CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank and Karnataka Government. The Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), in association with the Karnataka government, has launched the ‘Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System’ (FRUITS) portal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The full form of Fruit Portal is Farmer Registration and Integrated Beneficiary Information Portal, and all the farmers of Karnataka will be able to take advantage of this scheme. This portal has been developed as DPAR e-Government Portal in collaboration with NIC.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agricultural Family Member Certificate in Karnataka is issued to farmers who have agricultural land. The Agriculture Family Member Certificate helps farmers in availing of several benefits that are provided by the State Government and Central Government.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pomegranate is the official State Fruit of Karnataka. The trees can range from dwarf shrubs of 3-5 feet to a tree of 20 to 30 feet. Its edible seeds are full of antioxidants and have many health benefits. They are also attractive ornamentally, with glossy leaves and scarlet red flowers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Farmer Registration & Unified Beneficiary InformaTion System – FRUITS is a web-based software system. It facilitates registration of farmers/person who wants to avail benefit from the Government.