Current Affairs (New) Test - 11 — Agri Master Mind
Which state government started the ‘One-Tap-One-Tree’ campaign
- Sikkim
- Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
What is the name of the new type of Urea launched by PM Modi during his visit to Rajasthan
- Sulphur Urea
- Iron Urea
- Neem Urea
- Urea Gold
National Mango Day celebrated on which date
- July 23
- July 20
- July 21
- July 22
India and which country will jointly host a two-day ‘India-Africa International Millet Conference’ on 30 –31 August 2023
- Kenya
- Japan
- France
The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture’s 19th session (CGRFA) was held in which city in Italy
- Rome
- Panama city
- Jakarta
- Mexico
Where Chokuwa rice grown
- Rajasthan
- Assam
- Sikkim
- Meghalaya
National Fish Farmers Day celebrated on which date
- July 12
- July 09
- July 10
- July 11
MukhyaMantri Khet Suraksha Yojana was implemented in which state
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
- Assam
Which dairy brand has been ranked as the world’s strongest dairy, according to the Brand Finance Food and Drink Report 2023
- Fonterra (New Zealand)
- Amul (India)
- Arla Foods (Denmark)
- Mengniu (China)
Which Agricultural University developed the ‘PBW RS1’ wheat variety to control obesity and diabetes
- Pant Nagar Agriculture university
- Punjab Agricultural University
- Rajasthan Agriculture University
- Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University
TI Clean Mobility Pvt.Ltd. has started setting up an e-tractor factory in which Indian city
- Guwahati
- Chennai
- Pune
- New Delhi
Which banana variety native to Kanniyakumarihas been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag
- Matti banana
- Apple banana
- Plantain banana
- Cavendish banana
Recently India has banned the export of which cereal
- Non basmati white rice
- Moong Dal
- Urd dal
- Pearl Millet
By which year will India achieve self-sufficiency in Urea production, according to the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizer
- 2028
- 2025
- 2026
- 2027
Which bank in India has launched Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and unsecured Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) loans
- ICICI Bank
- Axis Bank
- UCO BANK
- PNB
From which country did India permit Potato Imports, without the need for an import license till July 2024
- India
- Bhutan
- China
- Tiwan
How many states have successfully implemented the Ground Water Act
- 34
- 32
- 21
- 15
What sets the “Namoh108” lotus flower variety developed by CSIR-NBRI apart from others
- Unique Look
- Fully sequenced genome
- Large size
- Seasonal blooming pattern
To encourage the utilization of nano fertilizers nationwide how many agri-drones will IFFCO acquire
- 2100
- 2,200
- 2,500
- 2,700
Annually, when the World Biofuel Day observed
- August 10
- August 04
- August 07
- August 08
Which country voiced support for the UN’s efforts in continuing the Black Sea Grain initiative
- India
- Austria
- Japan
- France
What is the Bhu-Vision, also known as KRISHI-RASTAA Soil Testing System
- An automated system for managing agricultural finances
- An Internet of Things-based soil testing and agronomy advisory platform
- A mobile app for marketing agricultural products
- A weather forecasting application for farmers
Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 inaugurated, in which city was the
- New dehli
- Bhopal
- Mau
- Shimla
Under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for the financial year 2023-24, what is the total amount sanctioned by NABARD to the Rajasthan government
- Rs1,984.07 crore
- Rs1,974.07 crore
- Rs1,574.55 crore
- Rs1,874.77 crore
Who has been appointed as the New Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO
- Plastoreca
- Motrin jack
- Qu-Dongyu
- Hollard dielen
APMC marketing system operates under whose jurisdiction
- eNAM
- FCI
- Central Govt
- State Govt
which one of the following is correct as far as benefits of eNAM with APMC are concern
- Free Software for System integration/ Automation of recording transactions
- Complete information on trade
- Real-time arrival recording
- All of the above
What is the total interest charged by the public sector banks before the interest subvention by GOI in the KCC accounts upto3 lakhs
- 7%
- 4%
- 3%
- 9%
what is the limit of collateral free loans under agriculture
- 1 Lakh
- 2 Lakh
- 1.6 lakh
- 3 lakh
Which scheme is launched on 15th Aug2019 with an outlay of Rs3.6lakh Cr to supply piped water to every rural household
- Jal Shakti Abhiyaan
- Atal BhujalYojana
- Jal Jeevan Mission
- JalyuktShivar
The various developmental works under the watershed development are done by which ministry under union Government
- MoWR,RD &GR
- Ministry of RD
- Ministry of agricooperation and farmers welfare
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)“ scheme covered under which umbrella scheme
- Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
- National Mission on Farm Mechanization
- National Mission on sustainable agriculture
- Green revolution
Which Ministry has launched the scheme Pradhan Mantri Matasya SampadaYojana
- Ministry of Agri cooperation and farmers welfare
- Ministry of fisheries animal husbandry and dairying
- Ministry of Fisheries
- Ministry of Rural Development
PMMSY scheme is an umbrella scheme consist of which of the following components
- Centralsector scheme
- Central sector and state sector
- Central sector and central sponsored scheme
- Central sponsored scheme only
For direct beneficiary oriented (individual/group activities) projects what is the pattern of assistance for general category and SC/ST/Women beneficiary respectively
- Upto 50% of cost of project for both
- Upto 40% and 50% of cost of project
- Upto 40% and 60% of cost of project
- Upto 60% and 100% of cost of project
Which one of the following is not correct as far as soil testing parameters are concern
- Soil testing is done for 12 parameters
- Four macronutrient – N P K S
- Three physical parameters-pH, EC, OM
- All are correct
what is the cycle of testing of soil for irrigated area and area from which single sample to be drawn
- years, 5 Ha
- 2 years, 2.5 Ha
- 3 years, 5 Ha
- 3 Years, 2.5 Ha
Who is Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Tribal Affairs
- Arjun munda
- Amit sah
- Kirodi lal meena
- Bhajan lal sharma
Which institution released the ‘Gender Gaps in Agriculture Productivity and Public Spending in Nigeria’ report
- WEF
- World Bank
- IMF
- African Central Bank
As per a recent report, what percentage of India’s agriculture imports in 2023 comprised of vegetable oils, pulses and fruits
- 86.4%
- 62.1%
- 57.8%
- 72.1%
Which institution released the report titled ‘Sand and Dust Storms: A Guide to Mitigation, Adaptation, Policy, and Risk Management Measures in Agriculture
- FAO
- UNEP
- World Bank
- UNESCO
Which organization released the ‘Impact of Disaster on Agriculture and Food Security
- NABARD
- NITI Aayog
- FAO
- UNEP
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare asked states to conduct Digital Crop Survey from
- January 2024
- April 2024
- July 2024
- September 2024
Approximately, what fraction of total workforce of India is engaged in agricultural and allied sector activities
- 55 %
- 45%
- 35%
- 65%
What is approximately share of India in the global agri-trade
- 2.5%
- 3.5%
- 4.5%
- 5.5%