Considered a dry desert state, Rajasthan is actually, a leading producer of oilseeds and food grain. It is the largest producer of moth beans and third largest producer of pulses and wheat. Additionally, Rajasthan is the second largest producer of milk in the country. Rajasthan Government aims to double farmers’ income by 2022 and has taken […]
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recently announced launch of Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana to scale up an ecosystem of entrepreneurship for young people. The scheme was launched as part of events to mark 2nd Foundation Day of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Highlights of Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana (PMYY): PMYY is
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently inaugurated the first International Agro-biodiversity Congress at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event was organized by the Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources and Biodiversity International to discuss conservation of genetic resources. What is meant by Agro-biodiversity? Agro-biodiversity is defined as the variety and variability of animals, plants and micro-organisms
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Six years after the negotiations began, India and Japan finally signed signed the historic civilian nuclear deal during the annual bilateral summit held in Tokyo. Negotiations which began in 2010 during the UPA government were stuck on India’s non-NPT status as Japan sought assurances that the deal would be used for peaceful purposes. Further, India did not fit into
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Siwana is a Tehsil in Barmer district in Indian state of Rajasthan, located 151 km from Barmer. Battle of Siwana happened in 1308 when Malik Kamaluddin, a general of Alauddin Khilji defeated Sheetal deo of Siwana. Battle of Siwana: In 1308, forces of Alauddin Khilji besieged the fort, the people led by Sutal Deo (Sheetal Deo) mounted a
