PM Modi now has Los Banos rice field lab named after him

Q.  Where has a rice field lab been inaugurated in the name of India's PM Modi?
- Published on 14 Nov 17

a. Los Banos, Philippines
b. Manila, Philippines
c. Hanoi, Vietnam
d. Hangphong, Vietnam

ANSWER: Los Banos, Philippines
 
PM Modi now has Los Banos rice field lab named after himPrime Minister Narendra Modi visited the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Banos, Philippines and inaugurated 'Shri Narendra Modi Resilient Rice Field Laboratory' on 13th Nov, 2017.

He undertook a symbolic ground breaking for a new plot for submergence tolerant rice varieties and unveiled a plaque to mark the inauguration of the 'Shri Narendra Modi Resilient Rice Field Laboratory'.

He also presented two Indian rice seed varieties to the IRRI gene bank.

IRRI is a premier research organisation dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice growing environment for future generations.

India's ICAR and IRRI have been cooperating for four decades. India is also involved in helping IRRI in strategic planning, helping decide key goals and working to overcome hunger as well as poverty.

The PM also reviewed a photo exhibit showcasing flood tolerant rice varieties; drought tolerant rice varieties; salinity tolerant rice varieties; and Irri's work with women farming cooperatives.

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