Agriculture Current Affairs Updates For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
On this page you will find articles that falls under subject Agriculture for UPSC IAS Mains 2024 examination
The issue of agri tax exemption
Source: This post ‘The issue of agri tax exemption’ is created based on the article Tax reforms: India’s agricultural income exemption needs a rejig, published in Indian Express on 19th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Agriculture – Agriculture sector reforms News: Agricultural income is currently exempt from tax, which has become… Continue reading The issue of agri tax exemption
The green revolution in maize
Source: This post is created based on the article Explained: The green revolution in maize, published in Indian Express on 19th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Agriculture – Crops and Cropping Pattern News: Revolution in maize cultivation in India has dramatically increased maize production, transforming it into a crucial component of… Continue reading The green revolution in maize
India’s challenges with agricultural exports and post-harvest losses
Source: The post India’s challenges with agricultural exports and post-harvest losses has been created, based on the article “Choosing the right track to cut post-harvest losses” published in “The Hindu” on 18th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Agriculture-transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. Context: The article discusses India’s… Continue reading India’s challenges with agricultural exports and post-harvest losses
Political impact on India’s fertilizer sector
Source: The post political impact on India’s fertilizer sector has been created, based on the article “Explained: Argument for deregulating non-subsidised fertilisers” published in “Indian Express” on 13th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3 -Agriculture -Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. Context: The article discusses the unlikely prospect of significant reforms in… Continue reading Political impact on India’s fertilizer sector
Draft National Policy on Farmer Producer Organisations
Source-This post on Draft National Policy on Farmer Producer Organisations has been created based on the article “Enabling farmers: New policy on FPOs should improve returns” published in “Business Standards” on 10 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints; E-technology in the aid of farmers… Continue reading Draft National Policy on Farmer Producer Organisations
Shift in Cropping Patterns
Source-This post on Shift in Cropping Patterns has been created based on the article “Unintended consequence Shift in paddy sowing is not helping” published in “Business Standard” on 6 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country. Context-India is expecting a normal monsoon this year, which will… Continue reading Shift in Cropping Patterns
Challenges Facing Indian Agriculture
Source-This post on Challenges Facing Indian Agriculture has been created based on the article “Challenge for farm sector: How to share growth gains” published in “The Indian Express” on 4 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3-Indian Agriculture Context-The article highlights the difficult journey and challenges that the Indian agriculture sector faces as the country moves towards… Continue reading Challenges Facing Indian Agriculture
Challenges facing agriculture exports from India
Source: The post challenges facing agriculture exports from India has been created, based on the article “What we need is a farmer–friendly agri–export policy” published in “Indian express” on 13th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Agriculture – Marketing of agricultural produce. Context: The article discusses the decline in India’s agricultural exports, which fell… Continue reading Challenges facing agriculture exports from India
How India’s agricultural exports fell
Source: The post how India’s agricultural exports fell has been created, based on the article “Why agriculture may need a new export–import policy” published in “Indian express” on 10th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Agriculture – Marketing of agricultural produce. Context: This article discusses how India’s agricultural exports fell by 8.2% in the… Continue reading How India’s agricultural exports fell
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #160: Dinesh Dasa sir Board, Agriculture Optional, Rajasthan Home State
Date of Interview: 29 Feb Board: Dinesh Dasa sir Optional: Agriculture Home State: Rajasthan Keyword- Agriculture, Rajasthan Duration: 30-35 min To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman I ll give you one statement reflect on it Gm crops are good but we degrading our genetic biodiversity Tell me why onion inflation is… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #160: Dinesh Dasa sir Board, Agriculture Optional, Rajasthan Home State
Diversify the crop basket
Source-This post on Diversify the crop basket has been created based on the article “Why it is necessary to diversify the farming basket” published in “The Indian Express” on 18 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 3 – Agriculture – Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices. Context –… Continue reading Diversify the crop basket
On the Scope of the Horticulture Sector in India – Next step for farmers
Source: This post on the Scope of the Horticulture Sector in India has been created based on the article “Next step for farmers: Fruits and vegetables can be a gamechanger” published in “Indian Express” on 20th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country;… Continue reading On the Scope of the Horticulture Sector in India – Next step for farmers
On Raising Farm Incomes – Policies favour the consumer, not the producer
Source: This post on Raising Farm Incomes has been created based on the article “Ashok Gulati writes on farmers’ protest: Policies favour the consumer, not the producer” published in “Indian Express” on 19th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices.… Continue reading On Raising Farm Incomes – Policies favour the consumer, not the producer
