PM Modi launched ‘Kisan Drone Yatra’ initiative to aid farmers

PM Modi launched 'Kisan Drone Yatra' initiative to aid farmers

Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the ‘Kisan Drone Yatra’
(2) Kisan Drone Yatra is an initiative by Garuda Aerospace Pvt Ltd
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the ‘Kisan Drone Yatra’.
  • It is an initiative by Garuda Aerospace Pvt Ltd.
  • PM Narendra Modi flagged off 100 ‘Kisan Drones’ in various cities and towns across India to spray pesticides in farms across the states of India.
  • The 100 Kisan Drones were set off in 100 villages in 16 states across India which includes Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Goa.
  • The Kisan Drones will also be promoted for crop assessment, digitization of land records and spraying of insecticides and nutrients.
  • Garuda Aerospace has set a target of manufacturing two lakh drones in the next two years and this will provide ample employment to youth.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/markets/pm-modi-launches-kisan-drone-yatra-initiative-to-aid-farmers-article-89679388/amp