Pusa-2090

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has developed an improved rice variety, Pusa-2090, as an alternative to Pusa-44, associated with stubble burning. What is Pusa-44? It is a variety of rice, known for its high yield but longer maturity period, which contributes to post-harvest stubble burning, as …