CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -To give further impetus to rice exports, the Centre has set up a new body – Rice Export Promotion Forum (REPF), under the aegis of the Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Promotion Development Authority (APEDA).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Authority with its headquarters at New Delhi, is headed by Chairman, APEDA has been serving the agri-export community for the last 37 years.

Detailed explanation-3: -APEDA is mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of the following scheduled products: Fruits, Vegetables and their Products. Meat and Meat Products. Poultry and Poultry Products.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985. It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.