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Padma Shri Awards 2026 in Agriculture and Allied Sector-Current affairs.
About The Padma Shri (IAST: padma śrī, lit. 'Lotus Honour'), also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred in recognition of "distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the arts, education, industry, literature, science, acting, medicine, social service and public affairs". It is awarded by
May 272 min read


“Mission for Cotton Productivity” with Rs.5659.22 crore Outlay for Self-Sufficiency in Cotton and Competitiveness in Global Textile Markets by 2030-31
About The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Rs.5659.22 crore for Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026–27 to 2030–31) to address bottlenecks, declining growth, and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector. The mission aligns with the 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) of Government of India. The Mission focuses on enhancing cotton productivity through development of High yielding variety (HYV) seeds resistan
May 63 min read


21 Days Summer School on “Seed Production and Quality Assurance” (SS/SPQA-2026) Last Date: 30 April, 2026.
About the 21 Days Summer School Seed is the basic tool for secured food supply by acting as a carrier of superior genes to reach farmers. Seed production and quality assurance ensure high-quality, genetically pure seeds, crucial for agricultural productivity. It involves systematic field inspection, genetic purity maintenance, proper harvesting, processing, and testing for physical/physiological standards (germination, vigor) to meet certification requirements, ultimately pr
May 61 min read


13th International Conference (ICAHFAS-2026)“Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry & allied sciences for Sustainable Himalayan Ecosystem”, Last Date: 17th March, 2026.
About The 13th International Conference (ICAHFAS-2026) is being organized by the ICFRE-HFRI, Shimla, National Med. Plant Board, RRS, HP (Govt. of India), ISAHRD Society, New Delhi. This International Conference will be held from 18-20 MARCH, 2026. Join Our Telegram Group: Click Join us on WhatsApp Group: Click Follow us on Instagram: Click Who should attend: Academicians, scientists, researchers and Ph.D. scholars. Veterinary and agriculture professionals, KVK and ICAR sta
Feb 251 min read


FREE ONLINE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR AGRICULTURE & ALLIED GRADUATES, LAST DATE: 28th February 2026
About AgriCampus has initiated an Online Agri Internship Program for graduation and PG final year agriculture and allied streams students, such as horticulture, dairy, fisheries, forestry, animal sciences, food sciences and technologies, Agri engineering, etc. Join Our Telegram Group: Click Join us on WhatsApp Group: Click Follow us on Instagram: Click Who should attend: Current UG or PG Final Year Students of Agriculture and allied streams with minimum 50% marks or equi
Feb 241 min read


Online Training Programme on "MUSHROOM PROCESSING & VALUE ADDITION" Last Date to apply: 24th February, 2026
About National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) announces Online Training Programme on "Mushroom Processing & Value Addition" on 26th February 2026. Join Our Telegram Group: Click Join us on WhatsApp Group: Click Follow us on Instagram: Click Who should attend: Farmers, Students, Faculties FPOs, NGOs, SHGs Etc. Academician, Investors Startups, Others Join Our Telegram Group: Click Join us on WhatsApp Group: Cli
Feb 211 min read


Industry Meet & Agri Start-up Conclave- 2025 (Fostering Innovation and business Development in MAPs)- 14-15 July 2025
About Industry Meet & Agri Start-up Conclave- 2025 (Fostering Innovation and business Development in MAPs) Organized By ...
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Agriculture questions in UPSC Prelims 2023 held on 28/05/2023
1. Somalia suffering from decades of civil strife, food shortages and faced severe famine recently 2. According to World Water...
May 30, 20232 min read


Purple tomato, the genetically modified (GM) crop has been recognised as safe to grow
After over 14 years of development of the purple tomato, the genetically modified (GM) crop has been recognised as safe to grow by the...
Sep 17, 20222 min read


UM of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launches the 11th Agriculture Census in the country
Highlight: Prime Minister's focus is on increasing farmers income and empowering them by organizing small farmers - Shri Narendra Singh...
Jul 28, 20222 min read


World's heaviest strawberry
Who: CHAHI ARIEL What : 289 GRAM(S) Where: ISRAEL (KADIMA-ZORAN) When : 12 FEBRUARY 2021 The heaviest strawberry weighs 289 g (10.19 oz)...
Mar 16, 20222 min read
Types of Watersheds
Definition: The land area that drains into a particular watercourse or body of water. Sometimes used to describe the dividing line of...
Oct 7, 20211 min read
Soil Type & Pore Space
Soil Type : Total Pore Space in % Clay: 50-60% Loamy: 30-50% Sandy: 20-30% Major Soil Types How many types of soil are found on the...
Sep 26, 20212 min read


Diff. Pollination Know as..
Agent : Known as Ants : Myrmecophily Winds: Anemophily Water: Hydrophily Honey Bees : Melittophily Butterflies: Psychophily Birds:...
Sep 3, 20211 min read


CACP recommends MSPs of 23 Commodities
CACP : Commission For Agricultural Costs And Prices Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices is a decentralised agency of the...
Aug 10, 20211 min read
Photoperiod/Ism
Photoperiodism is the phenomenon of physiological changes that occur in plants in response to relative length of day and night (i.e....
Aug 10, 20211 min read


Term & Cultivation/Rearing
Terms :Cultivation /Scientific Rearing Apiculture :Honeybees Aviculture :Birds Cuniculture :Rabbits Floriculture :Flowers...
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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