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CCentral Sector Scheme of Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)

Source:  PIB Subject:  Government Scheme Context: The Government of India has completed the formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under a central sector scheme, with 21.96 lakh women farmers. About Central Sector Scheme of Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs): What it is? A central sector scheme to form and nurture …

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‘10,000 genomes’ project

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH   Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) announced the completion of India’s ‘10,000 genome’ project, aiming to create a reference database of whole-genome sequences representative of the country’s diverse population. India’s population diversity, consisting of over 4,600 population groups, contributes to distinct genetic variations, including disease-causing mutations prevalent …

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