Exercise :: Agriculture - Latest Current Affairs
- Agriculture - Latest Current Affairs
1. | What was the targeted Ground Level Credit for agriculture & allied sectors set for 2021-22? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: To provide adequate credit to our farmers the Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2021 enhanced the agricultural credit target to Rs 16.5 lakh crore in FY22.
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2. | India has set up its first centre for wetland conservation in which city? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: India has established its first centre for wetland conservation in Chennai on the occasion of Wetland Conservation Day.
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3. | How many additional minor forest produce items were included in minimum support price list by the Tribal Affairs Ministry? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has revised the MSP for MFP list and has included 14 additional MFPs in the list.
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4. | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has sanctioned how much fund to West Bengal to reconstruct infrastructure which was damaged by Cyclone Amphan? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 795 crore to West Bengal to reconstruct infrastructure which was damaged by Cyclone Amphan under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund.
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5. | Who signed MoU with NABARD for sustainable agriculture? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Board of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on 13 December to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient farming systems.
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