Agriculture & Rural Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Under the ICAR Special Task Force's framework (April 2026), the 'Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav' campaign will prioritise how many aspirational districts?
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Correct answer: A — 100
ICAR said the widened MGMG campaign will prioritise 100 aspirational districts.
The ICAR Special Task Force emphasised 'DSR' as a mechanical intervention. What does DSR stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Direct Seeding of Rice
The ICAR release refers to mechanical solutions including Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR).
Where is the 'Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026 – Exhibition and Training', announced on 5 April 2026, to be held?
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Correct answer: C — Dussehra Maidan, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
The Agriculture Ministry said the festival will be held at Dussehra Maidan in Raisen.
Under which concept will stubble management be presented at the Raisen agriculture festival?
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Correct answer: A — Waste to Wealth
The release says technologies to turn stubble from 'waste to wealth' will be presented.
Where is the country's first dedicated Centre of Excellence for Millets, visited by Dr Jitendra Singh on 3 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — CFTRI, Mysuru
The Science and Technology Ministry described the Centre of Excellence for Millets at CFTRI, Mysuru, as the country's first dedicated one.
Under which scheme is the 30 single-occupancy trainee hostel at CFTRI, Mysuru, being built?
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Correct answer: B — Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
The release says the Bhoomi Pooja was for a hostel under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
'Kalari', a cheese product on which CFTRI is developing new recipes, originates from:
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Correct answer: C — Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
The minister said Kalari is a popular cheese product originating from Udhampur in J&K.