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
Tag: Agriculture
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
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
