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Punjab farmers’ to go for direct seeding of rice

News: Due to labour shortage, Punjab farmers are turning towards direct seeding of rice(DSR) moving away from the traditional practice — of sowing nursery and then transplanting it. Facts: Direct Seeding of Rice: DSR refers to the process of establishing a rice crop from seeds sown in the field rather than by transplanting seedlings from… Continue reading Punjab farmers’ to go for direct seeding of rice

Finance minister releases fifth tranche of economic package

News: Union finance minister has unveiled the fifth and last tranche as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan(Self-reliant India campaign). Facts: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA):  Government to allocate an additional Rs 40,000 crore for MNREGA.This will help generate nearly 300 crore person days in total and will also help provide more… Continue reading Finance minister releases fifth tranche of economic package

Centre raises borrowing limit of states from 3 pc of GSDP to 5 pc in FY21

News: The Central Government has increased the borrowing limit of states from 3% of gross state domestic product (GSDP) to 5%. Facts: Key Facts: States have so far borrowed only 14% of the 3% of GSDP limit which is authorised to them while 86% of the limit remains unutilized.However,the limit of states has now been… Continue reading Centre raises borrowing limit of states from 3 pc of GSDP to 5 pc in FY21

India welcomes Afghan power-sharing deal

News: India has welcomed the power-sharing deal announced by Afghanistan between President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah which ended political discord caused by last year’s disputed presidential election. Facts: Key Provisions of the Deal: Ashraf Ghani will stay as the president of Afghanistan while Abdullah will appoint half of the cabinet and will… Continue reading India welcomes Afghan power-sharing deal

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