Source: The post is based on an article “An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive” published in Business Standard on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with ban on rice exports News: Recently, India has decided to ban the export of all types of rice, except… Continue reading An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive
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India’s rice export curbs could prove too myopic for its good
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s rice export curbs could prove too myopic for its good” published in the “mint” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: Issues related to external trade News- Russia’s decision to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal, but also India’s announcement that it… Continue reading India’s rice export curbs could prove too myopic for its good
[Kurukshetra July 2023 Summary] Dryland Farming: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the characteristics and challenges of dryland farming in India? 3 What is the difference between dry farming, dryland farming and rainfed farming? 4 What is the contribution of dryland Farming? 5 What are the areas under dryland farming? 6 What are the strategies for development of dryland farming? 7 What… Continue reading [Kurukshetra July 2023 Summary] Dryland Farming: Explained, pointwise
Express View on curbs on rice exports: Against the grain
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on curbs on rice exports: Against the grain” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Economy Relevance: Government policies and approach towards trade. News- The Narendra Modi government has decided to ban all non-basmati white rice shipments. Henceforth, only two categories… Continue reading Express View on curbs on rice exports: Against the grain
[Kurukshetra June 2023 Summary] Technologies for sustainable agriculture development- Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Trends in Indian Agriculture 3 What is sustainable agriculture? 4 Why is sustainable agriculture important for India? 5 What are the government initiatives for the agriculture sector? 6 What are some technologies for sustainable farming? 7 What are the gaps in adopting sustainable agriculture? 8 What has the government done to improve dissemination of… Continue reading [Kurukshetra June 2023 Summary] Technologies for sustainable agriculture development- Explained, pointwise
Why the govt has more cash, less grain to give
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the govt has more cash, less grain to give” published in The Indian Express on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture – Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security Relevance: About uncertainties over foodgrains production News: The article describes the government’s food grain supply three years… Continue reading Why the govt has more cash, less grain to give
Nothing Fishy – on India’s fisheries sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Nothing Fishy” published in “The Times of India” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial Policies – Agriculture and allied activities News: A recent study by the Central Marine Fisheries Institute has provided some promising data that can be beneficial for the fisheries… Continue reading Nothing Fishy – on India’s fisheries sector
On urea prices: Fertiliser for thought
Source- The post is based on the article “on urea prices: Fertiliser for thought” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Agriculture – Agricultural Inputs News– On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the urea subsidy scheme with a view to ensure supply of the fertiliser at the same… Continue reading On urea prices: Fertiliser for thought
Focus on the millets value chain for fortified nutritional security
Source: The post is based on the article “Focus on the millets value chain for fortified nutritional security” published in Live Mint on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Relevance: measures needed to boost millet consumption News: India is the world’s largest millet producer. India’s Pearl Millet production accounts for 40% of the world’s millet production.… Continue reading Focus on the millets value chain for fortified nutritional security
Incentivise eco-friendly fertilisers
Source: The post is based on the article “Incentivise eco-friendly fertilisers” published in “Business Standard” on 26th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Agriculture Inputs News: The growing awareness of the need to reduce the application of chemicals in agriculture is encouraging the use of eco-friendly alternatives like biofertilisers and biopesticides. What is the… Continue reading Incentivise eco-friendly fertilisers
