CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which welfare has set up the committees to reduce the delay in crop loss/damage estimation?
A
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
B
Ministry of health and family Welfare
C
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D
Ministry of Minority/Social Welfare
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -New Delhi: Union ,inister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) has set up two committees to reduce the delay in crop loss/damage estimation and ensure timely settlement of farmers’ claims.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Government has rolled out a number of new initiatives like Soil Health Card Scheme, Neem Coated Urea, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Interest Subvention Scheme.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana – It is an actuarial premium based scheme. Neem Coated Urea – This is to regulate the use of urea. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana – This is a scheme to take care of irrigation requirements of farming. Parampragat Krishi Vikas Yojana – This scheme is to promote organic farming.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Government of India announced the National Agricultural Policy on July 28, 2000. It was formulated under the provisions of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

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