Tamil Nadu Farmer Valluvan Honoured as Soil Farmer Hero by UN FAO
He successfully converted an unproductive, loss-making 11-hectare coconut grove into a thriving, highly profitable multi-crop, multi-tier agriculture system.
His transition to organic, tree-based regenerative agriculture was inspired by the Save Soil - Cauvery Calling campaign launched by the Isha Foundation.
Exam Perspective: Recognizing global agricultural and environmental awards highlights sustainable development strategies and successful local agro-ecological experiments.
Key Facts / Static GK
FAO Founded: 16 October 1945
Save Soil Campaign Initiator: Isha Foundation
Practice Quiz — 30 May 2026
Q1. Which of the following payments banks received RBI's in-principle approval in 2025 to transition into a Small Finance Bank (SFB)?
Q2. Who has assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) of the Indian Navy?
Q3. With the installation of the SkyCast System at IGI Airport, India has become which country globally to install this advanced aviation weather monitoring system?
Q4. Which specialized technology entity collaborated with the Department of Financial Services to design and launch the Unclaimed Assets Portal?
Q5. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines in India under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013? 1. Companies must spend at least 2% of their average net profits of the previous three financial years. 2. The mandate applies to companies with a net worth of ₹500 crore or more, or a turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more, or a net profit of ₹5 crore or more. 3. Companies can now invest up to 10% of their annual CSR expenditure through Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments.
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