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2020

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which organisation has launched indigenous Calcium Nitrate and boronated Calcium Nitrate?

A	IFFCO
B	GSFC
C	Both A and B
D	None of these

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals India Ltd (GSFC) launched an indigenous variety of calcium nitrate and boronated calcium nitrate in October 2020.

Detailed explanation-2: -Calcium nitrate is used as a water-soluble fertilizer in agriculture. In addition, this product is also used in wastewater treatment and to increase the strength of cement concrete. Calcium nitrate and boronated calcium nitrate is being manufactured for the first time in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Farmers Fertliser Cooperative Limited SIKKO INDUSTRIES LTD. Calcium NitrateSHAMROCK OVERSEAS PRIVATE LTD. Sikko Calcium Nitrate By SIKKO INDUSTRIES LTD. SIKKO INDUSTRIES LTD.

Detailed explanation-4: -YaraLiva NITRABOR (15.4% N + 25.9% CaO + 0.3% B) is a field grade calcium nitrate fertiliser, with added boron suitable for field application to all crops especially brassicas which are more prone to calcium and boron deficiency.

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