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #91: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, AGRICULTURE Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State,
Date of Interview: 02 February 2024 Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Optional: AGRICULTURE Home State: UP Medium: Hindi Medium(हिंदी माध्यम) Background: Graduation – BA First Attempt CAPF AC HINDI LITERATURE Afternoon, 4th to go To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Aap CAPF me select ho chuke hain ye main kaise janta hun?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #91: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, AGRICULTURE Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State,
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #82: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Agriculture Optional, Tamil Nadu Home State, Football Hobby
Date of Interview: 31.01.2024, Forenoon session Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Home State: Tamil Nadu Optional: Agriculture Hobbies: Reading Historical Novels, Bonsai Gardening, Jogging, Sports: Football To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Asked me how to pronounce your name? (Due to the unique spelling) Tell me about Kalki novels, what have you… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #82: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Agriculture Optional, Tamil Nadu Home State, Football Hobby
On Legalising MSP in India
Source: This post on Legalising MSP in India has been created based on the article “India faces WTO pressure on farm subsidies amid protests for minimum support price” published in “Indian Express” on 15th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support… Continue reading On Legalising MSP in India
On Recent Farmers’ Protest Demands – Farm reforms remain a challenge yet to be met
Source: This post on Recent Farmer’s Protest Demands has been created based on the article “Farm reforms remain a challenge yet to be met” published in “Live Mint” on 14th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. News: The article… Continue reading On Recent Farmers’ Protest Demands – Farm reforms remain a challenge yet to be met
On Fertiliser Price Control Regime – Price of price distortion
Source: This post on Fertiliser Price Control Regime has been created based on the article “Express View on government and non-urea fertilisers: Price of price distortion” published in “Indian Express” on 31st January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. News: The article discusses the… Continue reading On Fertiliser Price Control Regime – Price of price distortion
Bull Semen Imports Are A Pragmatic Experiment – Increasing Milk Production in India
Source: This post on Increasing Milk Production in India has been created based on the article “Bull semen imports are a pragmatic experiment” published in “” on 23rd January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Economics of animal-rearing. Bull Semen Imports Are A Pragmatic Experiment, The article discusses the status of milk… Continue reading Bull Semen Imports Are A Pragmatic Experiment – Increasing Milk Production in India
On India’s Violation of WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture (AoA)
Source: This post on India’s Violation of WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) has been created based on the article “India’s fight for food security at WTO” published in “Business Standard” on 23rd January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. On… Continue reading On India’s Violation of WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture (AoA)
Agriculture and Stocking Policy in India in 2024
Source: This post on the Policy regarding Stocking and Export of Agricultural Commodities has been created based on the article “Express View on low wheat stocks: The test” published in “Indian Express” on 20th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce. Agriculture and Stocking Policy… Continue reading Agriculture and Stocking Policy in India in 2024
On India’s Agricultural Export Sector – Export potential
Source: This post on India’s Agricultural Exports has been created based on the article “Export potential” published in “Business Standard” on 11th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Marketing of agricultural produce. News: The article discusses the status of India’s Agricultural Export Sector. It also highlights the challenges faced by the… Continue reading On India’s Agricultural Export Sector – Export potential
On Production of Pulses in India – Attaining self-sufficiency
Source: This post on Production of Pulses in India has been created based on the article “Attaining self-sufficiency” published in “Business Standard” on 8th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country. News: The article discusses the benefits of increasing production of pulses in… Continue reading On Production of Pulses in India – Attaining self-sufficiency
On the PM-Kisan Scheme – Not the way forward
Source: This post on the PM-Kisan Scheme has been created based on the article “On the PM-Kisan model: Not the way forward” published in “Indian Express” on 30th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. News: The article discusses the significant features of the… Continue reading On the PM-Kisan Scheme – Not the way forward
On Fertiliser subsidies – Farm dos and don’ts
Source: This post on Fertiliser subsidies has been created based on the article “Farm dos and don’ts” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. News: The article discusses the need and challenges with the rising fertiliser subsidies in… Continue reading On Fertiliser subsidies – Farm dos and don’ts
How to Read Agriculture for UPSC IAS
Agriculture for UPSC IAS is a diverse topic. It is part of the UPSC Mains General Studies Paper-III. Some questions related to Agriculture Technology, Schemes on Agriculture and Farmers are also asked in UPSC Prelims General Studies- Paper-I. Agriculture subject is linked with other subjects like Economy, Environment and Technology. So, students must prepare this subject by understanding each and every aspect of Agriculture and also try to corelate it with other subjects.
