Source- This post on the Saffron crop has been created based on the article “Losing spice: Kashmir’s prized saffron crop hit by dry spells” published in “Business Line” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? Due to erratic weather, many farmers in Kashmir are shifting from growing saffron to cultivating apple orchards or mustard… Continue reading Saffron Crop
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Konark Wheel replica serves as backdrop of PM welcome handshake with G20 leaders
Source: The post is based on the article “Konark Wheel replica serves as backdrop of PM welcome handshake with G20 leaders” published in Hindu Business Line on 12th September 2023 What is the News? A replica of the Konark Wheel from the Konark Sun temple in Odisha served as the backdrop of the Prime Minister’s… Continue reading Konark Wheel replica serves as backdrop of PM welcome handshake with G20 leaders
Indian Ocean Dipole turns positive, may prove too late for monsoon
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Ocean Dipole turns positive, may prove too late for monsoon” published in Hindu Business Line on 23rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Indian Ocean Dipole(IOD)?3 What is the impact of the Indian Ocean Dipole(IOD)?4 How much rainfall has India recorded this… Continue reading Indian Ocean Dipole turns positive, may prove too late for monsoon
India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty” published in Hindu Business Line on 15th September 2022. What is the News? India is going to host the 9th session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture(ITPGRFA). What is… Continue reading India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty
GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers
Source: The post is based on the article “GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers” published in Hindu Business Line on 26th July 2022. What is the News? The White Onion of Alibaug in Maharashtra’s Raigad district has received a ‘Geographical Indication’, giving it a unique identity and wider markets. What is… Continue reading GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers
