India-Russia Agriculture Business Summit

Question- Where was the ‘India Russia Agricultural Business Summit’ organized recently?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Udaipur
(c) Bangalore
(d) New Delhi
Answer: (d) 
Related Facts:

  • On February 13th, 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare organised two major events, an India-Russia Agriculture Business Summit held in New Delhi.
  • It is noteworthy that celebration of 70 years of Agricultural Relationship to be held in Suratgarh, Rajasthan on 14thFebruary 2018.
  • The two major events were organised as a part of the country-wide year-long celebration of India-Russia Diplomatic Relations, since April 2017.
  • Shri Gajender Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Mr. Sergey Beletskiy, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Russia addressed the India-Russia Agriculture Business Summit.
  • Apart from presentation by both countries that highlighted the agricultural trade opportunities, there was intense discussion in 4 theme sessions on potential areas of collaboration and trade in the fields of agriculture machinery; sanitary and phytosanitary measures (both plants and animals); agriculture education and biotechnology; fishery and sea products (including feeding, care and processing); and confectioner’s/baker’s, dry fruits and coconut products.
  • The discussions were facilitated by officers of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

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