Source: The post is based on the article “Gene-edited mustard: Less pungent, more useful” published in The Indian Express on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Relevance: About GTR genes-edited mustard News: Oilseeds provide oil for cooking and protein-rich meals for animals. Rapeseed-mustard is a key Indian oilseed, constituting 42.6% of oil production and 30.3%… Continue reading Gene-edited mustard: Less pungent, more useful
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How to make Urea more efficient as a fertiliser, and why that’s needed
Source: The post is based on the article “How to make Urea more efficient as a fertiliser, and why that’s needed” published in “The Indian express” on 14th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies News: This article discusses the introduction of ‘Urea Gold’ in India, a fertilizer fortified with… Continue reading How to make Urea more efficient as a fertiliser, and why that’s needed
Seeds for growth: How technology can boost Indian agriculture
Source– The post is based on the article “Seeds for growth: How technology can boost Indian agriculture” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture. GS1-Economic geography Relevance: Issues related to agricultural inputs News– The article explains the issues related to the seed industry in India and suggests solutions for development… Continue reading Seeds for growth: How technology can boost Indian agriculture
Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Issues of buffer stocks and food security; News: The Indian government is concerned about potential grain shortages due to possible El Niño effects on crops. It is… Continue reading Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall
An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive
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
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
