Foundation Course - Teaching Outline for Agriculture For CUET UG ICAR Exam

Foundation Course - Teaching Outline for Agriculture For CUET UG ICAR Exam: 50 lectures, 6 Month 

Unit-1: Agrometeorology, Agronomy, Crop Production , Soil Management

Agrometeorology:

1. Elements of Weather-rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind velocity, sunshine 
2. Weather forecasting, climate change in relation to crop production.

Crop Production Principles:

Introduction:

1. Targets and achievements in foodgrain production in India since independence and its future projections
2. Sustainable crop production, commercialization of agriculture and its scope in India.
3. Classification of field crops based on their utility-cereals, pulses, oils seeds, fibre, sugar and forage crops.

Soil, Soil fertility, Fertilisers and Manures:

1. Soil, soil pH, Soil texture, soil structure, soil organisms, soil tilth, soil fertility and soil health.
2. Essential plant nutrients, their functions and deficiency symptoms.
3. Soil types of India and their characteristics.
4. Organic manure, common fertilizers including straight, complex, fertilizer mixtures and biofertilizers; integrated nutrient management system.

Irrigation and Drainage:

1. Sources of irrigation (rain, canals, tanks, rivers, wells, tubewells).
2. Scheduling of irrigation based on critical stages of growth, time interval, soil moisture content and weather parameters.
3. Water requirement of crops.
4. Methods of irrigation and drainage.
5. Watershed management

Weed Control:

1. Principles of weed control
2. Methods of weed control (cultural, mechanical, chemical, biological and Integrated weed management).

Crop Production Practices: Seed bed preparation, seed treatment, time and method of sowing/planting, seed rate; dose, method and time of fertilizer application, irrigation, interculture and weed control; common pests and diseases, caused by bacteria, fungi virus and nematode and their control, integrated pest management, harvesting, threshing, post harvest technology: storage, processing and marketing of major field crops-

1. Cultivation of Cereal Crops like Rice, wheat, maize, sorghum, pearl millet
2. Cultivation of Pulse Crops like pigeon-pea, gram
3. Cultivation of Oilseed Crops like Groundnut, mustard
4. Cultivation of Commercials like sugarcane, cotton and berseem.

Unit: Genetics & Plant Breeding, Biochemistry, Microbiology:

1. Cell and its structure, cell division-mitosis and meiosis and their significance
2. Organisation of the genetic materials in chromosomes, DNA and RNA
3. Mendel’s laws of inheritance. Reasons for the success of Mendel in his experiments, Absence of linkage in Mendel’s experiments.
4. Quantitative inheritance, continuous and discontinuous variation in plants.
5. Monogenic and polygenic inheritance.
6. Role of Genetics in Plant breeding, self and cross-pollinated crops, 
7. Methods of breeding in field crops-introduction, selection, hybridization, mutation and polyploidy, tissue and cell culture.
8. Plant Biotechnology-definition and scope in crop production.

Biochemistry:

1. pH and buffers, Classification and nomenclature of carbohydrates; proteins; lipids; vitamins and enzymes.

Microbiology:

1. Microbial cell structure, Microorganisms- Algae, Bacteria, Fungi, Actinomycetes, Protozoa and Viruses. 
2. Role of microorganisms in respiration, fermentation and organic matter decomposition

Unit: Livestock Production

Scope and importance:

1. Importance of livestock in agriculture and industry, White revolution in India.
2. Important breeds Indian and exotic, distribution of cows, buffaloes and poultry in India.

Care and management:

1. Systems of cattle and poultry housing
2. Principles of feeding, feeding practices.
3. Balanced ration-definition and ingredients.
4. Management of calves, bullocks, pregnant and milch animals as well as chicks crockrels and layers, poultry.
5. Signs of sick animals, symptoms of common diseases in cattle and poultry, Rinderpest, black quarter, foot and mouth, mastitis and haemorrhagicsepticaemiacoccidiosis, Fowl pox and Ranikhet disease, their prevention and control.

Artificial Insemination: 

1. Reproductive organs, collection, dilution and preservation of semen and artificial insemination, role of artificial insemination in cattle improvement. 
2. Livestock Products: Processing and marketing of milk and Milk products.

Unit: Horticulture

1. Importance of fruits and vegetables in human diet, Crop diversification & processing Industry.
2. Orchard-location and layout, ornamental gardening and kitchen garden.
3. Planting system, training, pruning, intercropping, protection from frost and sunburn.
4. Trees, shrubs, climbers, annuals, perennials-definition and examples. 
5. Propagation by seed, cutting, budding, layering and grafting.
6. Cultivation practices, processing and marketing of Fruits: mango, papaya, banana, guava, citrus, grapes.
7. Cultivation practices, processing and marketing of Vegetables: Radish, carrot, potato, onion, cauliflower, brinjal, tomato, spinach and cabbage.
8. Cultivation practices, processing and marketing of Flowers: Gladiolus, canna, chrysanthemums, roses and marigold.
9. Principles and methods of fruit and vegetable preservation.
10. Preparation of jellies, jams, ketchup, chips and their packing.

Crash Course - Teaching Outline for Agriculture For CUET UG ICAR Exam

Crash Course - Teaching Outline for Agriculture For CUET UG ICAR Exam: 30 lectures , 2 Months

Lecture 1: Introduction to Agrometeorology

• Elements of weather: rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind velocity, sunshine
• Basics of weather forecasting and its importance in agriculture

Lecture 2: Climate Change and Crop Production

• Understanding climate change impacts on agriculture
• Adaptation strategies for crop production

Lecture 3: Basics of Genetics

• Cell structure and function
• Cell division: mitosis and meiosis, their significance in genetics

Lecture 4: Genetic Material and Chromosomes

• Organization of genetic materials in chromosomes
• DNA and RNA structures and functions

Lecture 5: Mendel’s Laws and Genetic Linkage

• Mendel’s laws of inheritance and their significance
• Discussion on linkage and absence of linkage in Mendel’s experiments

Lecture 6: Variations in Genetics

• Quantitative inheritance, continuous and discontinuous variation
• Monogenic and polygenic inheritance

Lecture 7: Plant Breeding Techniques

• Introduction to plant breeding and its significance
• Breeding methods for field crops: introduction, selection

Lecture 8: Advanced Plant Breeding Techniques

• Hybridization, mutation, and polyploidy
• Tissue and cell culture in plant breeding

Lecture 9: Plant Biotechnology

• Definition, scope, and applications in crop production

Lecture 10: Biochemistry in Agriculture

• pH and buffers, macromolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, enzymes

Lecture 11: Introduction to Microbiology in Agriculture

• Microbial cell structure, diversity of microorganisms
• Role of microorganisms in agriculture: respiration, fermentation, decomposition

Lecture 12: Livestock Production: Scope and Importance

• Role of livestock in agriculture and industry
• Overview of the White Revolution in India

Lecture 13: Breeds and Distribution of Livestock in India

• Important Indian and exotic breeds of cows, buffaloes, and poultry
• Distribution and significance

Lecture 14: Livestock Housing and Management

• Systems of cattle and poultry housing
• Principles of feeding and balanced rations

Lecture 15: Livestock Care and Disease Management

• Management of different stages of livestock (calves, milch animals, poultry)
• Common diseases and their prevention

Lecture 16: Artificial Insemination and its Role

• Understanding artificial insemination, semen collection and preservation
• Role in cattle improvement

Lecture 17: Livestock Products: Processing and Marketing

• Overview of milk and milk product processing
• Marketing strategies

Lecture 18: Crop Production Targets and Achievements

• Foodgrain production in India: past, present, and future
• Sustainable crop production and commercialization

Lecture 19: Classification of Field Crops

• Based on utility: cereals, pulses, oilseeds, etc.
• Importance of crop classification

Lecture 20: Soil, Soil Fertility, and Manures

• Soil types, pH, texture, structure, health
• Essential plant nutrients and their functions

Lecture 21: Fertilizers and Integrated Nutrient Management

• Types of fertilizers and their application
• Concept and importance of integrated nutrient management

Lecture 22: Irrigation and Water Management

• Sources and scheduling of irrigation
• Water requirement of crops, methods of irrigation

Lecture 23: Weed Control Strategies

• Principles and methods of weed control
• Integrated weed management

Lecture 24: Crop Management and Cultivation Practices

• Seed bed preparation, seed treatment, sowing methods
• Fertilizer application, irrigation, and weed control

Lecture 25: Pest and Disease Management in Crops

• Common pests and diseases: identification and control
• Integrated pest management strategies

Lecture 26: Harvesting and Post-Harvest Management

• Techniques of harvesting, threshing, storage
• Processing and marketing of major field crops

Lecture 27: Introduction to Horticulture

• Importance of horticulture in diet and economy
• Crop diversification and the processing industry

