Current Affairs - Agriculture

Dr. Verghese Kurien is known as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India for his pioneering efforts in transforming the dairy industry through Amul and dairy cooperatives, ushering in a milk self-sufficiency era. Durgesh Patel is renowned as the Father of the Pink Revolution for his pivotal role in transforming the meat and poultry processing industry in India.

M.S. Swaminathan is known as the "Father of Green Revolution" in India for his significant role in introducing high-yielding crop varieties and increasing agricultural productivity.

The Maharashtra state government is planning to establish a mango board in the Konkan region to support large-scale Hapus cultivation. The board will provide support in areas such as insurance, production enhancement, pest control, and research. Mango farmers have been demanding the establishment of a board for almost a decade.

The Indian government has imposed a minimum export price of $300 per tonne for basmati rice. This is a significant increase from the previous price of $200 per tonne. The government has said that the move is necessary to protect the interests of domestic consumers and to ensure that the prices of basmati rice remain stable. The government has also said that the move is necessary to prevent hoarding and speculation in the basmati rice market.

Chokuwa rice is grown in the Brahmaputra River region of Assam. It is a semi-glutinous rice variety that has been cultivated in the region for centuries. The rice is known for its unique texture and flavor, and it is often used in traditional Assamese dishes. In 2023, Chokuwa rice was awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This certification guarantees that the rice meets certain quality standards and that it has been produced in a traditional way. The GI tag is a recognition of the rice's unique qualities and its important role in Assamese culture.