RBI/NABARD Exam 2020-21

Economic and
Social Issues
Reports &Indices
Question-1
Recently (January 2021), which of the following collaborated with
the Spices Board of India and DBT-SABC to organise the World of
Coriander webinar on ‘Accelerating Quality Production, Post-
Harvesting, Value Addition & Export of Coriander from India’?
a) National Research Centre on Seed Spices
b) Rajasthan State Agricultural Marketing Board
c) Indian Institute of Seed Research
d) 1 & 2
Answer: d) 1 & 2
Question-2
Recently (January 2021), which of the following States has
launched its first cattle hostel facility?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Telangana
Answer: d) Telangana
Question-3

Recently (January 2021), Karshaka Vidyapeedam, the first-ever

farmers’ university has launched a meliponiculture project. The
university is headquartered at which of the following places?
a) Kasaragod, Kerala
b) Mangalore, Karnataka
c) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
d) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer: a) Kasaragod, Kerala
Question-3
• Karshaka Vidyapeedam, the first-ever farmers’ university headquartered
at Padannakkad in Kasaragod, kerala.
• Recently the university has launched a meliponiculture project in
Champeri as part of popularisation of stingless honeybee farming in the
State
Question-4
Recently (January 2021), which of the following companies has
been conferred with prestigious All India National Energy
Conservation Awards 2020 in dairy sector?
a) Nestle
b) Mother dairy
c) Heritage Foods
d) Kwality limited
Answer: c) Heritage Foods
The awards were conferred to Heritage Foods processing units for
the effective energy conservation methods, which had resulted in
substantial energy saving and higher productivity
Question-5
Recently (January 2021), a geographical indication (GI) tag has
been sought for one of the world’s costliest ______ (Locally
known as Gucchi) grown in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district.
a) Capsicum
b) Saffron
c) Mushroom
d) Apple
Answer: c) Mushroom
Question-5

• A geographical indication (GI) tag has been sought for one of the costliest
mushrooms in the world that grows in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda
district.
• Locally called Gucchi, or Morel, the mushroom, is priced at over ₹20,000
a kg.
• It is a forest produce collected by local farmers and tribals.
• The GI tag application for Gucchi mushroom was filed at the
Geographical Indication Registry recently by Jammu-based NGO Border
World Foundation and facilitated by the Director of Agriculture, J&K.
Question-6
Recently (January 2021), Minister of Railways and Minister of
Commerce & Industry has addressed to Food Corporation of India
(FCI) on its 57th Foundation Day. When is the foundation day of
FCI celebrated annually?
a) January 14th
b) January 21st
c) December 27th
d) January 26th
Answer: a) January 14th
Question-7
Recently (February 2021), the Karnataka State Areca Task Force
has decided to constitute a five-member expert committee under
the presidency of ___to argue that areca is not harmful to health?
a) Vijaypal Singh
b) Krishna Lal Chadha
c) Baldev Singh Dhillon
d) Araga Jnanendra
Answer: d) Araga Jnanendra
Question-8
Recently (February 2021), which of the following flowers new
variety, ‘Arka Shubha’ has been developed by the Indian
Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR)?
a) Lotus
b) Rose
c) Marigold
d) Lily
Answer: (c) Marigold
Question-8
• Arka Shubha is the new Marigold variety developed by the Hessarghatta
- based Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), that has 2.8
% carotene content.
• This is very sought after by the pharmaceutical sector, owing to its high
carotene content.
• Generally, the flowers lose their value if they get spoilt either due to rain or
delay in harvest. But Arka Shubha of marigold are of value even if they get
spoilt after full bloom as they can be used for extraction of crude carotene.
Question-9

Which of the following is the theme for recently (February 2021)

organised National Horticulture Fair (NHF) 2021?
a) Horticulture for Rural Prosperity
b) Horticulture for promoting rural entrepreneurship
c) India's emerging and standing gardening
d) Horticulture for Start-up and Stand-up India
Answer: (d) Horticulture for Start-up and Stand-up India
Question-9
About the National Horticulture Fair (NHF) 2021
• The five-day annual fair is being organised by the Indian Council of
Agriculture Research (ICAR) - Indian Institute of Horticultural
Research (IIHR), Bengaluru.
• The fair will showcase the latest developments in the horticulture sector
such as the new fruit and vegetable hybrids, farm technologies and
demonstration to the farmers.
• The NHF, 2021 is organised under the theme ‘Horticulture for Start-up
and Stand-up India’.
Question-10
Recently (February 2021), which of the following apps is
developed by ICAR-IIHR to connect farmers to the trade and for
dissemination of market information?
a) Indra Dhanush
b) Arka Vyapar
c) Krishi Darshan
d) Krishi Vyapar
Answer: (b) Arka Vyapar
Question-11