Lecture 28: Orchard Management and Kitchen Gardening

• Orchard location, layout, and kitchen garden importance
• Planting system, training, and protection methods

Lecture 29: Cultivation Practices of Fruits and Vegetables

• Practices for mango, papaya, banana, guava, citrus, grapes
• Radish, carrot, potato, onion, cauliflower, brinjal, tomato, spinach, cabbage

Lecture 30: Flower Cultivation and Food Preservation

• Cultivation of gladiolus, canna, chrysanthemums, roses, marigold
• Principles of fruit and vegetable preservation, preparation of jellies, jams, ketchup, chips

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Best Books for Agriculture For CUET UG ICAR Exam

Best Books for Agriculture For CUET UG ICAR Exam 2024

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• Class XII and X NCERT Agriculture Textbook: A solid foundation for understanding agricultural concepts.
• BriefBook of Agriculture by RS Maitry: A comprehensive guide to Agriculture with very reliable books.
• Fundamentals of Agriculture by Arun Katyayan: A valuable resource for fundamental knowledge in agriculture.
• Handbook of Agriculture by ICAR: This is the main and most reliable source for agronomy, soil science related questions.
• Handbook of Horticulture by ICAR: This is the main and most reliable source for horticulture related questions.
• Handbook of Animal Husbandry by ICAR: This is the main and most reliable source for animal husbandry related questions.
• Principles of Genetics & Plant Breeding By Bhatia G.S. Singh B.D. - This is the main and most reliable source for genetics and plant breeding related questions.
• Soil Science: An Introduction By ISSS This is the main and most reliable source for soil science related questions.

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Reference books list followed by NTA for Making Questions for CUET UG ICAR Exam - Agriculture:

• Basics of Agronomy:
• Principles of Agronomy by S R Reddy
• Handbook of Agriculture by ICAR
• Agrometeorology:
• Principles of Agronomy by S R Reddy
• Handbook of Agriculture by ICAR
• Soil, Soil Fertility, Fertilizers, and Manures:
• Fundamental of Soil Science by ISSS
• Introductory Soil Science by D K Das
• Handbook of Agriculture by ICAR
• Irrigation and Drainage:
• Principles of Agronomy by S R Reddy
• Handbook of Agriculture by ICAR
• Efficient Use of Irrigation Water by GS Reddi
• Weed Control:
• Principles of Agronomy by S R Reddy
• Handbook of Agriculture by ICAR
• Weed Management by TK Das
• Cultivation of Crops:
• Textbook of Field Crops by Rajendra Prasad
• Handbook of Agriculture by ICAR
• Genetics:
• Genetics and Plant Breeding by B D Singh
• Plant Breeding:
• Genetics and Plant Breeding by Phundan Singh
• Biochemistry:
• Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry by Nelson & Cox
• Microbiology:
• Agricultural Microbiology by Rangaswami
• Livestock Production - Scope and Importance:
• Handbook of Animal Husbandry by ICAR
• A Textbook of Animal Husbandry by G.C Banerjee
• Livestock - Care and Management:
• Handbook of Animal Husbandry by ICAR
• A Textbook of Animal Husbandry by G.C Banerjee
• Livestock - Artificial Insemination:
• Handbook of Animal Husbandry by ICAR
• A Textbook of Animal Husbandry by G.C Banerjee
• Fundamentals of Horticulture:
• Handbook of Horticulture by ICAR
• Introduction To Horticulture by N Kumar
• Cultivation of Horticulture Crops:
• Handbook of Horticulture by ICAR
• Preservation of Horticulture Crops:
• Handbook of Horticulture by ICAR

Syllabus for Agriculture For CUET UG ICAR Exam 2024

Syllabus for Agriculture For CUET UG ICAR Exam 2024:

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Unit-1: Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology

Agrometerology: Elements of Weather-rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind velocity, Sunshine weather forecasting, climate change in relation to crop production.

Genetics & Plant Breeding:

(a) Cell and its structure, cell division-mitosis and meiosis and their significance

(b) Organisation of the genetic materials in chromosomes, DNA and RNA

(c) Mendel’s laws of inheritance. Reasons for the success of Mendel in his experiments, Absence of linkage in Mendel’s experiments.

(d) Quantitative inheritance, continuous and discontinuous variation in plants.

(e) Monogenic and polygenic inheritance.

(f) Role of Genetics in Plant breeding, self and cross-pollinated crops, methods of breeding in field crops-introduction, selection, hybridization, mutation and polyploidy, tissue and cell culture.

(g) Plant Biotechnology-definition and scope in crop production.

Biochemistry: pH and buffers, Classification and nomenclature of carbohydrates; proteins; lipids; vitamins and enzymes.

Microbiology: Microbial cell structure, Micro-organisms- Algae, Bacteria, Fungi, Actinomycetes, Protozoa and Viruses. Role of micro-organisms in respiration, fermentation and organic matter decomposition

Unit-2: Livestock Production

Scope and importance:

(a) Importance of livestock in agriculture and industry, White revolution in India.

(b) Important breeds Indian and exotic, distribution of cows, buffaloes and poultry in India.

Care and management:

(a) Systems of cattle and poultry housing

(b) Principles of feeding, feeding practices.

(c) Balanced ration-definition and ingredients.

(d) Management of calves, bullocks, pregnant and milch animals as well as chicks crockrels and layers, poultry.

(e) Signs of sick animals, symptoms of common diseases in cattle and poultry, Rinderpest, black quarter, foot and mouth, mastitis and haemorrhagicsepticaemiacoccidiosis, Fowl pox and Ranikhet disease, their prevention and control.

Artificial Insemination: Reproductive organs, collection, dilution and preservation of semen and artificial insemination, role of artificial insemination in cattle improvement. Livestock Products: Processing and marketing of milk and Milk products.

Unit-3: Crop Production

Introduction:

(a) Targets and achievements in foodgrain production in India since independence and its future projections, sustainable crop production, commercialization of agriculture and its scope in India.

(b) Classification of field crops based on their utility-cereals, pulses, oils seeds, fibre, sugar and forage crops.

Soil, Soil fertility, Fertilizers and Manures:

(a) Soil, soil pH, Soil texture, soil structure, soil organisms, soil tilth, soil fertility and soil health.

(b) Essential plant nutrients, their functions and deficiency symptoms.

(c) Soil types of India and their characteristics.

(d) Organic manure, common fertilizers including straight, complex, fertilizer mixtures and biofertilizers; integrated nutrient management system.

Irrigation and Drainage:

(a) Sources of irrigation (rain, canals, tanks, rivers, wells, tubewells).

(b) Scheduling of irrigation based on critical stages of growth, time interval, soil moisture content and weather parameters.

(c) Water requirement of crops.

(d) Methods of irrigation and drainage.

(e) Watershed management

Weed Control: Principles of weed control, methods of weed control (cultural, mechanical, chemical, biological and Integrated weed management).

Crops: Seed bed preparation, seed treatment, time and method of sowing/planting, seed rate; dose, method and time of fertilizer application, irrigation, interculture and weed control; common pests and diseases, caused by bacteria, fungi virus and nematode and their control, integrated pest management, harvesting, threshing, post harvest technology: storage, processing and marketing of major field crops-Rice, wheat, maize, sorghum, pearl millet, groundnut, mustard, pigeon-pea, gram, sugarcane, cotton and berseem.

Unit-4: Horticulture

(a) Importance of fruits and vegetables in human diet, Crop diversification & processing Industry.

(b) Orchard-location and layout, ornamental gardening and kitchen garden.

(c) Planting system, training, pruning, intercropping, protection from frost and sunburn.

(d) Trees, shrubs, climbers, annuals, perennials-definition and examples. Propagation by seed, cutting, budding, layering and grafting.

(e) Cultivation practices, processing and marketing of:

(i) Fruits - mango, papaya, banana, guava, citrus, grapes.

(ii) Vegetables - Radish, carrot, potato, onion, cauliflower, brinjal, tomato, spinach and cabbage.

(iii) Flowers - Gladiolus, canna, chrysanthemums, roses and marigold.

(f) Principles and methods of fruit and vegetable preservation.

(g) Preparation of jellies, jams, ketchup, chips and their packing.

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Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) - Key Facts and Figures, MCQs

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) - Key Facts and Figures, MCQs:

(Source: krishi.icar.gov.in)

• The first KVK was established in 1974 at Pondicherry under the administrative control of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
• In 1976-77 , the Planning Commission approved the proposal of the ICAR to establish 18 KVKs during the Fifth Five Year Plan.

What is a Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)?

• A Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is an agricultural extension centre in India. The name itself translates to “Farm Science Centre .” These centers play a crucial role as the ultimate link between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and farmers . Their primary objective is to apply agricultural research in a practical, localised setting .

