India Country of the Year BIOFACH 2026 highlights India’s leadership in organic farming, global trade impact, and key exam facts for competitive exam aspirants. India Named “Country of the Year” at BIOFACH 2026, Leading Global Organic Farming Movement India has achieved a major global milestone by being designated as the “Country of the Year” at…
Bamanwas Kankar organic village in Rajasthan becomes the first fully organic panchayat, adopting chemical-free farming, sustainable livestock, and rural development practices. Rajasthan’s First Fully Organic Village: Bamanwas Kankar Sets a Green Milestone Introduction to Bamanwas Kankar’s Organic Transformation Rajasthan’s Bamanwas Kankar panchayat, located in the Kotputli–Behror district, has emerged as a landmark example of environmentally…
Smart Crop Initiative SBI Foundation has partnered with ICRISAT and UAS Raichur to launch a three-year AI-driven farming project in Telangana and Karnataka, empowering 8,000 farmers through smart data-driven crop management for sustainable agriculture. SMART-CROP Launched to Promote Smart, Data-Driven Farming Transforming agriculture through advanced technology The SBI Foundation (CSR arm of State Bank of…
Sanjeev Kapoor World Food Prize recognition 2025 — Learn how India’s celebrated chef and Padma Shri awardee is transforming school nutrition and sustainable agriculture through the Nutri Pathshala initiative. A must-read for exam aspirants covering current affairs, food security, and global awards. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor honoured as a Top Agri-Food Pioneer by World Food Prize…
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 2025 aims to benefit 1.7 crore farmers across 100 districts with ₹24,000 crore investment, promoting sustainable farming and rural development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), a transformative agricultural initiative aimed at enhancing productivity and self-reliance among farmers in India’s most underdeveloped districts….
Black-eyed cowpea seeds India to Fiji: Learn about India’s 5-tonne humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable agriculture and strengthening Indo-Pacific ties under the Act East Policy. India Sends 5 Tonnes of Cowpea Seeds to Fiji as Humanitarian Aid 🌱 Introduction In a significant humanitarian gesture, India has dispatched 5 metric tonnes (MT) of black-eyed cowpea seeds to…
Fungal resistant pineapple variety developed by Indian scientists at Bose Institute using AcSERK3 gene offers sustainable solution to fusariosis disease in crops. Fungal‑Tolerant Pineapple Breakthrough by Indian Scientists Introduction: Indigenous Scientific Innovation in Agriculture Indian researchers from the Bose Institute (under DST), led by Prof. Gaurab Gangopadhyay and Dr. Soumili Pal, have engineered a breakthrough in pineapple farming…
Unlocking the Sweet Secrets: Which District of Uttar Pradesh is Known as the City of Honey? In the heart of Uttar Pradesh lies a district that buzzes with activity not just from its bustling streets but also from its thriving apiaries. Situated in the western part of the state, the district of Maharajganj has earned…
Introduction: Major Step Towards Water Resource Efficiency The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the modernization of the Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM) Programme. This move aims to boost agricultural productivity, improve water use efficiency, and support Atmanirbhar Bharat by ensuring better irrigation infrastructure and management. Key Objectives of…
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Watershed Yatra: A Step Towards Water Conservation Introduction to the Watershed Yatra Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently launched the Watershed Yatra, a significant initiative aimed at promoting water conservation and sustainable agricultural practices. The yatra, which spans across various districts of the state, focuses on creating awareness about the…
