CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Tripura has been selected for the Krishi Karman Award 2015-16 for a commendable increase in food grain production in small category states. The state produced 825, 000 tonnes of food grain in 2016. The state would also receive a cash award of Rs five crore. Tripura gets this national award for the second time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tamil Nadu once again won the prestigious Krishi Karman Award for its performance in agricultural production. The award was given to Tamil Nadu for good production of oilseeds.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Wheat.

Detailed explanation-4: -The best performing Indian states in food grain production receive the Krishi Karman Awards, instituted in 2010-11.

Detailed explanation-5: -An amount of Rs. 2 lakh will be given to the two farmers selected by the government. It is for the fifth time that Bihar has won the prestigious Krishi Karman Award.