Origins and Purpose:

• The first KVK was established on a pilot basis in 1974 at Puducherry (Pondicherry) under the administrative control of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore .
• KVKs aim to bridge the gap between research institutions and farmers by disseminating scientific knowledge and technologies directly to the grassroots level.
• They serve as a vital conduit for translating research findings into actionable practices that benefit farmers.

Responsibilities of KVKs:

• On-Farm Testing: KVKs conduct field trials and experiments to validate agricultural technologies under local conditions.
• Front-line Demonstration: They showcase improved crop varieties, livestock breeds, and other technologies to farmers.
• Capacity Building: KVKs organise training programs, workshops, and awareness campaigns for farmers, extension workers, and rural youth.
• Multi-sector Support: Beyond agriculture, KVKs address allied sectors such as horticulture, animal husbandry, and agroforestry.
• Advisory Services : They provide expert advice on crop management, pest control, soil health, and more.

Productive Outputs:

• KVKs produce quality technological products, including seeds, planting material, bio-agents, and livestock. These are made available to farmers.
• They identify and document selected farm innovations and actively converge with ongoing schemes and programs within their mandate.

Distribution and Affiliation:

• As of the current date, there are 731 KVKs established in the country.
• These centers are affiliated with various institutions:
• 506 under Agricultural Universities (Highest)
• 66 under ICAR Institutes
• 103 under NGOs
• 38 under State Governments
• And others affiliated with Central Universities, Public Sector Undertakings, Deemed Universities, and Other Educational Institutions.

Regional Distribution:

• KVKs are divided into 11 ATARI Zones for effective functioning and monitoring.
• Each zone covers specific states and union territories:
• For example, ATARI Zone I (Ludhiana) covers Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.
• Similarly, other zones cover different regions of India.

Multiple Choice Questions:

When was the first Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) established, and where?

A) 1972, Kerala

B) 1974, Pondicherry

C) 1976, Tamil Nadu

D) 1980, Karnataka

Correct Answer: B) 1974, Pondicherry

How many KVKs were functional by the end of the Tenth Plan?

A) 290

B) 261

C) 731

D) 634

Correct Answer: C) 731

Best Books for ICAR AIEEA PG JRF Exam - Social Sciences

Best Books for ICAR AIEEA PG JRF Exam - Social Sciences

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For General Agriculture Part:

• BriefBook of Agriculture By R S Maitry
• HandBook of Agriculture By ICAR
• Fundamentals of Agriculture by Arun katyayan Vol. 1& 2
• Agriculture by Nem Raj Sunda

For Agriculture Economics Part:

• Smart Book of Social Sciences by Agrimly Team (Best Ever Compilation)
• Agricultural Economics by Subba Reddy and Bhavani Devi
• Agricultural Finance and Management by Subba Reddy, P. Raghuram, and H.L. Ahuja
• Economics of Farm Production and Management by V. T. Raju
• Fundamentals of Farm Business Management by Johl & Kapoor
• Advanced Economic Theory by H.L. Ahuja
• Elementary Economic Theory by K.K. Dwett
• Agricultural Marketing in India by Acharya & Agarwal

For Agriculture Extension Part:

• Handbook of Agriculture Extension by ICAR  (Best Ever Compilation)
• Extension Education by Adivi Reddy
• Extension Communication and Management by G.L. Ray
• Objective Agricultural Extension by V.G. Sunil
• Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics by Gupta and Kapoor
• ICAR now and ahead…” by ICAR
• Mahatma Gandhi’s Vision of Agriculture Achievements of ICAR
• DARE-ICAR Achievements Latest

Syllabus - ICAR PG JRF Exam - Social Sciences

Syllabus - ICAR PG JRF Exam - Social Sciences

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Code 06: MAJOR SUBJECT GROUP - SOCIAL SCIENCES

(Sub-Subjects: 6.1: AgriculturalEconomics, 6.2: Dairy Economics 6.3:Agriculture Extension/Extension Education/ Communication 6.4: Dairy Extension Education)

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Unit I:

• Importance of Agriculture in national economy
• Basic principles of crop production
• Cultivation of rice, wheat, chickpea, pigeon-pea, sugarcane, groundnut, tomato, and mango
• Major soils of India
• Role of NPK and their deficiency symptoms
• Structure and function of cell organelles
• Mitosis and meiosis
• Mendelian genetics
• Elementary knowledge of photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration
• Structure and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, and vitamins
• Major pests and diseases of rice, wheat, cotton, chickpea, sugarcane, and their management
• Important rural development programmes in India
• Organisational set up of agricultural research, education, and extension in India
• Elements of statistics
• Measures of central tendency and dispersion
• Regression and correlation
• Concept of probability, sampling techniques, and tests of significance

Unit II:

• Theory of consumer behaviour
• Theory of demand, elasticity of demand
• Indifference curve analysis
• Theory of firm, cost curves
• Theory of supply, price determination
• Market classification
• Concept of macroeconomics
• Money and banking
• National income
• Agricultural marketing—role, practice, institutions, problems, and reforms
• Role of capital and credit in agriculture
• Crop insurance, credit institutions, cooperatives
• Capital formation in agriculture
• Agrarian reforms, globalization
• WTO & its impact on Indian agriculture

Unit III:

• Basic principles of farm management
• Concept of farming system and economics of farming systems
• Agricultural production economics-scope and analysis
• Factor-product relationship
• Marginal cost and marginal revenue
• Farm planning and budgeting
• Agricultural finance: nature and scope
• Time value of money, Compounding and discounting
• Agricultural credit: meaning, definition, need, classification
• Credit analysis: 4R’s, 5C’s, and 7 P’s of credit, repayment plans
• History of financing agriculture in India
• Commercial banks, nationalization of commercial banks
• Lead bank scheme, regional rural banks, scale of finance
• Higher financing agencies, RBI, NABARD, AFC, Asian Development Bank, World Bank
• Role of capital and credit in agriculture; credit institutions, co-operatives, and agrarian reforms in India

Unit IV:

• Extension Education- concept, meaning, principles, philosophy, scope, and importance
• Extension programme planning and evaluation- steps and principles
• Models of organizing agricultural extension
• Historical development of extension in USA, Japan, and India
• Rural development, meaning, importance, and problems
• Rural development programmes in India- Pre-independence era to recent ones
• Extension teaching methods
• Definition and concept of sociology, differences between rural & urban communities
• Social stratification, social groups, social organization, and social change
• Rural leadership, educational psychology- learning and teaching
• Role of personality in agricultural extension
• Indian rural system- its characteristics; value system, cost and class; structure and customs
• Rural group organization and adult education

Unit V:

• Communication, principles, concepts, process, elements, and barriers in teaching methods
• Different kinds of communication methods and media and AV aids/materials
• Media mix, Campaign, Cyber extension- internet, cybercafé, Kisan Call Centers, teleconferencing
• Agriculture journalism, diffusion and adoption of innovations- adopter categories
• Capacity building of extension personnel and farmers- training to farmers, women, and rural youth

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Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) - Key Facts & Figures

Technology Assessment and Refinement (TAR)-Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) - Key Facts & Figures:

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Program Overview:

• Launched by ICAR in 1995 .
• Named the Technology Assessment and Refinement (TAR)-Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP).
• Focus on technological interventions emphasizing stability, sustainability, and productivity for small-farm production systems .

Goals and Implementation:

• Aims to introduce and integrate appropriate technologies .
• Ensures maintenance of productivity and profitability considering environmental issues.
• Facilitates adoption of post-harvest technologies for conservation and on-farm value addition.
• Supports the adoption of technologies for removing drudgery and increasing farm women's efficiency and income.

Expansion and Support:

• The project was later upscaled to 70 centres .
• Funded by the National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) .

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Technology Assessment and Refinement (TAR)-Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) - Multiple Choice Questions:

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In which year was the Technology Assessment and Refinement-Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) launched by ICAR?

A) 1985

B) 1990

C) 1995

D) 2000

Correct Answer: C) 1995

What is the primary focus of the TAR-IVLP program?

A) Large-scale industrial agriculture

B) Stability, sustainability, and productivity of small-farm production systems

C) Export-oriented agricultural production

D) Biofuel production

Correct Answer: B) Stability, sustainability, and productivity of small-farm production systems

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the TAR-IVLP program?

A) Introduction and integration of inappropriate technologies

B) Facilitation of post-harvest technologies for value addition

C) Removal of drudgery and increased efficiency for farm women

D) Maintenance of productivity and profitability with environmental considerations

Correct Answer: A) Introduction and integration of inappropriate technologies

How was the TAR-IVLP project expanded?

A) It was limited to a few selected states

B) Upscaled to 70 centres

C) Expanded internationally

D) Reduced in scope due to budget cuts

Correct Answer: B) Upscaled to 70 centres

What organization provided funding for the upscale of the TAR-IVLP project?

