e-pashuhaat - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is/are true regarding ‘e-pashuhaat’ Web Portal?

1) It provides 3 options – Live Animals, Frozen Semen and Embryos.
2) It will establish links between “farmer to farmer” and “farmer to Institutes”.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2

Explanation:
It will connect farmers with breeders - Central, State, Co-operative, Milk Federations, and private agencies.

It will provide real time authentic certified information on availability of germplasm.

It provides 3 options in Germplasm marketplace – Live Animals, Frozen Semen and Embryos.

Targeted Outcomes For Farmers :

1. One stop portal for bovine breeders, sellers and buyers
2. Creating Farm Network
3. Making Farmers exchange local knowledge and resources
4. Availability of disease free germplasm with known genetic merit
5. Minimizes the involvement of middlemen
6. Increase in farmers’ incomes
2)   Which of the following is/are true?

1) A portal called ‘e-pashu’ has been launched.
2) The portal connects the breeders and farmers.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
Government launched e-pashuhaat portal (www.epashuhaat.gov.in) on the occasion of National Milk Day for connecting breeders and farmers regarding availability of bovine germplasm.

Through the portal breeders/farmers can sell and purchase breeding stock, information on all forms of germplasm including semen, embryos and live animals with all the agencies and stake holders in the country has been uploaded on the portal.

Through this portal, farmers will be aware about the availability of quality disease free bovine germplasm with different agencies in the country.

The portal will lead to propagation of high genetic merit germplasm.

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