Indian Council for Fertilizer Nutrient Research (ICFNR) - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is/are true regarding Indian Council for Fertilizer and Nutrient Research (ICFNR)?

1) It will be under the administrative control of Ministry of Agriculture.
2) ICFNR is located at National Fertilizers Limited, Noida.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:

  • ICFNR, set up under the administrative control of Department of Fertilizers (DoF), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers (MoCF), would be exclusively devoted to promotion of research in Fertilizer sector.
  • The mandate of the Governing Council and areas of operation of ICFNR include promotion of research in area of fertilizer manufacturing technology, use of raw material and innovation in fertilizer products, eco-friendly micro nutrients and pesticide coated slow release fertilizers, bio fertilisers & organic fertilisers and their derivatives.
  • ICFNR is located at National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) office, Noida.
  • For the initial funding, seed money from the three Fertilizer PSUs viz. NFL, RCF and FAGMIL will be provided on annual basis. Subsequently, Government of India will provide budgetary support and the ICFNR shall be funded by Department of Fertilizers through Plan fund allocation for which a separate plan head will be created.
2)   Governing Council for Indian Council for Fertilizer and Nutrient Research (ICFNR) is chaired by

a. Cabinet Secretary
b. Secretary, Fertilizers
c. PM
d. Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers

Explanation:

  • ICFNR would be having a Governing Council and an Executive Committee for monitoring the progress in the field.
  • The Governing Council is chaired by the Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Executive Committee is chaired by Secretary, Fertilizers.
  • Governing Council will meet every six months and Executive Council will meet every quarter.

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