A) World Bank

B) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

C) National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP)

D) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Correct Answer: C) National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP)

Nutri-sensitive Agricultural Resources & Innovations (NARI):

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• Agriculture sector growth has contributed to economic growth in India.
• Improvements in nutrition remain a major concern.
• NARI focuses on empowering farm women.
• Key areas include innovative practices for nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
• Awareness and capacity development of stakeholders.
• Value chain and literacy campaign are part of NARI.
• Encourages intensive exchange of knowledge and good practices.
• Aims to evolve a systematic policy framework for agricultural extension systems.
• Promotes nutrition-sensitive agriculture through a network of KVKs.
• Madhya Pradesh became the third state to provide a ‘wholesome’ meal at Rs. 5.
• Deendayal Thali was launched in 49 out of 51 districts in Madhya Pradesh.
• Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan have similar programs.

Questions - MCQs:

What is the primary focus of NARI in the context of agriculture in India?

• A) Export promotion
• B) Empowering farm women with nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices
• C) Genetic modification of crops
• D) Increasing pesticide efficiency
• Correct Answer: B) Empowering farm women with nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices

How many states in India, including Madhya Pradesh, have implemented a program to provide a ‘wholesome’ meal at an affordable price?

A) 2

B) 3

C) 4

D) 5

Correct Answer: B) 3

What is the price at which the ‘wholesome’ meal is offered in Madhya Pradesh under the Deendayal Thali scheme?

• A) Rs. 5
• B) Rs. 10
• C) Rs. 15
• D) Rs. 20
• Correct Answer: A) Rs. 5

Which state became the third to offer a ‘wholesome’ meal at an affordable price, after Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan?

• A) Uttar Pradesh
• B) Bihar
• C) Madhya Pradesh
• D) Gujarat
• Correct Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh

What are the key areas of focus for NARI?

• A) Innovative practices, awareness, value chain, literacy campaign
• B) Crop insurance and financial assistance
• C) Pesticide development and marketing
• D) Land reclamation and irrigation improvement
• Correct Answer: A) Innovative practices, awareness, value chain, literacy campaign

Essential books for the ICAR PG exam in Plant Science

Core Subjects

• Genetics and Plant Breeding:
• Plant Breeding Principles and Methods by B.D. Singh (Kalyani Publishers): Comprehensive coverage of concepts and methods.
• Fundamentals of Genetics by B.D. Singh: A solid foundation in genetic principles.
• Plant Physiology:
• Plant Physiology by Taiz and Zeiger: A classic textbook with in-depth explanations.
• Fundamentals of Plant Physiology by V.K. Jain: A good Indian-authored option.
• Biochemistry:
• Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry by Nelson and Cox: A comprehensive and well-respected text.
• Plant Pathology:
• Agrios’s Plant Pathology by G.N. Agrios: Widely considered the 'bible' of plant pathology.

Specialized/Additional Subjects

• Seed Science and Technology:
• Principles of Seed Technology By PK Agrawal: A strong focus on seed production.
• Biotechnology:
• Text Book of Biotechnology by H.K. Das: Provides a clear overview of biotechnology techniques.
• Nematology:
• Introductory Nematology  by Southey: A good starting point to understand nematodes.
• Statistics:
• Fundamentals of Statistics by S.C. Gupta: Covers important statistical concepts for data analysis.

Objective-Based and Practice Books

• Objective Genetics and Plant Breeding by B.K. Prasad and B.D. Singh

Other Important Resources

• ICAR e-courses: The official ICAR website has valuable online course material for many subjects. ( https://ecourses.icar.gov.in/ )
• Previous year question papers: Analyze these to understand the exam pattern and important topics.

Tips:

• Prioritize core subjects: Genetics, Plant Breeding, Plant Physiology, and Biochemistry are the most crucial.
• Focus on understanding concepts: Don't just memorize facts. Strong conceptual knowledge will allow you to apply principles in different scenarios.
• Practice with objective questions: Time yourself to develop speed and accuracy.
• Revise regularly: Consistent revision is key to retaining information.

Best Books for ICAR PG JRF in Agronomy

Essential Books for the ICAR PG Exam in Agronomy

• YouTube channel, "Agrimly", is a valuable resource for ICAR PG exam preparation in Agronomy. They provide guidance on various topics related to agriculture science and make it accessible to all people.
• They has a playlist of videos where you can find good reading contents of ICAR-JRF. 
• These interviews can provide insights into their preparation strategies and the resources they used.

List of Best Books for ICAR PG JRF in Agronomy:

For General Agriculture Part:

• "BriefBook of Agriculture By R S Maitry"
• HandBook of Agriculture By ICAR
• "Fundamentals of Agriculture by Arun katyayan Vol. 1& 2"
• "Agriculture by Nem Raj Sunda"

For Agronomy Part:

• "Principles of Agronomy By Reddy and Reddy"
• "Principles of Agronomy by SR Reddy"
• "Field crop production by Rajendra Prasad Vol 1 & 2"
• "Soil Science by DK Das"
• "Agronomic Terminology by Indian society of Agronomy"
• "Modern Weed Management by Dr.O.P. Gupta"
• "Agronomic facts for competition by R.S. Meena & Sihag"
• "Mathematical Agriculture concepts and numericals by Dr. Amit bhatnagar"
• "Objective Agronomy by Thavaprakash"
• "Agronomy treatise by P.D. Choudhary"

Qs.: Best Books for ICAR PG JRF in Agronomy फसल विज्ञान में ICAR पीजी जेआरएफ के लिए सर्वश्रेष्ठ पुस्तकें Ans: YouTubeLink

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ICAR Signed MoU with Dhanuka, Krishi Jagran

Daily Agriculture Current Affairs #AgriCA 2024-03- 21 

ICAR Signed MoU with Dhanuka, Krishi Jagran

– In English:

• The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dhanuka Agritech Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR and Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech Limited.
• Objective of this agreement is to utilize the efficiency of both the institutions to deliver new technology to the farmers.
• Dhanuka Agritech will provide training related to agricultural production to these small farmers by associating with the central institutes, ATARIs and KVKs.
• The aim of this MoU is to promote natural farming in the changing environment, he added.
• About Dhanuka Agritech Limited:
• One of India's leading agro-chemical Company.
• It is listed by Forbes Magazine in the category of “200 Best under A Billion Companies in Asia Pacific”. 
• Dhanuka Has Been Awarded Best Pesticides & Agrochemicals Company In India By Federation Of Indian Chambers Of Commerce And Industry (FICCI).
• Founded: 1980
• Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2015646
• ICAR and Krishi Jagran Pvt Ltd also signed a MoU for the dissemination & promotion of ICAR’s initiatives for the growth of Indian Agriculture and farmers' welfare.
• The MoU will help in the Video production of ICAR Success Stories on social media platforms and promote the success stories of ICAR-developed technologies across India. 
• It will also help in generating Video Bytes of senior officials and Writeups in relevant Krishi Jagran magazine editions on ICAR initiatives.
• About Krishi Jagran krishi Jagran:
• The pioneer agricultural magazine in India, which has entered the "LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS" for being the largest circulated agri-rural magazine in the country with a combined readership of more than 10 million.
• They have 23 editions in 12 languages with a presence in 22 states. We disseminate India's agricultural potential through our website
• About Us Krishi Jagran krishi Jagran is the pioneer agricultural magazine in India, which has entered the "LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS" for being the largest circulated agri-rural magazine in the country with a combined readership of more than 10 million.
• Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2015626

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–हिंदी में:

• भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद (आईसीएआर) और धानुका एग्रीटेक लिमिटेड ने एक समझौता ज्ञापन (एमओयू) पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं। उप महानिदेशक (कृषि विस्तार), आईसीएआर और अध्यक्ष, धानुका एग्रीटेक लिमिटेड।
• इस समझौते का उद्देश्य दोनों संस्थानों की दक्षता का उपयोग करके किसानों तक नई तकनीक पहुंचाना है।
• धानुका एग्रीटेक केंद्रीय संस्थानों, अटारी और केवीके के साथ जुड़कर इन छोटे किसानों को कृषि उत्पादन से संबंधित प्रशिक्षण प्रदान करेगा।
• उन्होंने कहा कि इस एमओयू का उद्देश्य बदलते परिवेश में प्राकृतिक खेती को बढ़ावा देना है।
• धानुका एग्रीटेक लिमिटेड के बारे में:
• भारत की अग्रणी कृषि-रसायन कंपनी में से एक।
• इसे फोर्ब्स पत्रिका द्वारा "एशिया प्रशांत क्षेत्र में एक अरब से कम आयु वाली 200 सर्वश्रेष्ठ कंपनियों" की श्रेणी में सूचीबद्ध किया गया है।
• धानुका को फेडरेशन ऑफ इंडियन चैंबर्स ऑफ कॉमर्स एंड इंडस्ट्री (फिक्की) द्वारा भारत में सर्वश्रेष्ठ कीटनाशक और कृषि रसायन कंपनी का पुरस्कार दिया गया है।
• स्थापित: 1980
• आईसीएआर और कृषि जागरण प्राइवेट लिमिटेड ने भारतीय कृषि के विकास और किसानों के कल्याण के लिए आईसीएआर की पहल के प्रसार और प्रचार के लिए एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर भी हस्ताक्षर किए।
• समझौता ज्ञापन सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफार्मों पर आईसीएआर की सफलता की कहानियों के वीडियो उत्पादन में मदद करेगा और पूरे भारत में आईसीएआर द्वारा विकसित प्रौद्योगिकियों की सफलता की कहानियों को बढ़ावा देगा।
• यह आईसीएआर की पहल पर प्रासंगिक कृषि जागरण पत्रिका संस्करणों में वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के वीडियो बाइट्स और राइटअप तैयार करने में भी मदद करेगा।
• कृषि जागरण कृषि जागरण के बारे में:
• भारत में अग्रणी कृषि पत्रिका, जिसने 10 मिलियन से अधिक की संयुक्त पाठक संख्या के साथ देश में सबसे अधिक प्रसारित कृषि-ग्रामीण पत्रिका होने के लिए "लिम्का बुक ऑफ रिकॉर्ड्स" में प्रवेश किया है।
• 22 राज्यों में उपस्थिति के साथ 12 भाषाओं में उनके 23 संस्करण हैं। हम अपनी वेबसाइट के माध्यम से भारत की कृषि क्षमता का प्रसार करते हैं
• हमारे बारे में कृषि जागरण:
• कृषि जागरण भारत की अग्रणी कृषि पत्रिका है, जिसने 10 मिलियन से अधिक की संयुक्त पाठक संख्या के साथ देश में सबसे अधिक प्रसारित कृषि-ग्रामीण पत्रिका होने के लिए "लिम्का बुक ऑफ रिकॉर्ड्स" में प्रवेश किया है।

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Multiple Choice Questions बहु विकल्पीय प्रश्न

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In which year was Dhanuka Agritech Limited founded?

a) 1970

b) 1980

c) 1990

d) 2000

Answer: b) 1980

What is the objective of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between ICAR and Dhanuka Agritech Limited?

a) To increase agricultural production in India

b) To provide financial aid to small farmers

c) To utilize the efficiency of both institutions to deliver new technology to farmers

d) To promote organic farming practices

Answer: c) To utilize the efficiency of both institutions to deliver new technology to farmers

Which magazine has been listed by Forbes Magazine in the category of “200 Best under A Billion Companies in Asia Pacific”?

a) Krishi Jagran

b) Indian Council of Agricultural Research

c) Dhanuka Agritech Limited

d) Limca Book of Records

Answer: c) Dhanuka Agritech Limited

धानुका एग्रीटेक लिमिटेड की स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई थी?

ए) 1970

बी) 1980

ग) 1990

घ) 2000

उत्तर: बी) 1980

आईसीएआर और धानुका एग्रीटेक लिमिटेड के बीच हस्ताक्षरित समझौता ज्ञापन (एमओयू) का उद्देश्य क्या है?

a) भारत में कृषि उत्पादन बढ़ाना

b) छोटे किसानों को वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करना

ग) किसानों तक नई तकनीक पहुंचाने के लिए दोनों संस्थानों की दक्षता का उपयोग करना

घ) जैविक कृषि पद्धतियों को बढ़ावा देना

उत्तर: सी) किसानों तक नई तकनीक पहुंचाने के लिए दोनों संस्थानों की दक्षता का उपयोग करना

फोर्ब्स पत्रिका ने किस पत्रिका को "एशिया प्रशांत क्षेत्र में एक अरब से कम उम्र की 200 सर्वश्रेष्ठ कंपनियों" की श्रेणी में सूचीबद्ध किया है?

क) कृषि जागरण

बी) भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद

c) धानुका एग्रीटेक लिमिटेड

d) लिम्का बुक ऑफ रिकॉर्ड्स

उत्तर: सी) धानुका एग्रीटेक लिमिटेड

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20th Convocation of the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute

Daily Agriculture Current Affairs #AgriCA 2024-03- 15 

20th Convocation of the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute

– In English:

• The 20th Convocation of the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute was held today at Karnal, Haryana. 
• On this occasion, Padma Bhushan Dr. R.S. Paroda, former Secretary (DARE) and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Chairman of TAAS delivered the convocation address. 
• A total of 278 students were awarded degrees, out of which 49 students were awarded B. Tech degree, 127 students Master's degree and 102 researchers awarded PhD degree.
• About The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI):
• The National Dairy Research Institute metamorphosed from erstwhile Imperial Institute for Animal Husbandry & Dairying, which was established at Bangalore in the year 1923.
• The foundation stone of the edifice of NDRI was laid at Bengaluru on July 1, 1923.
• Later, the Government of India decided to establish the National Dairy Research Institute together with a Dairy Science College at Karnal on the premises of the Cattle-cum-Dairy farm (old Karnal farm), which was then functioning under the direct control of the Union Ministry of Food and Agriculture. 
•  In 1936 it was renamed as Imperial Dairy Institute and it was shifted to its present site in Karnal in 1955 and renamed again as National Dairy Research Institute.
• The headquarters of the Director of Dairy Research were shifted to Karnal in June 1955.
•  In 1970, NDRI was brought under Indian Council of Agricultural Research. 
• The institute has the distinction of being a Deemed University for implementing its academic programs since 1989.
• Objective: To improve milch herd for milk production enhancements, greater productivity of dairy industry.
• Dr. Moti Lal Madan (Ex-Director of NDRI) gave World’s first successful Invitro Fertilised (IVF) of a buffalo, leading to the birth of a calf, Pratham. India’s First Banni Buffalo IVF Calf Born.

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–हिंदी में:

• आईसीएआर-राष्ट्रीय डेयरी अनुसंधान संस्थान का 20वां दीक्षांत समारोह आज हरियाणा के करनाल में आयोजित किया गया।
• इस अवसर पर पद्म भूषण डॉ. आर.एस. परोदा, पूर्व सचिव (डीएआरई) और महानिदेशक, भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद और टीएएएस के अध्यक्ष ने दीक्षांत भाषण दिया।
• कुल 278 छात्रों को डिग्री प्रदान की गई, जिनमें से 49 छात्रों को बी.टेक की डिग्री, 127 छात्रों को मास्टर डिग्री और 102 शोधकर्ताओं को पीएचडी की डिग्री प्रदान की गई।
• राष्ट्रीय डेयरी अनुसंधान संस्थान (एनडीआरआई) के बारे में:
• राष्ट्रीय डेयरी अनुसंधान संस्थान पूर्ववर्ती इंपीरियल इंस्टीट्यूट फॉर एनिमल हसबेंडरी एंड डेयरी से रूपांतरित हुआ, जिसे वर्ष 1923 में बैंगलोर में स्थापित किया गया था।
• एनडीआरआई की इमारत की आधारशिला 1 जुलाई, 1923 को बेंगलुरु में रखी गई थी।
• बाद में, भारत सरकार ने करनाल में मवेशी-सह-डेयरी फार्म (पुराना करनाल फार्म) के परिसर में एक डेयरी साइंस कॉलेज के साथ मिलकर राष्ट्रीय डेयरी अनुसंधान संस्थान स्थापित करने का निर्णय लिया, जो उस समय संघ के सीधे नियंत्रण में काम कर रहा था। खाद्य और कृषि मंत्रालय।
•  1936 में इसका नाम बदलकर इंपीरियल डेयरी इंस्टीट्यूट कर दिया गया और 1955 में इसे करनाल में अपने वर्तमान स्थान पर स्थानांतरित कर दिया गया और फिर से इसका नाम बदलकर राष्ट्रीय डेयरी अनुसंधान संस्थान कर दिया गया।
• जून 1955 में डेयरी अनुसंधान निदेशक का मुख्यालय करनाल में स्थानांतरित कर दिया गया।
•  1970 में, NDRI को भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद के अधीन लाया गया।
• संस्थान को 1989 से अपने शैक्षणिक कार्यक्रमों को लागू करने के लिए एक डीम्ड विश्वविद्यालय होने का गौरव प्राप्त है।
• उद्देश्य: दूध उत्पादन में वृद्धि के लिए दुधारू झुंड में सुधार करना, डेयरी उद्योग की उत्पादकता में वृद्धि करना।
• डॉ. मोती लाल मदान (एनडीआरआई के पूर्व निदेशक) ने भैंस का विश्व का पहला सफल इनविट्रो फर्टिलाइज्ड (आईवीएफ) दिया, जिससे बछड़े प्रथम का जन्म हुआ। भारत का पहला बन्नी भैंस आईवीएफ बछड़ा पैदा हुआ।

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Multiple Choice Questions बहु विकल्पीय प्रश्न

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In what year was the National Dairy Research Institute originally established?

