Wednesday, February 19, 2025

APEDA’s Milestone

 

APEDA’s Milestone

Context

India recently completed its first-ever commercial sea shipment of Sangola and Bhagwa pomegranates to Australia, led by APEDA in partnership with AgroStar and Kay Bee Exports.

About Sangola & Bhagwa Pomegranates

  • Origin: Grown in Solapur, Maharashtra.
  • Key Features: High sugar content, deep red arils, antioxidant-rich, long shelf life, soft seeds, and global preference.

About APEDA

  • Established: 1986 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
  • Functions: Agricultural export promotion, expanding market access, ensuring global quality standards, and supporting infrastructure for exports.

This achievement boosts India’s agricultural export landscape. Stay tuned for more updates!

MCQs for UPSC CSE

  1. Which of the following pomegranate varieties was recently exported to Australia via sea as a trial shipment from India?
    A) Kandahar
    B) Sangola and Bhagwa
    C) Kabul
    D) Ruby

    Answer: B) Sangola and Bhagwa

  2. APEDA functions under which ministry of the Government of India?
    A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
    B) Ministry of External Affairs
    C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
    D) Ministry of Food Processing Industries

    Answer: C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

  3. What is the key region in Maharashtra known for the cultivation of Sangola and Bhagwa pomegranates?
    A) Pune
    B) Nagpur
    C) Solapur
    D) Nashik

    Answer: C) Solapur

  4. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Sangola and Bhagwa pomegranates?
    A) Bright red color
    B) High antioxidant levels
    C) Short shelf life
    D) Soft seeds

    Answer: C) Short shelf life

  5. APEDA was established under which of the following Acts?
    A) Agricultural Export Development Act
    B) APEDA Act of 1986
    C) Export Promotion Act
    D) Quality Control Act

    Answer: B) APEDA Act of 1986


Mains Question for UPSC CSE

Discuss the role of APEDA in promoting agricultural exports from India, with special reference to the recent trial export of pomegranates to Australia. How can India further enhance its agricultural export competitiveness?

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