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Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. “Agricultural export growth is sustainable only when supported by robust food safety systems.” Examine the importance of food safety standards in agricultural exports. Analyse the challenges faced by India in ensuring compliance. Suggest suitable measures. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why …
Source: BW Context: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever export of 12 metric tonnes of Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica. About APEDA Facilitates First Export of Fortified Rice Kernel: What it is? Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) is a nutritionally enhanced form of rice, made …
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Source: LM Context: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever air shipment of GI-tagged Indi Lime (Karnataka) and Puliyankudi Lime (Tamil Nadu) to the United Kingdom. About First-Ever Air Shipment of GI Tagged Indi and Puliyankudi Limes: What is GI Tag? A Geographical Indication (GI) is a form of …
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Source: PIB Context: National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed an MoU to boost cooperative-led agricultural exports. About National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL): What it is? A national-level multi-state cooperative society, functioning as an umbrella organization for all cooperative exports in India. Established in: 25 January …
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Source: TW Context: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched the BHARATI initiative to support 100 agri-food startups and target $50 billion agri-food exports by 2030. About BHARATI Initiative: What it is? BHARATI stands for Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement. It is a national …
Source: ET Context: India flagged off its first export consignment of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot (Punjab) to Doha (Qatar), facilitated by APEDA. About Litchi: What it is? Litchi is a juicy, aromatic fruit rich in sugars, vitamins, and minerals. It belongs to the Sapindaceae family and is consumed fresh, canned, or dried. Origin: Native to …
Source: PIB Context: In a major boost to India’s fresh fruit exports, the first commercial sea shipment of Indian Bhagwa Pomegranates successfully arrived in New York. Recent Consignment of Pomegranates to the USA: What it is? A landmark commercial sea shipment carrying Indian Bhagwa variety pomegranates arrived on the U.S. East Coast in March. Origin: …
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Source: ANI Context: The first-ever export consignment of Anthurium flowers from Mizoram to Singapore was flagged off in February. About Anthurium Flower: Scientific Name: Anthurium (family: Araceae). Grown In: Native region: Americas, from northern Mexico to northern Argentina and parts of the Caribbean. In India: Widely cultivated in Mizoram and other North Eastern states. Features …
Source: The Print Context: APEDA in collaboration with AgroStar and Kay Bee Exports successfully completed India’s first-ever commercial trial shipments of premium Sangola and Bhagwa pomegranates respectively to Australia via sea. About Pomegranate Variety in News: What it is? Sangola and Bhagwa are premium pomegranate varieties known for their high sugar content, deep red arils, …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The government has raised the authorised capital of FCI from ₹10,000 crore to ₹21,000 crore to bolster its operational capabilities and fulfil its mandate effectively. What is Authorised Capital? Authorized capital, also known as nominal or registered capital, refers to the maximum amount of share capital …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Different crops and cropping patterns. Context: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent western sanctions on Russia have affected wheat exports from the Black Sea region and impacted food security in several countries, especially in Africa and West Asia. The disruption to global wheat supplies in turn has thrown …
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Topics Covered: Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: APEDA and FPO- objectives, functions and significance. Context: 800 FPOs registered on Farmer Connect Portal of APEDA. Background: A Farmer Connect …
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