Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
About ICAR: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous body. Formerly known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, Indian
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Beed model crop insurance scheme
Context: Recently, the Maharashtra Government asked the Prime Minister for state-wide implementation of the ‘Beed model’ of the crop insurance scheme
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Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
Context: To empower the farmers through Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme, Government of India has released funds for various activities
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Mega Food Park Scheme
Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries virtually inaugurated the Indus Best Mega Food Park at Raipur, Chhattisgarh. About:
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Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
Context: Agriculture Infrastructure Fund has crossed the Rs. 8000 crore mark after receiving 8,665 applications worth Rs. 8,216 crores. The
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Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry
Ministry of Food Processing Industries Context: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Central Sector Scheme
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Milk vs plant based alternative
Context: Milk producer Amul has tried to bust myths about the beverages that claim to be vegan alternative to milk.
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Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF)
Context: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Silk Board
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FSSAI guidelines on GMO Crops
Context: FSSAI issued an order on February 8 setting the permissible limit for genetically modified organisms (GMO) in imported food crops at
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