanlal Sharma.
Consider the following statements about Bharat-VISTAAR: 1. Its full form is Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources, and it was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. 2. It is envisaged as a multilingual AI tool that integrates the AgriStack portals and the ICAR package on agricultural practices. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Budget 2026-27 summary and the Ministry of Agriculture's launch release.
As cited by CAQM on 16 February 2026, which state recorded the most fire events during the 2025 wheat harvesting season (1 April–31 May)?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Punjab
Punjab recorded 10,207 fire events, against 1,832 in Haryana and 259 in the NCR districts of Uttar Pradesh.
How much wheat did the Government of India approve for export on 13 February 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 25 LMT
The government approved 25 LMT of wheat exports, plus an additional 5 LMT of wheat products.
Consider the following statements about the sugar export decision of 13 February 2026: 1. An additional 5 LMT of sugar exports was allowed for the 2025-26 season. 2. Mills must export at least 70% of their allocated quantity by 30 June 2026 to get the additional quota. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The extra 5 LMT is on top of 15 LMT allowed in November 2025, for mills exporting at least 70% of their allocation by 30 June 2026.
The National Medicinal Plants Board, which held a Chintan Shivir on 11 February 2026, functions under which ministry?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Ministry of Ayush
NMPB is under the Ministry of Ayush; MoS (IC) Ayush Prataprao Jadhav led the inaugural session.
The Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants held at Vigyan Bhawan on 11 February 2026 marked how many years of the National Medicinal Plants Board?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 25 years
The programme also marked 25 years of NMPB.
In which city was BIOFACH 2026, where India was 'Country of the Year', inaugurated on 10 February 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Nuremberg
BIOFACH 2026, the world's leading organic trade fair, opened in Nuremberg, Germany.
Which body organised India's participation at BIOFACH 2026, and which regulation did the Commerce Secretary highlight there?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — APEDA; National Programme for Organic Production
APEDA organised India's participation; the Commerce Secretary highlighted amendments to the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).
The National Pulses Consultation and Strategy Meeting of 7 February 2026 was held at the Food Legumes Research Platform in:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Amlaha, Sehore (Madhya Pradesh)
It was held at the FLRP in Amlaha, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh.
Consider the following about the pulses consultation of 7 February 2026: 1. The roadmap for the pulses self-reliance mission was finalised there. 2. Shivraj Singh Chouhan outlined a plan that includes 1,000 pulse mills, seed villages and a cluster model. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Agriculture Ministry's release.
What record monthly production of P&K fertilisers (DAP and NPKs) did India achieve in January 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 15.76 LMT
Domestic P&K production reached a record 15.76 lakh metric tonnes in January 2026.
Consider the following about the withdrawal of the wheat stock limit order on 5 February 2026: 1. The withdrawn order was dated 27 May 2025. 2. After withdrawal, wheat stockists no longer need to declare their stock on the food stock portal. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. All wheat-stocking entities must still declare their stock every Friday on foodstock.dfpd.gov.in.
Which Union Minister chaired the second meeting of the committee to counter misleading publicity on processed foods on 2 February 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Chirag Paswan
Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan chaired the meeting in New Delhi.
What is Bharat-VISTAAR, proposed in the Union Budget 2026-27?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — A multilingual AI tool giving farmers customised advisory
Bharat-VISTAAR is a multilingual AI tool that integrates AgriStack portals and ICAR's package of practices.
Which of the following crops is NOT among the high-value crops the Union Budget 2026-27 said it would support in coastal areas?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Saffron
The crops named were coconut, sandalwood, cocoa and cashew in coastal areas.
Which institution will act as the host institution for the high-level committee formed in January 2026 to strengthen FPOs in Tamil Nadu?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana, Tiruchirappalli
PIB (Agriculture): ICAR-NRCB, Tiruchirappalli, along with KVKs through ICAR-ATARI Hyderabad, will act as the host institution.
The committee to strengthen FPOs in Tamil Nadu was formed after the Union Agriculture Minister's visit to which district?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Erode
PIB (Agriculture): the decision follows Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan's recent visit to Erode, Tamil Nadu.
The Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour approved in January 2026 at Mayabunder is located in which State/UT, and under which scheme?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Andaman & Nicobar Islands; PMMSY
PIB (Fisheries): Mayabunder, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, with 100% central assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
The Mayabunder fishing harbour will provide safe landing and berthing facilities for how many fishing vessels?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 430
PIB (Fisheries): safe landing and berthing for 430 fishing vessels and annual fish landing of 9,900 tonnes.
In which capacity did India participate in Gulfood 2026, the world's largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Country Partner
PIB (Commerce): India marked its presence at Gulfood 2026 as the Country Partner.
Under which APEDA initiative did eight Indian agri-food startups showcase innovations at Gulfood 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — BHARATI
PIB (Commerce): eight Indian startups showcased agri-food innovation under APEDA's BHARATI initiative.
Under the ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme (January 2026), Central Processing Centres will be set up in:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Golaghat (Assam) and Tripura
PIB (DoNER): two CPCs will be established, one in Golaghat (Assam) and the other in the North Fulkabari region of Tripura.
The foundation stone of the Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme was laid in January 2026 in which state?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Tripura
PIB (DoNER): Scindia laid the foundation stone at North Fulkabari, Tripura.
Consider the following about agarwood as stated by the DoNER Minister in January 2026: 1. India has about 150 million agarwood trees. 2. Nearly 90% of them are in the North-Eastern states. 3. Agarwood has already received a GI tag. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (DoNER): India has around 150 million agarwood trees, nearly 90% in the North-East; the GI tag process is still under way.
