Source-This post on Investing in Nutritious Food Value Chains has been created based on the article “Nutrition investments in agri-food sector can reduce gender inequalities: Report” published in “Down to Earth” on 3 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Food Processing and Related Industries Context– The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a Swiss foundation, has… Continue reading Investing in Nutritious Food Value Chains
Category: Agriculture
Agricultural Research and Development in India’s 2024 Union Budget
Source-This post on Agricultural Research and Development in India’s 2024 Union Budget has been created based on the article “Climate adaptation” published in “Business Standard” on 31 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3- Indian Agriculture Context- The Union Budget emphasized transforming agriculture research to boost productivity and develop climate-resilient crops. Funding for agriculture and allied activities… Continue reading Agricultural Research and Development in India’s 2024 Union Budget
Agricultural Initiatives in the 2024-25 Union Budget
Source-This post on Agricultural Initiatives in the 2024-25 Union Budget has been created based on the article “To tackle climate risk, agri gets A RESEARCH RESET” published in “Live Mint” on 24 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Government Budgeting. Context– The 2024-25 Union Budget introduces ambitious agricultural initiatives alongside modest financial allocations. It highlights research,… Continue reading Agricultural Initiatives in the 2024-25 Union Budget
Research and Development in Agriculture
Source-This post on Research and Development in Agriculture has been created based on the article “Neglect of agriculture R&D in budget risks India’s food security and growth” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Government Budgeting Context – Nearly two-thirds of India’s population resides in rural areas, where agriculture employs… Continue reading Research and Development in Agriculture
Revitalizing India’s Agricultural Research and Development System
Source-This post on Revitalizing India’s Agricultural Research and Development System has been created based on the article “This budget should bring agricultural research into focus” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3-Agriculture Context– Today, Indian agriculture faces new challenges: achieving higher yields with fewer nutrients, less water, and reduced labor,… Continue reading Revitalizing India’s Agricultural Research and Development System
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
