Hi, NewsWrap for April 16, 2024

16-April-2024: UPSC Civil Services Exam 2023 Result, UNEP, NABARD, India's Robusta Coffee, MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra', India's Wholesale Inflation

16 April 2024

  • UPSC Civil Services Exam 2023 Result: Aditya Srivastava Tops; 1016 Candidates Recommended

    The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final result of the Civil Services Exam 2023 (CSE 2023), bringing closure to a rigorous selection process. Aspirants who appeared for the UPSC CSE 2023 exam can now access and download the final result from the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. The final result, combination of written and personality tests, marks the successful completion of a multi-tiered evaluation process. 

  • UNEP Calls for Nominations for Champions of the Earth Award 2024

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a call for nominations for the prestigious Champions of the Earth award, recognizing exceptional leaders in the fields of government, civil society, and the private sector for their significant contributions to environmental conservation. This esteemed award, the highest environmental honor conferred by the UN, aims to celebrate individuals and organizations driving transformative change in the sphere of sustainability.

  • NABARD Issues Statement to Dispel Misinformation Regarding ‘Dairy Loan Yojana’

    The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) states to address the recent misinformation circulating about the NABARD Dairy Loan Yojana. A series of false claims suggest that NABARD is directly providing loans to farmers for dairy farming ventures under their Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme. NABARD, categorically and unequivocally states that these assertions are fake.

  • India's Robusta Coffee Prices Hit Record High in Century-Old Industry

    India's coffee industry is experiencing a remarkable upswing with robusta coffee bean prices hitting an all-time high of Rs 10,080 per 50 kg bag, a historic milestone since the establishment of coffee estates in the Western Ghats region during the 1860s by the British. This is big news for Indian coffee growers who rely on the Robusta given its low-cost inputs.

  • From Etawah, The 'MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra' Heads to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

    Krishi Jagran's 'MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra', sponsored by Mahindra Tractors, continues to make a significant impact in its mission to empower farmers across Uttar Pradesh. After leaving a mark in Etawah district, the roadshow has now reached Kanpur, garnering attention and support from farmers in the region.

  • India's Wholesale Inflation Hits Three-Month High, Reaches 0.53% in March

    Wholesale inflation in India saw a slight uptick, reaching 0.53 percent in March, up from 0.20 percent in the previous month. This rise was attributed to increases in the prices of various commodities such as vegetables, potato, onion, and crude oil, according to data released by the commerce ministry on April 15.

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