News: The Ministry of Agriculture has been funding start-ups under the innovation and agri entrepreneurship component of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in 2020-21. Facts: Innovation and Agri-entrepreneurship Development programme: It is a component launched under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in order to promote innovation and agri entrepreneurship by providing financial support and nurturing the incubation… Continue reading Ministry of Agriculture funding start-ups under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
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India contributes over $15 mn to India-U.N. Development Partnership Fund
News: India has contributed over USD 15.46 million to the India-UN Development Partnership Fund. Facts: India-UN Development Partnership Fund(India-UN Fund): It was established in 2017 as a dedicated facility within the United Nations Fund for South-South Cooperation. Supported by: It is supported by the Government of India, managed by the United Nations Office for South-South… Continue reading India contributes over $15 mn to India-U.N. Development Partnership Fund
Explained: What is the tick-borne virus spreading in China?
News: A new infectious disease called Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome(SFTS) caused by a tick-borne virus has killed seven people and infected 60 others in China. Facts: SFTS virus: Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) belongs to the Bunyavirus family and is transmitted to humans through tick bites. Origin: The virus was first identified… Continue reading Explained: What is the tick-borne virus spreading in China?
Pokkali rice seedlings travel from Kerala to the Sunderbans
News: Farmers in West Bengal are experimenting with the pokkali variety of rice to tide over a crisis-like situation created by severe seawater incursion into paddy fields in the Sundarbans. Facts: Pokkali: It is a unique variety of rice known for its saltwater resistance and is cultivated in the districts of Alappuzha, Thrissur and Ernakulam… Continue reading Pokkali rice seedlings travel from Kerala to the Sunderbans
