Farm Subsidies are Government incentives paid to farmers/agri-businesses /agricultural organizations to supplement their income to influence the cost and supply of such commodities. Farm subsidies constitute about 2% of India’s GDP. Total subsidy to farmers amount to 21% percent of their farm income, according to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare. Farm Subsidies: Rationale To support… Continue reading Farm Subsidies in India
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Improving Agriculture Yield in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current status of agri yields in India?3 What are the reasons for low Agriculture Yield in India?4 What steps can be taken to improve Agriculture Yields?5 Conclusion Introduction India is poised to become the most populous nation in the world. The UN Report on World Population… Continue reading Improving Agriculture Yield in India – Explained, pointwise
Agriculture Exports: Status and Challenges
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → India’s agriculture exports have grown by 16.5% in April-September 2022 (on a year-on-year basis) compared to April-September in 2021. Indian agricultural, horticultural and processed foods are exported to more than 100 countries in the world. Major destination of India agricultural products are USA, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Nepal, and Bangladesh Major commodities… Continue reading Agriculture Exports: Status and Challenges
[Kurukshetra October Summary] Promoting Women Agripreneurship – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Agripreneurship and Women Empowerment3 Scope and Prospects for Promoting Women Agripreneurship4 Public Policy Initiatives5 Issues and Challenges6 Way Forward Introduction Women entrepreneurs, especially women agripreneurs, represent the fastest growing category of entrepreneurship worldwide and India is no exception. By starting the business enterprises, women agripreneurs have demonstrated strong willpower,… Continue reading [Kurukshetra October Summary] Promoting Women Agripreneurship – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra October Summary] Skills for Agri-Entrepreneurship – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Concept of Entrepreneurship3 Agri-Entrepreneurship3.1 Advantages of Agri-Entrepreneurship4 Opportunities in Agri-Entrepreneurship5 Factors of Entrepreneurship6 Core Competencies and Skills7 Skill Development Initiatives8 Way Forward Introduction Agriculture offers several opportunities for entrepreneurship. There are many new prospects in the agribusiness sector like packaging, provision of raw materials, exports of agricultural products and… Continue reading [Kurukshetra October Summary] Skills for Agri-Entrepreneurship – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #240 : TCA Anant Board, Agriculture Optional, Maharashtra Home State
Date of Interview: 29/04/2022 Board: TCA Anant Optional: Agriculture Home State: Maharashtra To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman meaning of …. where ….flower is grown? tell me about flower in detail How many agroclimatic zones in Maharashtra? tell me names reasons for scarcity zone? which crops grown under scarcity zone? Which… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #240 : TCA Anant Board, Agriculture Optional, Maharashtra Home State
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #34 : TCA Anant Board, Agriculture Optional, guitar Hobby
Date of interview: 11.04.2022, forenoon Board: TCA Anant Optional: Agriculture Background: IIT Delhi Hobbies: space documentaries, guitar To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Why did you leave your job Civil services except IAS are mostly limited to their domains so how will you find diversity there What got you interested in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #34 : TCA Anant Board, Agriculture Optional, guitar Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #194 : Sujata Mehta Board, Rajasthan Home State, Agriculture Optional, Traveling, teaching Hobby
Date of Interview: 15th September Board: Sujata Mehta Optional: Agriculture Home State: Rajasthan Hobby: Traveling, teaching. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Briefly tell me about your education and work experience? Why did you leave the job? Are you a big gambler? Have you experienced corruption in your interaction with govt… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #194 : Sujata Mehta Board, Rajasthan Home State, Agriculture Optional, Traveling, teaching Hobby
Virtual Water Trade
Virtual water trade is the idea that when goods and services are exchanged, so is virtual water. When a country imports one tonne of wheat instead of producing it domestically, it is saving about 1,300 cubic meters of real indigenous water.For example, Mexico imports maize and in doing so, it saves 12 billion cubic meters… Continue reading Virtual Water Trade
World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
Contents1 What is the News? 2 About GM Rubber Crop: 3 How was GM Rubber developed? 4 What was the need of GM Rubber? 5 Significance of GM Rubber: What is the News? Rubber Board has planted the world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber at its Sarutari research farm in Guwahati, Assam. About GM Rubber Crop: GM Rubber Crop has been developed at the… Continue reading World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
