Source: The post monsoon affected agricultural policies has been created, based on the article “Express View on export ban on food commodities: Monsoon comfort” published in “Indian Express” on 3rd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Agriculture-issues of buffer stocks and food security Context: The article discusses how India’s good monsoon has led to… Continue reading Monsoon Affected Agricultural Policies
Category: Agriculture
New scheme to help farmers move away from paddy cultivation
Source: The post new scheme to help farmers move away from paddy cultivation has been created, based on the article “How to help Haryana and Punjab move away from paddy to less water-guzzling crops” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various… Continue reading New scheme to help farmers move away from paddy cultivation
India’s initiatives for agriculture towards 2047 targets
Source: The post India’s initiatives for agriculture towards 2047 targets has been created, based on the article “The road to 2047 for Indian agriculture” published in “The Hindu” on 24th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Agriculture Context: The article discusses India’s efforts to transform agriculture to achieve the goal of becoming… Continue reading India’s initiatives for agriculture towards 2047 targets
Crop Diversification Challenges
Source-This post on Crop Diversification Challenges has been created based on the article “It makes most sense for farmers to keep growing rice and wheat” published in “Live Mint” on 21 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country, – Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems;… Continue reading Crop Diversification Challenges
Modern Poultry Farming
Source-This post on Modern Poultry Farming has been created based on the article “How broiler chicken industry has become India’s most organised and vertically integrated agri-business” published in “The Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Agriculture- Economics of Animal-Rearing. Context– The article examines the Contract Farming Model in India’s poultry industry, where… Continue reading Modern Poultry Farming
Investing in Nutritious Food Value Chains
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
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