A) 1923

B) 1936

C) 1955

D) 1970

Answer: A) 1923

What significant scientific achievement is Dr. Moti Lal Madan known for?

A) Developing the first vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease in cattle

B) Creating the first successful Invitro Fertilised (IVF) buffalo calf in the world

C) Inventing a new method for milk pasteurization

D) Discovering a gene responsible for milk yield in buffaloes

Answer: B) Creating the first successful Invitro Fertilised (IVF) buffalo calf in the world

When did the National Dairy Research Institute become a Deemed University?

A) 1955

B) 1970

C) 1989

D) 1995

Answer: C) 1989

राष्ट्रीय डेयरी अनुसंधान संस्थान मूल रूप से किस वर्ष स्थापित किया गया था?

ए) 1923

बी) 1936

सी) 1955

डी) 1970

उत्तर: ए) 1923

डॉ. मोती लाल मदान किस महत्वपूर्ण वैज्ञानिक उपलब्धि के लिए जाने जाते हैं?

ए) मवेशियों में खुरपका-मुंहपका रोग के लिए पहला टीका विकसित करना

बी) दुनिया में पहला सफल इनविट्रो फर्टिलाइज्ड (आईवीएफ) भैंस बछड़ा बनाना

सी) दूध पाश्चुरीकरण के लिए एक नई विधि का आविष्कार

डी) भैंसों में दूध की पैदावार के लिए जिम्मेदार जीन की खोज करना

उत्तर: बी) दुनिया में पहला सफल इनविट्रो फर्टिलाइज्ड (आईवीएफ) भैंस बछड़ा बनाना

राष्ट्रीय डेयरी अनुसंधान संस्थान कब डीम्ड विश्वविद्यालय बन गया?

ए) 1955

बी) 1970

सी) 1989

डी) 1995

उत्तर: सी) 1989

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New Fishing Harbour inaugurated

Daily Agriculture Current Affairs #AgriCA 2024-03- 13 

New Fishing Harbour inaugurated. नए फिशिंग हार्बर का उद्घाटन किया गया

– In English:

• New Fishing Harbour inaugurated at Juvvaladinne in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh by Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and  Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh.
• This was approved under the Blue Revolution Scheme and dedicated to the project to showcase significant milestones for improving the maritime sector in the nation.                                                      
• The project was approved in March 2020 with a total cost of Rs 288.80 crore.
• It aims for the integrated development and management of fisheries , in convergence with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways under Sagarmala.
• The New harbour is expected to accommodate 1250 fishing vessels and handle 41250 metric tonnes of fish annually .
• Approximately 6100 local fishermen will directly benefit, with additional indirect benefits to a broader community.
• The initiative is part of the Government of India's efforts, with investments of Rs 38,572 crore envisaged in the fisheries sector since 2015-16.
• Projects worth Rs. 28922.35 crore have been approved in the last 10 years under various schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Fisheries Development Infrastructure Fund (FIDF) .
• The Department of Fisheries has approved the development of 113 fishing harbours and fish landing centre projects totaling Rs 9,162 Crore , including 16 projects in Andhra Pradesh with a total investment of Rs 3,009 Crore.

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–हिंदी में:

• केंद्रीय मत्स्य पालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री, केंद्रीय बंदरगाह, जहाजरानी और जलमार्ग मंत्री और आंध्र प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री द्वारा आंध्र प्रदेश के नेल्लोर जिले के जुव्वालाडिन में नए फिशिंग हार्बर का उद्घाटन किया गया।
• इसे नीली क्रांति योजना के तहत मंजूरी दी गई थी और देश में समुद्री क्षेत्र में सुधार के लिए महत्वपूर्ण मील के पत्थर प्रदर्शित करने की परियोजना को समर्पित किया गया था।
• इस परियोजना को मार्च 2020 में 288.80 करोड़ रुपये की कुल लागत के साथ मंजूरी दी गई थी।
• इसका उद्देश्य सागरमाला के तहत बंदरगाह, जहाजरानी और जलमार्ग मंत्रालय के साथ मिलकर मत्स्य पालन का एकीकृत विकास और प्रबंधन करना है।
• नए बंदरगाह में 1250 मछली पकड़ने वाले जहाजों को समायोजित करने और सालाना 41250 मीट्रिक टन मछली संभालने की उम्मीद है।
• व्यापक समुदाय को अतिरिक्त अप्रत्यक्ष लाभ के साथ, लगभग 6100 स्थानीय मछुआरों को सीधे लाभ होगा।
• यह पहल भारत सरकार के प्रयासों का हिस्सा है, जिसमें 2015-16 से मत्स्य पालन क्षेत्र में 38,572 करोड़ रुपये के निवेश की परिकल्पना की गई है।
• करोड़ रुपये की परियोजनाएं प्रधानमंत्री मत्स्य सम्पदा योजना (पीएमएमएसवाई) और मत्स्य पालन विकास अवसंरचना निधि (एफआईडीएफ) सहित विभिन्न योजनाओं के तहत पिछले 10 वर्षों में 28,922.35 करोड़ रुपये स्वीकृत किए गए हैं।
• मत्स्य पालन विभाग ने कुल 9,162 करोड़ रुपये की लागत से 113 मछली पकड़ने के बंदरगाह और मछली लैंडिंग केंद्र परियोजनाओं के विकास को मंजूरी दी है, जिसमें आंध्र प्रदेश में 3,009 करोड़ रुपये के कुल निवेश वाली 16 परियोजनाएं शामिल हैं।

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Multiple Choice Questions बहु विकल्पीय प्रश्न

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Who inaugurated the new Fishing Harbour at Juvvaladinne in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh?

A) Prime Minister of India

B) Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying; Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways; and Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh

C) President of India

D) Governor of Andhra Pradesh

Answer: B

Under which scheme was the new Fishing Harbour at Juvvaladinne approved?

A) Green Revolution Scheme

B) Blue Revolution Scheme

C) Digital India Scheme

D) Make in India Scheme

Answer: B

What was the total cost for the development of the new Fishing Harbour at Juvvaladinne?

A) Rs 150.50 crore

B) Rs 200.75 crore

C) Rs 250.00 crore

D) Rs 288.80 crore

Answer: D

How many fishing vessels can the new harbour at Juvvaladinne accommodate?

A) 1000

B) 1250

C) 1500

D) 1750

Answer: B

How much has the Government of India invested in the fisheries sector since 2015-16?

A) Rs 25,000 crore

B) Rs 30,000 crore

C) Rs 35,000 crore

D) Rs 38,572 crore

Answer: D

आंध्र प्रदेश के नेल्लोर जिले के जुव्वालाडिन में नए मत्स्य बंदरगाह का उद्घाटन किसने किया?

A) भारत के प्रधानमंत्री

B) केंद्रीय मत्स्य पालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री; केंद्रीय पोर्ट्स, शिपिंग और जलमार्ग मंत्री; और आंध्र प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री

C) भारत के राष्ट्रपति

D) आंध्र प्रदेश के राज्यपाल

उत्तर: B

जुव्वालाडिन में नए मत्स्य बंदरगाह को किस योजना के तहत मंजूरी दी गई थी?

A) हरित क्रांति योजना

B) नीली क्रांति योजना

C) डिजिटल इंडिया योजना

D) मेक इन इंडिया योजना

उत्तर: B

जुव्वालाडिन में नए मत्स्य बंदरगाह के विकास की कुल लागत क्या थी?

A) रु 150.50 करोड़

B) रु 200.75 करोड़

C) रु 250.00 करोड़

D) रु 288.80 करोड़

उत्तर: D

जुव्वालाडिन में नया बंदरगाह कितने मत्स्य पोतों को समायोजित कर सकता है?

A) 1000

B) 1250

C) 1500

D) 1750

उत्तर: B

2015-16 से भारत सरकार ने मत्स्य पालन क्षेत्र में कितना निवेश किया है?

A) रु 25,000 करोड़

B) रु 30,000 करोड़

C) रु 35,000 करोड़

D) रु 38,572 करोड़

उत्तर: D

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APEDA facilitated India's first commercial trial shipment of Sangola pomegranates

Daily Agriculture Current Affairs #AgriCA 2024-03- 12 

APEDA facilitated India's first commercial trial shipment of Sangola pomegranates

– In English:

• APEDA facilitated India's first commercial trial shipment of Sangola pomegranates to the US via sea.
• The shipment was flagged off comprising 4200 boxes (12.6 tons) from IFC facility, MSAMB, Vashi (Navi Mumbai).
• Last year, APEDA conducted a successful air shipment of pomegranates with irradiation treatment and static trial, aiming to open trade relations with potential markets.
• APEDA stands for Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. It is an apex body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, responsible for the promotion and development of export of agricultural and processed food products. 
• India aims to be among the top pomegranate exporting countries, with significant growth in EU, Middle East, and Asian markets .
• InI Farms , an APEDA registered exporter, executed the trial air shipment, static sea trial, and sea container.
• The fruit was sourced from Anarnet registered farmers from Sangola, Maharashtra, with farmers receiving a 20% premium compared to other export markets.
• India produces high-quality pomegranates, particularly the Bhagwa variety, with soft fleshy seeds, low acidity, and attractive color.
• India ranks seventh in production of pomegranate in the world and the total area under cultivation is around 2,75,500 hectares.
• Maharashtra contributes to over 50% of India's pomegranate production, followed by Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh.
• APEDA facilitated pomegranate exports worth $58.36 million in 2022-23 to various countries including UAE, Bangladesh, Nepal, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bahrain, and Oman.
• APEDA established Export Promotion Forums (EPF) for pomegranates to improve supply chain bottlenecks.

