Question
According to the announcement by the Union Agriculture Minister, what was India’s rice production that helped it overtake China?
Solution
India produced 150.18 million tonnes of rice, surpassing China’s 145.28 million tonnes, making India the world’s largest rice producer. This milestone strengthens India’s global position in agri-trade and food security.
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