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Government raisin unit in Vijayapura to cut farmer costs
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Government raisin unit in Vijayapura to cut farmer costs
A government raisin-processing unit in Vijayapura will let Karnataka's grape farmers avoid transporting produce to Maharashtra for processing.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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A new government-run raisin (dried grape) processing unit has been set up in Vijayapura to help Karnataka's grape farmers cut transport costs.
Farmers earlier had to transport their produce out of the state, to Sangli or Pune in Maharashtra, or pay higher rates at private processing units.
Vijayapura is among Karnataka's leading grape-growing districts.
स्रोत: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
महत्त्वाची तथ्ये
Remember these
- Vijayapura
- raisin processing
- Karnataka agriculture
- grape farmers
पूर्व · मुख्य
How the exam will ask it
पूर्व
- Vijayapura, raisin processing, Karnataka agriculture, grape farmers
मुख्य
Use as an example in KPSC answers (Karnataka GK - State Schemes / Agriculture).
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
In the Mysuru Dasara procession (Jamboo Savari), the golden howdah carrying the deity is traditionally borne by:
- The lead tusker of the trained elephant contingent
- A decorated ceremonial horse
- A palanquin carried by soldiers
- A motorised float
उत्तर पहा
उत्तर: A — The golden howdah bearing the deity is carried by the lead, specially trained tusker in the Jamboo Savari procession, the centrepiece of Mysuru Dasara.
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