Question: Central Government has lifted the ban imposed on export of which of the following crops?
(a) Tomato
(b) Onions
(c) Potato
(d) Spinach
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- Central government decided to lift the ban on the export of onions as the price of onion has been stabilized.
- The move will protect the interests of farmers as prices are likely to fall sharply due to a bumper Rabi Crop.
- The decision was approved in a meeting of a Group of Ministers (GOM) headed by Home Minister Amit Shah.
- GOM will also discuss whether to reduce or scrap the Minimum Export Price (MEP) on onion to facilitate outbound shipments.
- Earlier in September 2019, Government of India banned onion exports and imposed a MEP of $850 per tonne due its shortage for domestic use.