CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Union Agriculture Ministry signed a Statement of Intent with which company to provide Farmers with the weather forecast and soil moisture information?
A
Microsoft
B
Infosys
C
IBM
D
Google
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Structure: The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) is one of the three constituent Departments of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the other two being Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (DAHD&F) and Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE).

Detailed explanation-2: -The mission of DAC&FW is to achieve targeted growth rate for agriculture sector with the help of State Governments and other Departments of the Government of India by enhancing agriculture production and ensuring farmers welfare by successful implementation of Ministry’s schemes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) : PMKSY was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 01.07.

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