Recently (February 2021), ICAR- Indian Institute of Horticulture

Research (IIHR), Bengaluru have developed chilli hybrids that are
resistant to the ____ disease.
a) Powdery Mildew
b) Leaf Curl Virus
c) Wet Rot
d) Leafspot
Answer: (b) Leaf Curl Virus
Question-11

• ICAR- Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR), Bengaluru have

developed chilli hybrids that are resistant to the leaf curl virus (LCV)
disease, a major problem for the growers across the country.
About Leaf curl virus disease
• Leaf curl virus disease is the most destructive disease face by chilli growers
in terms of incidence and yield loss.
• The LCV transmitted by the whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) and in the
affected plants causes the leaf to get curled and rolled resulting in
stunted growth.
• LCV is a major disease faced by the chilli growers, where crop damage can
be as high as 90 per cent in the affected fields.
Question-12
Recently (February 2021), which of the followings has/have
announced the launch of IAFS-CAP (India Agriculture and Food
Systems – Circularity Action Platform), platform to promote
circularity in production, processing and distribution of
agriculture products?
a) Intellecap
b) Transform Rural India Foundation
c) TribeTech Private Limited
d) 1 & 2
Answer: (d) 1&2
Question-13
An exotic earthworm, known as Amynthas alexandri has been
found recently (March 2021) in which of the following States?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Kerala
d) Karnataka
Answer: (d) Karnataka
Question-13
• An exotic and highly invasive earthworm, Amynthas alexandri has been
collected and reported for the first time from Karnataka.
• It belonged to the Megascolecidae family.
• Its original home is believed to be Southeast Asia.
• It has been found to be distributed at four sites in the State.
Question-14
Which of the following rice varieties has/have been identified as
low GI (Glycemic Index) varieties?
a) Lalat
b) Improved Lalat
c) Sambha Mahsuri
d) 1 & 2
Answer : (d) 1 & 2
Question-14
• Two rice varieties viz., Lalat and Improved Lalat (GI value: 54) have been identified as low
GI varieties.
• Three rice varieties viz., Swarna, Sambha Mahsuri and Shaktiman (GI value <60) have been
identified as intermediate GI varieties.
• All the above-mentioned varieties are in seed chain and are being cultivated by the
farmers.
• There is no certification for GI (Glycemic Index) in rice.
Question-15
Recently (March 2021), around 500 farmers across villages in
Doda district in Jammu had their incomes quadrupled after
shifting from maize to ______cultivation which is being called
purple revolution (a part of Aroma Mission).
a) Lisianthus
b) Lavender
c) Allium
d) Dwarf Iris
Answer: b) Lavender
Question-16
Recently (March 2021), Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) has
recommended which of the following midlate variety of sugarcane
for Punjab Farmers?
a) CoPb 96
b) Co 15023
c) CoPb 98
d) All of The Above
Answer: c) CoPb 98
Question-17
Recently (March 2021), a Parliamentary Panel/Standing
Committee chaired by ____ on Food has urged the government to
enforce the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
a) A. Ganeshamurthi
b) Parvatagouda Chandanagouda
c) Sudip Bandyopadhyay
d) Nagender Singh
Answer: c) Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Question-18
Recently (March 2021), an Organic Knowledge Conclave –
“Organic Expo 2021” was held under which of the following
missions?
a) Mission Clean India
b) Mission Poshan
c) Mission Healthy India
d) Mission Fit India
Answer: c) Mission Healthy India
Question-19
Recently (April 2021), Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and the
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have granted
conditional exemption of drone usage to which of the following
agriculture university?
a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University
b) G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
c) Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
d) Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University
Answer: c) Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
University
Question-20
Recently (April 2021), the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research
Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh has transferred the
Technology of which of the following disease vaccines to M/s
Hester Biosciences?
a) Classical Swine Fever
b) Sheep pox
c) Ebola
d) 1 & 2
Answer: d) 1&2
Question-20
• The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly,
Uttar Pradesh transferred the Technology - CSF & Sheep Pox Vaccines
to M/s Hester Biosciences through Agrinnovate India Limited in a
ceremony held recently.
• The two Vaccines are the first indigenous Vaccines to be developed in
the country.
• ICAR-IVRI is moving in the direction of providing the country with two
important Vaccines at a cheaper price and longer immunity.
• The development of Vaccines using indigenous strains is a step towards
Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
Question-21

Recently (April 2021), Union Minister for Agriculture and

Farmers' Welfare has launched which of the following portals to
promote Honey Mission in India?
a) Madhu Unnati Portal
b) Madhu Kranti Portal
c) Shahad Kranti Portal
d) e-Madhu Portal
Answer: b) Madhu Kranti Portal
Question-21
• Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shri Narendra Singh
Tomar launched “मधु क्रान्तिपोर्ट ल” (Madhu Kranthi Portal) and Honey Corners
of NAFED recently in New Delhi.
About the Madhu Kranthi Portal
• “मधु क्रान्तिपोर्ट ल” is an initiative of National Bee Board (NBB), Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare under National Beekeeping & Honey
Mission (NBHM).
• This portal is being developed for online registration to achieve
traceability source of Honey and other beehive products on a digital
platform.
Question-22
Recently (April 2021), India’s first farm-based solar power project
under the Kusum scheme has been commissioned in which of the
following States?
a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Rajasthan
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: c) Rajasthan
It has been established under the Prime Minister’s Kisan Urja
Suraksha Evum Utthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme.
Question-23
According to the export data recently (April 2021) released by
the Tea Board for the fiscal 2020-21, which of the following
nations has bought a higher volume of Indian tea, especially in
the context of strengthening the overall immunity in the fight
against Covid-19?
a) Oman
b) UAE
c) USA
d) Israel
Answer: b) UAE
Question-24
Recently (April 2021), which of the following Institutes has
developed nanotechnology solutions to prevent biofouling, in the
polyethylene nets that are used for aquaculture in the seas?
a) Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute
b) Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute
c) Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
d) Central Institute Brackishwater Aquaculture
Answer: c) Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
Question-24

• The Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s arm Central Institute of

Fisheries Technology (CIFT) has developed nanotechnology solutions to
prevent biofouling, in the polyethylene nets that are used for aquaculture in
the seas.
• The growth of unwanted organisms, also known as biofouling.
Question-25
World Tuna Day 2021 is celebrated annually on ____.
a) May 6th
b) May 2nd
c) April 26th
d) April 28th
Answer: b) May 2nd
Question-26
Recently (May 2021), which of the following mango varieties with
Geographical Indication (GI) tags, will be exported to South Korea
from Andhra Pradesh?
a) Banganapalli
b) Suvarnarekha
c) Alphanso
d) 1 & 2
Answer: d) 1 & 2,
Question-27
Recently (May 2021), cultivation of GI-Tagged Pokkali rice hit
due to COVID-19 Lockdown and fields not being drained off
water. Pokkali rice is a famous saltwater resistance variety of
____.
a) Kerala
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Telangana
d) Maharashtra
Answer: a) Kerala
Question-27
• The traditional Pokkali rice farming in Ernakulam district of Kerala has
taken a double hit this season with heightened COVID-19 restrictions
and fields not being drained off water to pave the way for field
preparations.
• Chellanam is one of the regions worst affected by the rapid spread of
COVID-19. The panchayat has seen a test positivity rate (TPR) of more than
50%.
• The Pokkali Samrakshana Samiti at Chellanam has been constantly
demanding the protection of pokkali, a unique variety of rice that is
salt-resistant.
• It alleged that the shrimp culture lobby had been attempting to sabotage
the crop calendar despite a court order that way should be made for
draining off salt water from the fields.
Question-28
Recently (May 2021), which of the following states has launched
the NAVAAS initiative for developing self-help technologies that
benefit the small and marginal farmers?
a) Karnataka
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh
Question-28
About NAVAAS
• NAVAAS stands for NAVAchar aur Anusandhan se Samruddhi; which
means innovation and research for prosperity in our rural areas. The
literal meaning of word NAVAAS is ‘a joy of life’.
• Under this initiative major thrust is on developing self-help technologies for
small and marginal farmers.
• The tools and techniques will ensure livelihood security, reduce input costs,
improve productive value of yield, generate value from crop residue, reduce
weather change vulnerability and conserve natural capital.
• NAVAAS initiative will crowdsource the innovations and provide a
launchpad for farm-lab innovations to farm applications with large
number of farmers.
Question-29
Recently (May 2021), which of the following state government has
decided to expand the scope of Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana
from the upcoming Kharif season 2021-22??
a) Rajasthan
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Jharkhand
d) Kerala
Answer: b) Chhattisgarh
Question-29

• Chhattisgarh government has decided to expand the scope of Rajiv

Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana from the upcoming Kharif season 2021-22.
• Aim: To provide input subsidy at the rate of Rs 9,000 per acre to the
producers of all the major Kharif crops like maize, soya bean,
sugarcane, kodo-kutki, Arhar, including paddy from 2021-22.
• The state government has also fixed the support price of Kodo at Rs.
3,000 per quintal, while super compost fertilizer prepared in Gothan will
be made available to the farmers at the minimum price of Rs 6 per
kilogram.
About Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana
• Launched in- May 2020
• Launched by: Chhattisgarh government
• Aim: To ensure minimum income availability to farmers growing one rabi
and 13 kharif season crops in the state
Question-30
Recently (May 2021), a new apple variety HRMN-99 has been
developed. With reference of HRMN-99, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
a) The apple variety does not require chilling hours for flowering and
fruit setting
b) The average yield of newly developed variety is 1 quintal /plant
from 7-year-old plant
c) The variety is tolerant to scab disease
d) All of the Above
Answer: d) All of the Above