Question: Chhattisgarh was formed on ….
a) 1 November 2000
b) 1 January, 2000
c) 1 December, 2001
d) 1 October, 2000
Ans: (a)
- Researchers of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalay (IGKV) have succeeded in developing a protein-enriched variety of rice.
- The new developed rice variety has over 10 per cent protein content, which is three per cent more than what is found in any popular variety and has 30 PPM (parts per million) zinc content
- Researchers worked for seven years to develop the variety of rice that is rich in protein along with high zinc content.
- The new rice variety will play a crucial role in fighting protein deficiencies and malnutrition since rice is the main food of the state and consumed on a regular basis.
Reference:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/protein-rich-rice-developed-may-help-check-malnourishment/1/792007.html
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/new-protein-rich-rice-will-help-nourish-you/articleshow/54974678.cms