CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in the drylands of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

Detailed explanation-2: -ICRISAT has a unique role in dryland agriculture research for development, working through diverse partnerships across Asia and Africa. ICRISAT’s unique comparative strength has been to conduct upstream science and to translate upstream science to applied research.

Detailed explanation-3: -for the Semi-Arid Tropics. Patancheru 502 324, Andhra Pradesh, India. www.icrisat.org. Natural Resources Institute (NRI)

Detailed explanation-4: -The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international organization undertaking research-for-development. We provide innovative, science-based solutions for communities across the non-tropical dry areas.