Question
Among the following, which is the most widely used
pre-sowing seed treatment technique to improve germination and seedling vigor in crops like wheat and paddy?Solution
Seed priming involves soaking seeds in water or osmotic solutions and then drying them before sowing. It enhances seed germination, uniformity, and seedling vigor under sub-optimal conditions, especially in cereals.
NRI deposit inflows during April–October FY26 stood at what amount, according to RBI data?Â
Who is the Executive VP and Appointed Actuary of Tata AIA Life Insurance?
What significant milestone did Pakistan achieve at the United Nations on January 1, 2025?
Where was the 4th Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024 held?
What is the percentage increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of wheat for the 2025-26 marketing season?
Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev recently became the Indian Navy’s first woman helicopter pilot. During which event was this milestone celebrated?
For what contribution were John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics?
How many UPI transactions were recorded in May 2025?Â
- Which bank recently launched India’s first blockchain-based trade financing platform?
Which bank received the RBI’s ‘in-principle’ approval to convert into a Small Finance Bank (SFB)?Â
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