CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -A Kerala-based organisation, Thanal launched the Ikki Jathre or the Festival of Rice in tribal parlance whereby 300 climate-resilient varieties of traditional rice were planted at Panavally, Wayanad.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rakthashali, Kuruva, Thavalakannan, Kunju Kunju red rice, Njavara, Kodukanni and Pattambi are some of the traditional rice varieties they have cultivated so far.

Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to rice, the most common crops grown in Kerala are: tea, coffee spices, such as black pepper and cardamom, as well as areca nut and fruits such as bananas, coconut jackfruit and mango.