Where did APEDA organise an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet with the Assam government in January 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Guwahati
PIB (Commerce): APEDA organised the Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet at Guwahati.
A session at APEDA's Guwahati organic conclave covered which edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 8th
PIB (Commerce): the conclave featured a sensitisation session on NPOP 8th Edition, including the regulatory framework and labelling requirements.
Where was India's first open-sea marine fish farming project launched in January 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — North Bay, Sri Vijaya Puram
PIB (Earth Sciences): the project was launched on site at North Bay, Sri Vijaya Puram, in the Andaman Sea.
Which institute brought the open-sea cage technology used in India's first open-sea marine fish farming project?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — NIOT
PIB (Earth Sciences): NIOT brought advanced open-sea cage technology for cage-based marine fish farming in the Andaman Sea.
Under the proposed Seed Act 2026, what will every seed packet carry so that farmers can trace the seed's origin?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — A QR code
PIB (Agriculture): every seed packet will carry a QR code which, when scanned, shows complete information about its origin.
What maximum penalty has been proposed under the new Seed Act for selling substandard seeds?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — ₹30 lakh
PIB (Agriculture): a penalty of up to ₹30 lakh and stringent punishment have been proposed for selling substandard seeds.
Consider the following statements about the proposed Seed Act 2026, as explained by the Agriculture Minister: 1. Registration of seed companies will be mandatory. 2. Farmers will be barred from sharing their own seeds with other farmers. 3. A nationwide seed traceability system will be set up. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Agriculture): statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: farmers can sow their own seeds and share them with other farmers.
In which Israeli city was the Second Global Summit on 'Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026' held, attended by an Indian delegation in January 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Eilat
PIB (Fisheries): the summit was held in Eilat, Israel.
Who led the Indian delegation that signed the India–Israel Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent on fisheries and aquaculture in January 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Rajiv Ranjan Singh
PIB (Fisheries): the delegation was led by Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
What was India's fish production in FY 2024-25, as per the Fisheries Ministry release of January 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 197.75 lakh tonnes
PIB (Fisheries): fish production rose to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25 from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14.
What is India's share of global fish output, according to the Fisheries Ministry release of January 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 8%
PIB (Fisheries): India is the world's second-largest fish producer, contributing 8% to global output.
With which body did ICAR sign an MoU in January 2026 to strengthen research and extension across the dairy sector?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — National Dairy Development Board
PIB (Agriculture): ICAR entered into an MoU with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
During which event was APEDA's Regional Office in Raipur inaugurated in January 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2nd India International Rice Summit
PIB (Commerce): the APEDA Regional Office was inaugurated at Raipur during the 2nd India International Rice Summit held in Chhattisgarh.
Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice, cited by APEDA as GI-tagged export products in January 2026, belong to which state?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Chhattisgarh
PIB (Commerce): the release lists Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice among Chhattisgarh's GI-tagged products.
Which city hosted the Ministry of Cooperation's National-Level Workshop and Review Meeting on Strengthening the Cooperative Sector on 8–9 January 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Udaipur
PIB (Cooperation): the two-day workshop was held in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Consider the following statements about the cooperative-sector workshop held in Udaipur in January 2026: 1. It was inaugurated by Cooperation Secretary Ashish Kumar Bhutani. 2. It reviewed the National Cooperative Database and Multi-State Cooperative Society reforms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Cooperation): both are correct.
What share of India's fertilizer requirement was met through domestic production in 2025, per the Department of Fertilizers?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — About 73%
PIB (Department of Fertilizers): nearly 73% of the total requirement was met through domestic production in 2025.
India's domestic fertilizer production reached an all-time high in 2025. What was it?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 524.62 lakh tonnes
PIB (Department of Fertilizers): production rose from 433.29 lakh tonnes in 2021 to an all-time high of 524.62 lakh tonnes in 2025.
The draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 is intended to replace which law?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Insecticides Act, 1968
PIB (Agriculture): the draft Bill will replace the Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971.
By what date could stakeholders submit suggestions on the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 4 February 2026
PIB (Agriculture): stakeholders can submit suggestions by 4 February 2026.
Consider the following statements about the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: 1. It provides for compounding of offences, with penalties to be defined by state-level authorities. 2. It seeks to decriminalise petty offences. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Agriculture): both are correct — the Bill aims to decriminalise petty offences and allows compounding with penalties defined by state-level authorities.
India's first commercial-scale tropical RAS-based rainbow trout farm, inaugurated in January 2026, is located in which state?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Telangana
PIB (Fisheries): the farm and RAS facility are in Kandukur Mandal, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana.
In aquaculture, what does 'RAS', used at the Telangana trout facility opened in January 2026, stand for?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Recirculating Aquaculture System
PIB (Fisheries): the facility is a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) based rainbow trout farm.
The Department of Fertilizers' Chintan Shivir held in New Delhi on 3 January 2026 focused mainly on:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Balanced fertilizer use and sustainable agriculture
PIB (Department of Fertilizers): the Chintan Shivir focused on balanced fertilizer use and sustainable agriculture, along with timely availability and soil health.
Where was the Department of Fertilizers' one-day Chintan Shivir held on 3 January 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — National Agricultural Science Complex, New Delhi
PIB (Department of Fertilizers): the one-day camp was held at the National Agricultural Science Complex, New Delhi, where 15 groups deliberated on 15 key topics.
The integrated digital fertilizer subsidy claim process launched in January 2026 links the Department of Fertilizers' iFMS with which system?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — PFMS of the Controller General of Accounts
PIB (Department of Fertilizers): the initiative is a partnership between iFMS of the Department of Fertilizers and PFMS of the Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance.