06.02.18 Telangana(TSPSC) Current Affairs

TELANGANA Telangana extends crop capital scheme for both rabi and kharif seasons   The much hyped scheme of extending Rs 4000 per acre crop capital to farmers is now staring at numerous questions on the eligibility criteria. The state government initially announced that only those who cultivate their land would be eligible to get the … Read more

28-29.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan inching closer to produce anti-cancer drug from olives   Agriculture department’s attempt to make use of olive for producing anti-cancer drugs has aroused hopes for cancer patients leading a painful life. After a report issued by Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bangal pointed out that olive fruit contains triterpenic acids (0.6% in a white crystalline solid), the agriculture … Read more

17.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Soon, hydroponics to boost veggie production in Rajasthan   The agriculture department of Rajasthan is planning to experiment with the use of hydroponics technique in the cultivation of a few vegetables. An Australian delegation visited the government’s centre of excellence at Bassi in Jaipur district recently to study the prospects of introducing the technique … Read more