APEDA Context: Non-basmati exports to countries in West Asia and some in the African continent have risen over the past few months as they have been building a reserve stock of the cereal, in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, anticipating a global food scarcity. Concept: Basmati Rice: It is one of the best […]
APEDA Subject : National Organisations Context : Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has removed the word ‘halal’ from its ‘Red Meat Manual’. Concept : APEDA clarified that Halal Certification agencies are accredited directly by respective importing countries. No government agency has any role in this. About APEDA : The […]
Subject: Government organisation Context: APEDA signs MoUs with AFC India Ltd and NCUI, Delhi to utilise their expertise in agriculture sector Concept The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985. It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Authority has […]