CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Govt of Maharashtra announced how many year empanelment of insurance companies and intermediaries for implementation of crop insurance scheme?
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
1
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -POST-HARVEST LOSSES (individual farm basis): Coverage is available upto a maximum period of 14 days from harvesting for those crops which are kept in “cut & spread” condition to dry in the field after harvesting, against specific perils of cyclone / cyclonic rains, unseasonal rains throughout the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -To provide financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of crops as a result of natural calamities, a Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme (CCIS) was introduced in the country with effect from Kharif, 1985. The participation in the scheme was voluntary and the States were free to opt for the scheme.

Detailed explanation-3: -15800 crore within the last three years. You can apply to take advantage of this public welfare scheme till 31 July 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -Weather based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) provides protection to the insured cultivators in the event of loss in crops yields resulting from the adverse weather incidences, like un-seasonal/excess rainfall, heat (temperature), frost, relative humidity etc.

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