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Agriculture Current Affairs are key for understanding India’s progress in horticultural production, food processing sector initiatives, and government policies impacting farmers.

Agriculture Current Affairs: One-Liner Questions:

1. What is the estimated horticulture production in India for 2023-24?
2. How much area is used for horticulture production in India in 2023-24?
3. What is the expected increase in fruit production for 2023-24 compared to 2022-23?
4. Which fruits are expected to have increased production in 2023-24?
5. What fruits are expected to have decreased production in 2023-24?
6. What is the estimated production of vegetables in 2023-24?
7. Which vegetables are expected to see an increase in production in 2023-24?
8. Which vegetables are expected to see a decrease in production in 2023-24?
9. What is the expected onion production in India for 2023-24?
10. What is the estimated potato production in India for 2023-24?
11. How much is the estimated increase in tomato production for 2023-24?
12. What government body released the third advance estimates of horticultural crops for 2023-24?
13. Who is Chirag Paswan, and which global agriculture leaders did he meet at World Food India 2024?
14. What potential collaborations were discussed between Chirag Paswan and Moses Gbanyan of Liberia?
15. What was discussed in the meeting between Chirag Paswan and Djibouti’s Agriculture Minister?
16. What initiatives has the Ministry of Food Processing Industries taken to attract investments in the food processing sector?
17. What sectors are covered under the measures taken by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries to boost investments?
18. When was World Food India 2024 held?
19. What is the significance of World Food India 2024 for Indian and global food processing industries?
20. When was the first edition of World Food India launched?
21. Why was the second edition of World Food India organized in 2023?
22. What scheme did the Union Cabinet approve to support farmers and control price volatility of essential commodities?
23. What is the total financial outgo for the PM-AASHA scheme until FY 2025-26?
24. What are the components of PM-AASHA?
25. What crops are included in the PM-AASHA scheme for procurement at MSP?
26. What is the procurement limit for pulses, oilseeds, and copra under PM-AASHA from 2024-25?
27. Which pulses are exempt from the 25% procurement ceiling under PM-AASHA for 2024-25?
28. How much is the enhanced guarantee for the procurement of notified crops under PM-AASHA?
29. How will the enhanced guarantee benefit farmers under PM-AASHA?
30. What impact will the enhanced procurement scheme have on the cultivation of pulses and oilseeds?
31. How will PM-AASHA help in reducing India’s dependence on imports?
32. What is the purpose of the price stabilisation fund scheme extension?
33. How does the price stabilisation fund scheme protect consumers?
34. What changes have been made to the price deficit payment scheme for oilseeds?
35. How much has the coverage of the price deficit payment scheme for oilseeds been enhanced?
36. How long is the extended implementation period for the price deficit payment scheme for oilseeds?
37. How will the price stabilisation fund scheme affect the prices of agri-horticultural commodities?
38. What is the role of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in PM-AASHA?
39. Which crops are targeted for procurement under PM-AASHA during the 2024-25 season?
40. How does the PM-AASHA scheme help farmers receive remunerative prices?
41. What role does the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare play in ensuring food security?
42. What impact will World Food India 2024 have on India’s food processing industry?
43. How is the government encouraging backward linkages in food processing?
44. What are the expected benefits of attracting investments in cold chain storage solutions?
45. Why is PM-AASHA significant for controlling price volatility in essential commodities?
46. How does the Ministry of Food Processing Industries aim to transform India’s food processing sector?
47. What focus areas are being highlighted in the state pavilions at World Food India 2024?
48. How will India benefit from showcasing its Agri-Horti clusters at World Food India 2024?
49. What collaborations were discussed at World Food India 2024 to boost food processing globally?
50. How does the convergence of price support and price stabilisation schemes benefit Indian farmers?

Agriculture Current Affairs: Answers to One Liner Questions

1. 353.19 million tonnes.
2. 28.98 million hectares.
3. 2.29%.
4. Mango, banana, lime/lemon, grapes, custard apple.
5. Apple, sweet orange, mandarin, guava, litchi, pomegranate, pineapple.
6. 205.80 million tonnes.
7. Tomato, cabbage, cauliflower, tapioca, bottle gourd, pumpkin, carrot, cucumber, bitter gourd, parwal, okra.
8. Potato, onion, brinjal, elephant foot yam, capsicum.
9. 242.44 lakh tonnes.
10. 570.49 lakh tonnes.
11. 4.38%.
12. Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
13. Chirag Paswan met Moses Gbanyan of Liberia and Mohamed Ahmed Awaleh of Djibouti.
14. Potential collaborations in trade and food processing sectors.
15. Areas of collaboration in trade and food processing sectors.
16. Measures to attract investments in food processing subsegments.
17. Backward linkages, R&D, cold chain storage, start-ups, logistics, retail chains.
18. September 2024.
19. It will showcase global and Indian strengths in food processing.
20. 2017.
21. To coincide with the International Year of Millets.
22. PM-AASHA schemes.
23. Rs 35,000 crore.
24. Price support scheme, price stabilisation fund, price deficit payment, market intervention.
25. Pulses, oilseeds, copra.
26. 25% of national production.
27. Tur, urad, masur.
28. Rs 45,000 crore.
29. Helps farmers by procuring at MSP.
30. Increased cultivation of pulses and oilseeds.
31. Contributes to self-sufficiency.
32. To protect consumers from price volatility.
33. Stabilises prices of essential agri-horticultural commodities.
34. Enhanced coverage and implementation period.
35. From 25% to 40%.
36. Four months.
37. Controls extreme price volatility.
38. Procurement at MSP.
39. Pulses, oilseeds, copra.
40. Ensures fair prices for crops.
41. Ensures food security and support for farmers.
42. Strengthens India’s position in food processing.
43. Provides investment opportunities.
44. Ensures food supply chain efficiency.
45. Prevents price instability.
46. Helps develop a global food basket.
47. Showcasing products and infrastructure.
48. Highlights India’s agricultural strengths.
49. Boosts international food processing collaboration.
50. Helps prevent distress sales of crops.

Key Takeaways:

1. Horticulture production in 2023-24 is set to rise.
2. Fruits like mango, banana, and grapes see a production increase.
3. Tomato production sees a 4.38% rise.
4. PM-AASHA scheme supports farmers and stabilizes prices.
5. Onion production remains stable, but potato production declines.
6. Cold chain storage solutions are crucial for the food sector.
7. India aims to reduce dependence on imported pulses and oilseeds.
8. Price stabilisation helps consumers against volatile food prices.
9. World Food India 2024 boosts India’s food processing industry.
10. Investment in the food processing sector is a key government priority.

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