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–हिंदी में:

• APEDA ने समुद्र के माध्यम से संगोला अनारों के भारतीय पहले वाणिज्यिक परीक्षण की शिपमेंट को संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका भेजने की सुविधा प्रदान की।
• यह शिपमेंट IFC सुविधा, MSAMB, वाशी (नवी मुंबई) से 4200 बॉक्स (12.6 टन) को संयुक्त करके खोल दी गई।
• पिछले साल, एपीडीए ने पोमेग्रेनेट की सफल हवाई शिपमेंट की जिसमें किरणों का इलाज और स्थिर परीक्षण शामिल था, उद्योग के संभावित बाजारों के साथ व्यापार संबंधों को खोलने का लक्ष्य रखा।
• एपीडीए एग्रीकल्चरल और प्रोसेस्ड फ़ूड प्रोडक्ट्स एक्सपोर्ट डेवलपमेंट अथॉरिटी के लिए खड़ा नाम है। यह भारत सरकार के वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय के अधीन एक शीर्ष निकाय है, जिसका कार्य प्रमुखतः कृषि और प्रोसेस्ड फ़ूड प्रोडक्ट्स के निर्यात को बढ़ावा देना है।
• भारत का उद्येश्य शीर्ष अनार निर्यात करने वाले देशों में शामिल होना है, जिसमें EU, मध्य पूर्व, और एशियाई बाजारों में महत्वपूर्ण वृद्धि हो।
• एपीडीए पंजीकृत निर्यातक InI Farms ने परीक्षण हवाई शिपमेंट, स्थिर समुद्री परीक्षण, और समुद्री कंटेनर का कार्य संपादित किया।
• फल महाराष्ट्र के संगोला , महाराष्ट्र के पंजीकृत किसानों से प्राप्त किया गया था, जिन्हें अन्य निर्यात बाजारों के मुकाबले किसानों ने 20% प्रीमियम प्राप्त किया।
• भारत उच्च गुणवत्ता के पोमेग्रेनेट उत्पन्न करता है, खासकर भगवा प्रकार, जिसमें नरम गोले बीज, कम एसिडिटी, और आकर्षक रंग होता है।
• भारत दुनिया में अनार के उत्पादन में सातवां स्थान पर है और कुल खेती क्षेत्र लगभग 2,75,500 हेक्टेयर है।
• महाराष्ट्र भारत के अनार के उत्पादन का अधिकतम 50% से अधिक योगदान देता है, उसके बाद गुजरात, कर्नाटक, राजस्थान, और आंध्र प्रदेश हैं।
• एपीडीए ने 2022-23 में अनार के निर्यात का मूल्य $58.36 मिलियन किया।
• एपीडीए ने अनार के लिए निर्यात प्रोन्नति मंच (ईपीएफ) स्थापित किए ताकि आपूर्ति श्रृंखला की बोतलनें सुधारी जा सकें।

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Multiple Choice Questions बहु विकल्पीय प्रश्न

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What does APEDA stand for?

A) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Division Authority

B) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

C) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Directorate Agency

D) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Distribution Association

Answer: B) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

Where was India's first commercial trial shipment of Sangola pomegranates flagged off from?

A) Mumbai Port

B) Kolkata Port

C) Chennai Port

D) Vashi (Navi Mumbai)

Answer: D) Vashi (Navi Mumbai)

Which Indian state contributes to over 50% of the country's pomegranate production?

A) Gujarat

B) Karnataka

C) Maharashtra

D) Rajasthan

Answer: C) Maharashtra

What was the total weight of the Sangola pomegranate shipment flagged off by APEDA?

A) 420 boxes (1.26 tons)

B) 4200 boxes (12.6 tons)

C) 4000 boxes (10.6 tons)

D) 4400 boxes (13.2 tons)

Answer: B) 4200 boxes (12.6 tons)

What was the value of pomegranate exports facilitated by APEDA in 2022-23?

A) $36.58 million

B) $58.36 million

C) $20.46 million

D) $75.82 million

Answer: B) $58.36 million

APEDA का अर्थ क्या है?

A) कृषि और प्रसंस्कृत खाद्य उत्पादों निर्यात विभाग प्राधिकरण

B) कृषि और प्रसंस्कृत खाद्य उत्पादों निर्यात विकास प्राधिकरण

C) कृषि और प्रसंस्कृत खाद्य उत्पादों निर्यात निदेशालय एजेंसी

D) कृषि और प्रसंस्कृत खाद्य उत्पादों निर्यात वितरण संघ

उत्तर: B) कृषि और प्रसंस्कृत खाद्य उत्पादों निर्यात विकास प्राधिकरण

भारत के पहले वाणिज्यिक परीक्षण शिपमेंट को भारत के कहां से भेजा गया था?

A) मुंबई पोर्ट

B) कोलकाता पोर्ट

C) चेन्नई पोर्ट

D) वाशी (नवी मुंबई)

उत्तर: D) वाशी (नवी मुंबई)

कौन सा भारतीय राज्य देश के अधिकतम 50% से अधिक अनार की उत्पादन करता है?

A) गुजरात

B) कर्नाटक

C) महाराष्ट्र

D) राजस्थान

उत्तर: C) महाराष्ट्र

APEDA द्वारा वाणिज्यिक रूप से भेजे गए संगोला अनार की कुल वजन क्या था?

A) 420 बॉक्स (1.26 टन)

B) 4200 बॉक्स (12.6 टन)

C) 4000 बॉक्स (10.6 टन)

D) 4400 बॉक्स (13.2 टन)

उत्तर: B) 4200 बॉक्स (12.6 टन)

2022-23 में APEDA द्वारा संचालित अनार के निर्यात का मूल्य क्या था?

A) $36.58 मिलियन

B) $58.36 मिलियन

C) $20.46 मिलियन

D) $75.82 मिलियन

उत्तर: B) $58.36 मिलियन

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Three new centers of CIPET Inaugurated

Daily Agriculture Current Affairs #AgriCA 2024-03- 11 

Three new centers of CIPET Inaugurated CIPET के तीन नए केंद्रों का उद्घाटन

– In English:

• Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers inaugurated 3 new centers of Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) virtually from New Delhi : CSTS Baddi (Himachal Pradesh), CSTS Ranchi (Jharkhand), and CSTS Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh).
• Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilises was also present at the inauguration.
• CIPET has adapted to 21st-century needs, contributing to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat through skilled manpower, research, and production support to the industry.
• Youth trained by CIPET have nearly 100% job placement in the petrochemical sector.
• About Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET):
• CIPET was started in 1968 in Chennai , now offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses in addition to certificate and diploma programs.
• The government has increased the number of CIPET centers from 23 to 47 in the last decade to meet industry demands.
• Research areas include solar cells, gas separation, water purification, and polymer research .
• Each new center has specific goals:
• CSTS aims to provide skill development training, conduct long-term courses, offer technical support services, and ensure employment/self-employment for students.

