NITI Aayog pitches for Agricultural Reforms Syllabus: GS3/ Agriculture In Context Niti Aayog recently pitched for reforms envisaging more private sector role in India’s agriculture sector. Agriculture in India India is one of the major players in the agriculture sector worldwide and it is the primary source of livelihood for ~55% of India’s population. India: […]
In Context Policymakers have been striving hard to make Indian agriculture economically viable for a long time. Agriculture in India India is one of the major players in the agriculture sector worldwide and it is the primary source of livelihood for ~55% of India’s population. India: Has the world’s largest cattle herd (buffaloes), Has largest […]
In News A new study shows that wheat, the world’s most important food crop, is threatened by a blast disease pandemic. What is Wheat Blast? The wheat blast is a fungal disease that affects wheat production in tropical and subtropical regions. It is caused by Magnaporthe oryzae pathotype Triticum (MoT). It was identified in Brazil […]
In News The Ministry of Textiles announced the launch of 02 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 31 items consisting of 19 Geo Textiles and 12 Protective Textiles in the Phase-I. QCO was the first technical regulation in the country for technical textile products. In the second phase, the Ministry plans to issue two more QCOs […]
In News The unusual rise in heat followed by an untimely spell of widespread rain left wheat-growing farmers worried. Wheat and its cultivation in India It is Rabi Crop and is the main cereal crop in India. It has wide adaptability. It can be grown not only in the tropical and subtropical zones but also […]
Context The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources recently tabled the report, “Groundwater: A Valuable but Diminishing Resource”. Report Highlights & committee suggestions Issue of excessive exploitation of groundwater & free electricity: States like Punjab, Haryana, Telangana and Tamil Nadu offer completely free power, while other states have provision for collection of token charges. Observing […]
In Context India has taken several steps to boost the output, create a niche brand for Indian tea, and ensure the welfare of the families associated with the tea industry. About Despite numerous geopolitical, geoeconomic, and logistical difficulties, it is anticipated that Indian tea exports will surpass 95% of the US$ 883 million goals set […]
In News The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified a comprehensive group standard for millets w.e.f. 1st September 2023. About Currently, individual standards for only a few millets like Sorghum (Jowar), whole and decorticated Pearl Millet grain (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi) and Amaranth are prescribed by FSSAI in 2011. FSSAI has […]
In News India’s Green Revolution states not only wants to retain the public ecosystem but also to expand it beyond rice and wheat to cover other crops. Green Revolution in India Background: The production of food within India was insufficient in the years from 1947 to 1960 as there was a growing population, during which […]
In News India plans to propose a global initiative called “MIIRA” or Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness for global coordination of millet research programs. About The millet research programs will coordinate millet research programmes at the international level. India’s plan to launch MIIRA is in line with the United Nations declaring 2023 as […]
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