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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 41

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q41

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In order to facilitate farmers to get ‘right information at right time’ in their desired language, a digital platform called ______ was launched in July 2021.

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Correct answer: D

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The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Kisan Sarathi.

Kisan Sarathi 

  • In order to facilitate farmers to get ‘right information at right time’ in their desired language, a digital platform namely ‘KisanSarathi’ was launched.
  • It was launched on the occasion of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) celebrating its 93rd foundation day.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

  • It was established on 16 July 1929.
  • It is an autonomous body responsible for co-ordinating agricultural education and research in India.
  • It reports to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture.
  • The Union Minister of Agriculture serves as its president.