In this article, we will see the trend analysis of Agriculture for UPSC, overview of the Syllabus and preparation strategies for the same.
Agriculture- UPSC Mains General Studies Paper-III
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Trend analysis of the Agriculture for UPSC:
| Subject | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Agriculture- UPSC Mains General Studies Paper-III | 4 questions | 4 questions | 4 questions | 4 questions | 3 questions |
Overview of the Syllabus of Agriculture: UPSC Mains General Studies Paper-III
| Subject | Syllabus |
| Agriculture | · Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country, – Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems; Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints; E-technology in the aid of farmers. · Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices; Public Distribution System – Objectives, Functioning, Limitations, Revamping; Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security; Technology Missions; Economics of Animal-Rearing. · Food Processing and Related Industries in India- Scope’ and Significance, Location, Upstream and Downstream Requirements, Supply Chain Management. · Land Reforms in India. |
Preparation Strategies for Agriculture for UPSC:
- Read the syllabus and highlight each point: You must read the syllabus of Agriculture twice or thrice. You can highlight each point and start your preparation accordingly.
- Read NCERT of Geography: You can start with NCERT books of Geography from Class VI to X. The topics like, cropping and its pattern in India, Land Reforms can be read from here. This will give you basic idea about it. For irrigation, you can read Environment notes of Shankar IAS.
- Make your own notes topic and subtopic wise: the best way to prepare Agriculture for UPSC is to prepare your own notes topics wise. You can take help of standard books, newspaper, current affairs magazines, internet etc. Preparing comprehensive notes will be great.
- Read newspaper: You must one newspaper on a daily basis. Newspaper’s articles cover Agriculture for UPSC topic in detail. Topics like Minimum Support Price, Food Processing, Food Security, e-Technology to aid farmers are given in newspaper with proper solutions and conclusion. This will give you a good lead to write good answers. You can take them down in your notes and keep revising it.
- Read Current affairs magazine: Topics which you miss by chance in newspaper or just to cover each issue in details, you should read current affairs magazine. It is easy to revise them again and again. By referring this, you can update your notes.
- Refer Yojana and Kurukshetra: These magazines sometimes cover farmers issues in details. Welfare schemes for farmers, e-technology, food security, changing cropping patters in India etc. Get covered in these magazines. Kurukshetra mostly cover issues related to Agriculture. You can read them once and take down important points in your notes.
- Update notes: By reading multiple current affairs sources and taking down important points from the, can make your notes more comprehensive. If you will keep updating you notes, at the end you just need to go through your notes and revise them multiple times rather than referring multiple sources.
- Refer past year question papers and write answer on them: You can write answers on past years’ questions. Initial one-two answers you can write by referring multiple sources, and later on, you must try to write them by your own.
- Write answers on practice questions: You should also practice daily answer writing for Mains. Writing answers on practice questions will help you.
- Revise: Revision is the key to success for every exam. And when it comes to UPSC, you don’t have other options except to revise. Revision will help you to prepare a blueprint in your mind of each topic you have prepared.
