CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Hyderabad is located within Telangana, a recently created federal state in which agriculture plays a fundamental economic role with a contribution of almost 13% to the Indian GDP.

Detailed explanation-2: -National Seed Research and Training Centre (NSRTC), Varanasi is the apex centre in India to maintain uniformity in seed testing results at national level. The Central Seed Testing Laboratory (CSTL), under the centre, is a member laboratory of International Seed Testing Association (ISTA).

Detailed explanation-3: -More than 130 of the ISTA Member Laboratories are accredited by ISTA and entitled to issue ISTA International Seed Analysis Certificates.

Detailed explanation-4: -It ensures that seed labeling information and advertisements are truthful. It also promotes uniformity among State laws and fair competition within the seed trade. Seed quality equates to crop stand, yield, and overall value. High quality seeds provide the foundation for meeting our food, medical and housing needs.