CURRENT AFFAIRS

In the Indian artistic tradition, dance is not merely a medium of expression but a vibrant form of spiritual experience, cultural continuity, and aesthetic refinement.

The relationship between agriculture and biodiversity is deeply intertwined — agriculture depends on biodiversity, and at the same time, it plays a role in its conservation.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched the new ‘BHARATI’ initiative to promote India’s agri-food exports on a global scale.

Soil health forms the foundation of agricultural sustainability, food security, and ecological balance. 

On May 14, 2025, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched a novel animal vaccine called Biolumpivaxin for Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in animals.

The horticulture sector, encompassing fruits, vegetables, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, and plantation crops, plays a vital role in India's agricultural diversification, nutritional security, employment generation, and income enhancement for farmers. 

Agriculture in India is undergoing a paradigm shift, driven by digitization, precision farming, remote sensing, and AI-based data analytics. 

Agriculture in India is more than an economic activity — it is a way of life. 

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), located in South-West Delhi, is a pioneering agricultural extension centre established in 1995. 

Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) is preparing digital soil fertility maps through geospatial techniques using Soil Health Card (SHC) data.