Source: This post is created based on the article ‘A plan for the winter crop’, published in The Indian Express on 3rd October, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Agriculture News: The Indian monsoon’s deficit has led to variations in crop cultivation. Now the issue at hand is the government approach towards balancing the price… Continue reading A plan for the winter crop
Tag: Agriculture
The Data Maze- An overhaul of the statistical system is urgent
Source: The post is based on the article “The Data Maze- It undermines economic policymaking. An overhaul of the statistical system is urgent” published in The Times of India on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- Marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. News: The article discusses concerns about unreliable agricultural data in… Continue reading The Data Maze- An overhaul of the statistical system is urgent
Where has India’s record wheat and rice output gone?
Source– The post is based on the article “Where has India’s record wheat and rice output gone? ” published in the “mint” on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture Relevance- Agriculture pricing and marketing News– The article explains the recent policy steps taken by the government for wheat and rice procurement and marketing and their… Continue reading Where has India’s record wheat and rice output gone?
Export bans and stocking limits: are they working?
Source: The post is based on the article “Export bans and stocking limits: are they working?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture – issues of buffer stocks and food security News: The article discusses the Indian government’s measures to control rising food inflation, especially in rice and wheat, and how… Continue reading Export bans and stocking limits: are they working?
How Basmati in India is reaping the rewards of research
Source: The post is based on the article “How Basmati in India is reaping the rewards of research” published in Indian Express on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture– Marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints & issues of buffer stocks and food security News: The article discusses the evolution of basmati rice… Continue reading How Basmati in India is reaping the rewards of research
A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard
Source: The post is based on the article “A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard” published in “The Hindu” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- agriculture- food security News: The article discusses the importance and benefits of genetically modified (GM) crops, especially GM mustard in India, for improving food production, reducing edible oil imports,… Continue reading A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard
PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector
Source: The post is based on the article “PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector” published in “The Hindu” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- Economy of animal rearing News: The article talks about Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which has made substantial investments in the Indian fisheries sector over three years. It… Continue reading PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector
Why India’s falling cotton production is a worry
Source: The post is based on the article “Why India’s falling cotton production is a worry” published in “The Indian express” on 11th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- Marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. News: The article discusses how India’s cotton production grew due to Bt technology, which protects against certain pests.… Continue reading Why India’s falling cotton production is a worry
The impact of food on climate
Source: The post is based on the article “The impact of food on climate” published in Business standard on 4th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- food crisis & Environment- climate change News: The article talks about how agriculture affects climate change, comparing big industrial farming with small subsistence farming. It focuses on the problems caused… Continue reading The impact of food on climate
Understanding curbs on rice exports
Source– The post is based on the article “Understanding curbs on rice exports” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture News– The Indian government has prohibited the export of white rice, levied a 20% export duty on par-boiled rice till October 15, and permitted the export of Basmati rice… Continue reading Understanding curbs on rice exports
