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Second Edition of Eat Right Mela
Why in News Recently, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare inaugurated the 2nd edition of Eat Right Mela in New Delhi. Key Points Eat...
27 Dec 2019 Food Security
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Why in News The migratory insect - locust has swarmed the northern parts of Gujarat, causing significant damage to agriculture. The locusts,...
26 Dec 2019 Food Security
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Packaged Foods Breach Salt and Fat Limits
Why in News According to a recent analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an array of packaged snacks and fast foods breach safe...
18 Dec 2019 Food Security
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Revamping the Agricultural Sector
This article is based on the “New Approach to Agriculture Sector” which was published in Livemint on 02/12/2019. It highlights the...
04 Dec 2019 Food Security
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This article is based on “The Seed Bill must be tweaked for better results” which was published in The Hindu Business Line on...
03 Dec 2019 Food Security
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Why in News Bangladesh is to be the first country to approve golden rice planting in the country. Golden rice is a genetically modified variety...
25 Nov 2019 Food Security
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Why in News The eighth session of the Governing Body of International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) is being...
12 Nov 2019 Food Security
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Cropping Patterns and Major Crops of India: Part Two
Major Cash Crops Sugarcane Temperature: Between 21-27°C with hot and humid climate. Rainfall: Around 75-100 cm. Soil Type: Deep rich...
04 Nov 2019 Food Security
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Cropping Patterns and Major Crops of India: Part One
Two-thirds of India’s population is engaged in agricultural activities. It is a primary activity, which produces food grains and raw materials...
02 Nov 2019 Food Security
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The Government has hiked the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops for the marketing season 2020-21, after decision was taken at a meeting of...
25 Oct 2019 Food Security
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Climate Change Affecting Banana Cultivation
According to a recent study published in Nature Climate Change, 10 leading banana producer countries including India- the largest producer &...
06 Sep 2019 Food Security
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One Nation One Ration Card Scheme
With effect from 1st October 2019, two new clusters, Kerala and Karnataka and Rajasthan and Haryana, will join the initiative of inter-state...
04 Sep 2019 Food Security
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According to the report “Reducing Food Loss and Waste” by the World Resources Institute (WRI), uneaten food is impacting the economy and...
03 Sep 2019 Food Security
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The Vice-President on 30th August 2019, inaugurated the fifth edition of the Aqua Aquaria India in Hyderabad. It is an event that is held every...
03 Sep 2019 Food Security
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Recently, the Vice President of India inaugurated the 5th Aqua Aquaria India, 2019 in Hyderabad, Telangana. The theme for the 2019 edition is...
31 Aug 2019 Food Security
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Seed Bankers for Conserving Native Crops
A total of 1597 farmers varieties have been registered with Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority and certificates of...
27 Jul 2019 Food Security
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Last Updated: July 2022 What is APEDA? About The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was...
17 Jul 2019 Food Security
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As per the Economic Survey (2018-19), India needs to take big initiatives to improve its food security as it faces supply constraints, water...
12 Jul 2019 Food Security
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Integrated Management of Public Distribution System
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has launched a new central sector scheme- Integrated Management of Public...
10 Jul 2019 Food Security
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The officials from India and Pakistan are closely working together to prevent the movement of locusts and save crops in bordering districts. Both...
03 Jul 2019 Food Security
