Explanation

Farm mechanization lowers the cost of cultivation and the labor-intensive tasks involved in various farm operations while also helping to increase productivity through the timely and efficient use of natural resources and other inputs.
In addition to setting up Custom Hiring Centers (CHC), State Governments are receiving assistance from the Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) in the form of training, equipment demonstrations, and assistance in the purchase of various farm machinery and equipment.

Explanation

Under its Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Program, India has only managed to attain a 10% blend.
India lacks the necessary fermentation capacity to produce ethanol. Fuel contains 27% more energy than ethanol.

Explanation

On September 19, 1960, India and Pakistan signed the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which also included the World Bank as a signatory.
The purpose of the treaty is to give the two nations a framework for managing and using the Indus River and its tributaries jointly.

Explanation

More than 60% of India’s edible oil needs are imported. India is one of the biggest importers of edible oils because the country’s expanding demand is not being met by domestic production. Sunflower oil, soybean oil, and palm oil make up the majority of the imported edible oils.
It makes no difference to the nutritional value of edible oils whether they are produced domestically or imported. Rather than where they come from, a number of factors, including the type of oil, processing techniques, and storage conditions, affect the nutritional value and quality of edible oils.

Explanation

Ministry of Commerce sets the policies and directives for “The National Programme for Organic Production” (NPOP).
The Secretariat for NPOP implementation is the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
India’s first fully organic state is now Sikkim.