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1. The Pashudhan Bima Portal belongs to which Department?

It supports the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying's insurance scheme. Read the news →

2. What is the beneficiary's premium share under livestock insurance after the reduction?

The beneficiary share was cut to 15%. Read the news →

3. How long is the unique ID assigned to each animal under Bharat Pashudhan?

The ID has 12 digits. Read the news →

4. Which institution developed the RSVC-AMRIT digital platform with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser?

NABARD developed it together with OPSA. Read the news →

5. In RSVC-AMRIT, what does RSVC stand for?

RSVC means RuTAGe Smart Village Centre. Read the news →

6. Who launched RSVC-AMRIT as Principal Scientific Adviser?

It was launched by Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood. Read the news →

7. What does DiCRA stand for?

DiCRA is Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture. Read the news →

8. NABARD signed an MoU with which body to integrate agro-meteorological data into DiCRA?

The MoU was with the India Meteorological Department. Read the news →

9. DiCRA is supported by NABARD and which international body?

DiCRA is backed by NABARD and UNDP. Read the news →

10. PMGSY-4 was launched in which district of Madhya Pradesh?

The launch took place at Ichhawar in Sehore district. Read the news →

11. How many roads had foundation stones laid at the PMGSY-4 launch event?

The programme included foundation for 36 roads. Read the news →

12. PMGSY primarily aims to provide what to eligible rural habitations?

PMGSY gives all-weather road connectivity. Read the news →

13. Which department launched the Livestock Insurance Portal?

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched it. Read the news →

14. Who primarily benefits from the Livestock Insurance Portal?

It is relevant to livestock farmers. Read the news →

15. What is the stated aim of the Livestock Insurance Portal?

It digitises livestock insurance to be more accessible and efficient. Read the news →

16. Polin, launched by Dhanuka Agritech, protects paddy against which diseases?

Polin targets leaf blast and neck blast. Read the news →

17. Dhanuka Agritech developed Polin with which Japanese company?

The collaboration is with Nippon Soda (NISSO). Read the news →

18. What dose of Polin is recommended per acre?

The notes give 100 ml per acre in 200 litres of water. Read the news →

19. Where did NABARD open its new Experience Centre?

It is at NABARD's Head Office in Mumbai. Read the news →

20. Which theme is highlighted at NABARD's Experience Centre?

Key themes include climate-resilient agriculture, SHGs, rural infrastructure and digital financial inclusion. Read the news →

21. What does NABARD's Experience Centre mainly present?

It showcases NABARD's journey, milestones, initiatives and success stories. Read the news →

22. Which two institutions signed an initial MoU on financing rural infrastructure projects?

NABARD and NaBFID signed the agreement. Read the news →

23. Which of these is an area covered by the NABARD-NaBFID cooperation?

Water, sanitation, irrigation and post-harvest storage are named. Read the news →

24. NaBFID is described as a specialised institution for what purpose?

NaBFID is a development finance institution supporting long-term infrastructure financing. Read the news →

25. How often does Strobilanthes kunthiana (Neelakurinji) flower en masse?

S. kunthiana blooms synchronously once in 12 years. Read the news →

26. Neelakurinji belongs to which plant family?

Strobilanthes belongs to Acanthaceae. Read the news →

27. Which Kerala sanctuary was notified specifically to protect Neelakurinji habitat?

Kurinjimala Sanctuary was notified to protect its habitat. Read the news →

28. To what level was the interest rate reduced under UP's Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana?

The rate fell from 11% to 6%. Read the news →

29. Loans under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana are routed through which bank?

The notes name the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Gramya Vikas Bank. Read the news →

30. Which service was launched along with the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana in UP?

It was launched together with Bharat Taxi. Read the news →

31. Which body signed an MoU with InD Events Dubai, organiser of Gulfood?

APEDA signed the MoU. Read the news →

32. In which year will India be Official Partner Country at Gulfood, for the second consecutive year?

India will be Official Partner Country at Gulfood 2027. Read the news →

33. APEDA functions under which ministry?

APEDA operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Read the news →

34. Madhya Pradesh's 2026 Swamitva Adhikar scheme targets about how many rural properties?

It covers around 50 lakh rural properties. Read the news →

35. How many districts of Madhya Pradesh are covered by the Swamitva Adhikar scheme?

The scheme covers all 55 districts. Read the news →

36. Under the MP Swamitva Adhikar scheme, rural property registration is done with what charge?

Registration is free of stamp duty and registration charges. Read the news →

37. SPROUT, inaugurated in September 2026, is located at which institute?

SPROUT is at BRIC-NIPGR, New Delhi. Read the news →

38. Which crop is the initial crop for the SPROUT facility?

Chickpea is the initial crop. Read the news →

39. BRIC, parent body of NIPGR, was formed in 2023 by merging how many DBT institutes?

BRIC was formed by merging 14 DBT institutes. Read the news →

40. Under India's first farm-level soil carbon payments, which entity runs the 'Aadi' programme?

Grow Indigo, a Mahyco-Indigo Ag venture, implements Aadi. Read the news →

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