CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -(KSMD&MCL) and Flipkart signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the mango farmers in this mango season to sell their produce through the online platform of Flipkart. Features of MoU: i.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which E-Commerce platform has partnered with Karnataka Mango Board to sell fresh produce of fruits online? Notes: Leading E-commerce platform Flipkart has signed a MoU with Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation, to enable farmers to sell their fresh fruits online.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Kolar district of Karnataka has the highest share of mango production in the state (Table 3). Within the Kolar district, Srinivasapura taluk has the highest share of mango production (50%), and is known for its mangoes in the entire state.

Detailed explanation-4: -Karnataka is one of the top mango growing states in the country, with at least 1.7 lakh hectares in 16 districts used for cultivating the fruit. It is widely grown in Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Dharwad, Belagavi, Haveri, Bengaluru Rural and Ramanagara districts.

Detailed explanation-5: -Malda, also known as ‘King of Mangoes’ in Bihar is completely non fibrous, making it a good pick for chutneys. It is sweet-sour in flavour and is pulpy and delicious.