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Knowledge Nugget: What are the pulses under ‘Pulse Mission’ and their geographical significance for UPSC exam?

Centre plans developing genome-edited pulses varieties under Aatmanirbharta mission

November 02, 2025 2:01 pm

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare released recently the operational guidelines of the mission. The guidelines show that development and release of genome-edited pulses varieties is one of the outcomes targeted under the Mission.

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Why dal will always be India’s ultimate comfort food

October 31, 2025 4:30 pm

From Harappan jars to home kitchens, this simple dish has comforted emperors and commoners alike for centuries.

inflation In May 2025, while some vegetables became dearer – potato and tomato prices rose 3 per cent and 10 per cent, respectively, from the previous month according to data from the Department of Consumer Affairs – prices of cereals and pulses cooled.

In first time in 6 years, CPI inflation may have fallen below 3% in May

June 11, 2025 9:22 pm

The RBI sees headline retail inflation averaging 3.7% in FY26

Knowledge Nugget: What you must read on 3 pulses under 'Pulse Mission' on World Pulses Day for UPSC exam?

February 16, 2025 5:56 pm

On World Pulses Day, let's understand the 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses'— the covered pulses, ideal climatic and soil requirements, and the powerhouse of nutrition they offer.

Union Budget 2025-26: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces ‘Mission for Pulses’ as import bills soar

February 01, 2025 9:06 pm

‘Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ will have a special focus on tur, urad, and masoor.

While some hybrid mustard seeds are available in the market, their performance compared to open-pollinated varieties requires further investigation, P K Mishra said. (File)

India must speed up hybrid technology adoption in pulses, oilseeds to reduce imports: P K Mishra

January 08, 2025 4:58 pm

Mishra highlighted that despite showing promising results, hybrid varieties, particularly in crops like pigeon pea('toor dal'), have not achieved widespread adoption among farmers.

What happens to the body when you eat soaked moong dal every day?

December 08, 2024 3:50 pm

Soaked moong dal is also low in calories, helps to reduce cholesterol and also promotes heart health as well.

Price of pulses expected to soften by July-end: Govt

June 15, 2024 3:20 am

According to the Department of Consumer Affairs data, the all-India retail price of tur was Rs 160 per kg on Friday, which was 26.66 per cent higher as compared to last year’s Rs 126.61 per kg.