CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The government hiked the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy by a record
A
Rs 150 per quintal
B
Rs 200 per quintal
C
Rs 180 per quintal
D
Rs 230 per quintal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The MSP for Paddy which was Rs. 1310/-per quintal in 2013-14 has increased to Rs. 2040/-per quintal in 2022-23, an increase of almost 56%.

Detailed explanation-2: -Government has increased the MSP of Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24, to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce. The absolute highest increase in MSP has been approved for lentil (Masur) at Rs. 500/-per quintal followed by rapeseed and mustard at Rs. 400/-per quintal.

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