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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state will be the ‘Focus State’ at World Food India-2017?
A
Odisha
B
Kerala
C
Goa
D
Bihar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -BHUBANESWAR: Odisha will be the ‘Focus State’ in the World Food India (WFI)-2017, a mega international food event to be held at New Delhi from November 3 to 5. More than 200 global companies from 30 countries will be participating in the event.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will inaugurate World Food India 2017 on 3rd November 2017 from Vigyan Bhavan New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Maharashtra. Maharashtra covers an area of roughly three lakh sq km and its population exceeds 12 crore. The state’s contribution to the Indian food processing industry is about 13%, and if proper focus is given, it can increase to 25%.

Detailed explanation-4: -2. The export of Processed-Food Products has increased from US$ 8.56 billion in 2020-21 to US$ 10.42 Billion in 2021-22. The share of processed food exports in total Agri-food exports has increased to 22.6% in 2021-22. 3.

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