CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the app launched by Narendra Singh Tomar to help farmers in geo-tagging & geo-fencing of crop & also gives information about high-yielding crops and seeds?
A
Krishi Mitr
B
Krishi Kisan
C
Kisan Suvidha
D
Kisan Agriculture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aim: To provide information on weather, market prices, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and agricultural machinery. Key Features: Following facilities are available on the app – (Kisan Suvidha and Pusa Krishi App)

Detailed explanation-2: -The existing apps which will be integrated with the super app have been developed by several government bodies like ICAR institutions, state agricultural universities, krishi vigyan kendras and other departments.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kisan Suvidha is one of the leading agricultural apps in India, launched in 2016 by PM Narendra Modi. Moreover, the app empowers farmers and helps them with information that can increase their farming yield.

Detailed explanation-4: -The super app will also be used to educate farmers on crop production and technologies, and post-harvest issues including marketing.

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