Source: The post arguments for and against reducing food subsidies has been created, based on the article “A case for food subsidies: An investment, not a waste” published in “Indian Express” on 25th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices Context: The article… Continue reading Arguments for and against reducing food subsidies
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Reasons and impacts of delayed paddy procurement in Punjab
Source: The post reasons and impacts of delayed paddy procurement in Punjab has been created, based on the article “Overflowing Godowns, Unhappy Millers: Why Punjab’s paddy procurement has been delayed” published in “Indian Express” on 25th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-issues of buffer stocks and food security Context: The article discusses delays in… Continue reading Reasons and impacts of delayed paddy procurement in Punjab
Problem with focusing only on agricultural yield
Source: The post problem with focusing only on agricultural yield has been created, based on the article “‘Yield’ can’t be the sole indicator for agriculture” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Indian Agriculture Context: The article argues that India’s focus on maximizing agricultural yield (kg/hectare) is outdated. While… Continue reading Problem with focusing only on agricultural yield
World Food Day 2024 emphasizes the right to safe and nutritious food for all
Source: The post World Food Day 2024 emphasizes the right to safe and nutritious food for all has been created, based on the article “Food access is about equitable agrifood systems” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Agriculture – food security Context: The article discusses World Food… Continue reading World Food Day 2024 emphasizes the right to safe and nutritious food for all
Need to revise international carbon finance standards
Source: The post need to revise international carbon finance standards has been created, based on the article “Common Practice Standards must have India outlook” published in “The Hindu” on 30th September is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Agriculture Context: The article discusses the need to revise international carbon finance standards to include India’s small… Continue reading Need to revise international carbon finance standards
Boosting India’s Dairy Sector with White Revolution 2.0
Source: The post boosting India’s dairy sector with White Revolution 2.0 has been created, based on the article “A new White Revolution: Where India stands, where it aims to be” published in “Indian Express” on 21st September is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Agriculture and allied sector Context: The article discusses “White Revolution… Continue reading Boosting India’s Dairy Sector with White Revolution 2.0
Modi 3.0 Prioritizes Agriculture and Rural Development for Economic Growth
Source: The post Modi 3.0 prioritizes agriculture and Rural Development for Economic Growth has been created, based on the article “Ashok Gulati writes: Giving farms their due” published in “Indian Express” on 16th September is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Agriculture Context: The article discusses the Modi government’s policies in its third term, focusing on… Continue reading Modi 3.0 Prioritizes Agriculture and Rural Development for Economic Growth
Indian agriculture can drive growth and create jobs
Source: The post Indian agriculture can drive growth and create jobs has been created, based on the article “How agriculture can be an engine for growth” published in “Indian Express” on 4th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- Agriculture Context: The article argues that Indian agriculture can drive growth and create jobs if ecological,… Continue reading Indian agriculture can drive growth and create jobs
Monsoon Affected Agricultural Policies
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
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