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–हिंदी में:

• रासायनिक और उर्वरक मंत्री ने नई दिल्ली से केंद्रीय पेट्रोकेमिकल इंजीनियरिंग एंड टेक्नोलॉजी (सीआईपीईटी) के 3 नए केंद्रों का उद्घाटन किया: सीटीएसटीएस बद्दी (हिमाचल प्रदेश), सीटीएसटीएस रांची (झारखंड), और सीटीएसटीएस ग्वालियर (मध्य प्रदेश)।
• रासायनिक और उर्वरकों के राज्य मंत्री भी उद्घाटन समारोह में उपस्थित थे।
• सीआईपीईटी ने 21वीं सदी की आवश्यकताओं को अपनाया है, और कुशल मानव संदभान, अनुसंधान, और उद्योग को उत्पादन समर्थन के माध्यम से आत्मनिर्भर भारत के दृष्टिगत का योगदान किया है।
• सीआईपीईटी द्वारा प्रशिक्षित युवा पेट्रोकेमिकल क्षेत्र में लगभग 100% नौकरी प्लेसमेंट हासिल करते हैं।
• केंद्रीय पेट्रोकेमिकल इंजीनियरिंग एंड टेक्नोलॉजी (सीआईपीईटी) के बारे में:
• सीआईपीईटी की शुरुआत 1968 में चेन्नई में की गई थी, अब यह स्नातक, स्नातकोत्तर, और डॉक्टरेट पाठ्यक्रमों के अलावा प्रमाण पत्र और डिप्लोमा कार्यक्रम भी प्रदान करता है।
• सरकार ने पिछले दशक में उद्योग की मांग को पूरा करने के लिए सीआईपीईटी केंद्रों की संख्या को 23 से 47 तक बढ़ा दिया है।
• अनुसंधान क्षेत्रों में सौर सेल, गैस विभाजन, जल शोधन, और पॉलिमर अनुसंधान शामिल हैं।
• प्रत्येक नया केंद्र विशिष्ट लक्ष्यों को ध्यान में रखता है:
• सीटीएसटीएस का उद्देश्य कौशल विकास प्रशिक्षण, लंबे समय तक के पाठ्यक्रमों का आयोजन, तकनीकी सहायता सेवाओं की प्रदान करना , और छात्रों के रोजगार / स्वरोजगार को सुनिश्चित करना है।

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Multiple Choice Questions बहु विकल्पीय प्रश्न

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Recently where were the three new centers of Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) inaugurated?

a) Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai

b) Baddi (Himachal Pradesh), Ranchi (Jharkhand), Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh)

c) Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow

d) Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune

Answer: b) Baddi (Himachal Pradesh), Ranchi (Jharkhand), Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh)

When was CIPET started, and where was its original location?

a) 1980, Delhi

b) 1968, Chennai

c) 1975, Kolkata

d) 1950, Mumbai

Answer: b) 1968, Chennai

What are some research areas undertaken by CIPET?

a) Agriculture, Construction, Fashion

b) Medicine, Law, Economics

c) Solar cells, Gas separation, Water purification

d) Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology

Answer: c) Solar cells, Gas separation, Water purification

हाल ही में केंद्रीय पेट्रोकेमिकल इंजीनियरिंग और प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान (सीआईपीईटी) के तीन नए केंद्र कहाँ का उद्घाटन हुआ?

क) चेन्नई, कोलकाता, मुंबई

ख) बद्दी (हिमाचल प्रदेश), रांची (झारखंड), ग्वालियर (मध्य प्रदेश)

ग) दिल्ली, जयपुर, लखनऊ

घ) हैदराबाद, बैंगलोर, पुणे

उत्तर: ख) बद्दी (हिमाचल प्रदेश), रांची (झारखंड), ग्वालियर (मध्य प्रदेश)

सीआईपीईटी की स्थापना कब हुई थी, और इसका मूल स्थान कहाँ था?

क) 1980, दिल्ली

ख) 1968, चेन्नई

ग) 1975, कोलकाता

घ) 1950, मुंबई

उत्तर: ख) 1968, चेन्नई

सीआईपीईटी द्वारा कुछ शोध क्षेत्र क्या हैं?

क) कृषि, निर्माण, फैशन

ख) चिकित्सा, कानून, अर्थशास्त्र

ग) सोलर सेल, गैस विभाजन, जल शोध

घ) मनोविज्ञान, समाजशास्त्र, मानवशास्त्र

उत्तर: ग) सोलर सेल, गैस विभाजन, जल शोध

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Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price for Raw Jute for 2024-25 Season

Daily Agriculture Current Affairs #AgriCA Dt.2024-03- 10 

Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price for Raw Jute for 2024-25 Season कैबिनेट ने 2024-25 सीज़न के लिए कच्चे जूट के लिए न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य को मंजूरी दी

–In English:

• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs , chaired by Prime Minister, approved the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Raw Jute for the 2024-25 season.
• The MSP for Raw Jute (TDN-3 equivalent to earlier TD-5 grade) is set at Rs.5,335/- per quintal for 2024-25, ensuring a return of 64.8 percent over the all India weighted average cost of production.
• The decision aligns with the government's principle of fixing the MSP at least 1.5 times the all India weighted average cost of production, as announced in the 2018-19 Budget.
• The recommendation for MSP is based on the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
• The MSP for 2024-25 marks an increase of Rs.285/- per quintal over the previous season.
• Over the last 10 years, the MSP for Raw Jute has risen from Rs.2,400 per quintal in 2014-15 to Rs.5,335/- per quintal in 2024-25, showing a growth of 122 percent.
• In the 2023-24 season, the government procured a record amount of over 6.24 lakh bales of Raw Jute (1 bale Jute 180 kg) , benefiting approximately 1.65 lakh farmers at a cost of Rs.524.32 crore.
• The Jute Corporation of India (JCI) will continue as the Central Government Nodal Agency for undertaking Price Support Operations, with any losses incurred fully reimbursed by the Central Government.

–हिंदी में:

• प्रधान मंत्री की अध्यक्षता में आर्थिक मामलों की कैबिनेट समिति ने 2024-25 सीज़न के लिए कच्चे जूट के लिए न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य (एमएसपी) को मंजूरी दे दी।
• कच्चे जूट के लिए एमएसपी (टीडीएन-3 पहले के टीडी-5 ग्रेड के बराबर) 2024-25 के लिए 5,335/- रुपये प्रति क्विंटल निर्धारित किया गया है, जो उत्पादन की अखिल भारतीय भारित औसत लागत पर 64.8 प्रतिशत का रिटर्न सुनिश्चित करता है।
• यह निर्णय 2018-19 के बजट में घोषित अखिल भारतीय भारित उत्पादन लागत का कम से कम 1.5 गुना एमएसपी तय करने के सरकार के सिद्धांत के अनुरूप है।
• एमएसपी की सिफारिश कृषि लागत और मूल्य आयोग (सीएसीपी) पर आधारित है।
• 2024-25 के लिए एमएसपी में पिछले सीज़न की तुलना में 285/- रुपये प्रति क्विंटल की वृद्धि हुई है।
• पिछले 10 वर्षों में, कच्चे जूट का एमएसपी 2014-15 में 2,400 रुपये प्रति क्विंटल से बढ़कर 2024-25 में 5,335 रुपये प्रति क्विंटल हो गया है, जो 122 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि दर्शाता है।
• 2023-24 सीज़न में, सरकार ने 524.32 करोड़ रुपये की लागत से 6.24 लाख गांठ कच्चे जूट (1 गांठ जूट 180 किलोग्राम) से अधिक की रिकॉर्ड मात्रा में खरीद की, जिससे लगभग 1.65 लाख किसानों को लाभ हुआ ।
• भारतीय जूट निगम (जेसीआई) मूल्य समर्थन संचालन के लिए केंद्र सरकार की नोडल एजेंसी के रूप में बनी रहेगी, किसी भी नुकसान की पूरी भरपाई केंद्र सरकार द्वारा की जाएगी।

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Multiple Choice Questions बहु विकल्पीय प्रश्न

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What is the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute set for the 2024-25 season?

A) Rs. 2,400/- per quintal

B) Rs. 5,335/- per quintal *

C) Rs. 285/- per quintal

D) Rs. 524.32 crore

Who approves the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Raw Jute?

A) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs*

B) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) 

C) Jute Corporation of India (JCI)

D) Central Government Nodal Agency

Who made a recommendation for Minimum Support Price (MSP)?

A) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs

B) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) *

C) Jute Corporation of India (JCI)

D) Central Government Nodal Agency

Who is the Central Government Nodal Agency for undertaking Price Support Operations?

A) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs

B) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)

C) The Jute Corporation of India (JCI)*

D) Prime Minister

2024-25 सीज़न के लिए कच्चे जूट के लिए निर्धारित न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य (MSP) क्या है?

A) प्रति क्विंटल 2,400/- रुपये

B) प्रति क्विंटल 5,335/- रुपये *

C) प्रति क्विंटल 285/- रुपये

D) 524.32 करोड़ रुपये

न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य (MSP) किसकी मंजूरी करता है?

A) आर्थिक मामलों की कैबिनेट समिति

B) कृषि लागत और मूल्य आयोग (सीएसीपी)

C) भारतीय जूट निगम (जेसीआई)

D) केंद्र सरकारी नोडल एजेंसी

न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य (MSP) के लिए किसने सिफारिश की है?

A) आर्थिक मामलों की कैबिनेट समिति

B) कृषि लागत और मूल्य आयोग (सीएसीपी) *

C) भारतीय जूट निगम (जेसीआई)

D) केंद्र सरकारी नोडल एजेंसी

मूल्य समर्थन ऑपरेशन को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए केंद्र सरकारी नोडल एजेंसी कौन है?

A) आर्थिक मामलों की कैबिनेट समिति

B) कृषि लागत और मूल्य आयोग (सीएसीपी)

C) भारतीय जूट निगम (जेसीआई)*

D) प्रधानमंत्री

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