Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Current Affairs for UPSC

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

India's monsoon faces 40% June deficit, MJO blamed over El Niño, testing national resilience and economic stability.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

25 Jun, 2026

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

India's monsoon faces 40% June deficit, MJO blamed over El Niño, testing national resilience and economic stability.

25 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

Agriculture Minister warns 111 districts face severe crop damage as 43% monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, imperils critical Kharif sowing.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Jun, 2026

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

Agriculture Minister warns 111 districts face severe crop damage as 43% monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, imperils critical Kharif sowing.

24 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing

For farmers, bajra crop of choice: Short maturity, low water, fertiliser need, Pg3

Farmers increasingly choose bajra for short maturity, low water, and fertilizer needs, ensuring profitability amidst El Niño-influenced deficient monsoons.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing

24 Jun, 2026

For farmers, bajra crop of choice: Short maturity, low water, fertiliser need, Pg3

Farmers increasingly choose bajra for short maturity, low water, and fertilizer needs, ensuring profitability amidst El Niño-influenced deficient monsoons.

24 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10

Monsoon deficit and intensifying El Niño threaten India's food security, raising fears of future food inflation and demanding urgent government action.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

23 Jun, 2026

As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10

Monsoon deficit and intensifying El Niño threaten India's food security, raising fears of future food inflation and demanding urgent government action.

23 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Jun, 2026

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.

22 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Imapct of EL NINO, Pg23

Developing El Niño threatens India with 84% chance of sub-normal rainfall, risking crop damage and increased food inflation across the nation.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

20 Jun, 2026

Imapct of EL NINO, Pg23

Developing El Niño threatens India with 84% chance of sub-normal rainfall, risking crop damage and increased food inflation across the nation.

20 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India's monsoon deficit hits 35% as El Niño stalls progress, threatening kharif crops and food inflation; government prepares contingency plans.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

17 Jun, 2026

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India's monsoon deficit hits 35% as El Niño stalls progress, threatening kharif crops and food inflation; government prepares contingency plans.

17 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

Make way for the 'Queen': Tripura eyes global status for state fruit, Pg9

Tripura's GI-tagged Queen Pineapple aims for global markets with a Rs 236 crore mission, boosting exports and rural economy.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

15 Jun, 2026

Make way for the 'Queen': Tripura eyes global status for state fruit, Pg9

Tripura's GI-tagged Queen Pineapple aims for global markets with a Rs 236 crore mission, boosting exports and rural economy.

15 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

West Asia tensions slash India's Basmati rice exports by 25% to $838 million, impacting Gulf markets and prompting diversification to new destinations.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

15 Jun, 2026

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

West Asia tensions slash India's Basmati rice exports by 25% to $838 million, impacting Gulf markets and prompting diversification to new destinations.

15 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2

India rolls out IMI-resistant mustard hybrids by 2026 to combat Orobanche weed, targeting ₹1.6 lakh crore edible oil deficit, with experts urging diverse farming strategies.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

9 Jun, 2026

New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2

India rolls out IMI-resistant mustard hybrids by 2026 to combat Orobanche weed, targeting ₹1.6 lakh crore edible oil deficit, with experts urging diverse farming strategies.

9 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Mango big money spinner for country, Pg9

Mango exports projected to hit Rs 10 crore this year, with India producing 80% of world's output, despite northern crop damage.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

8 Jun, 2026

Mango big money spinner for country, Pg9

Mango exports projected to hit Rs 10 crore this year, with India producing 80% of world's output, despite northern crop damage.

8 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Missed call, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon and El Niño threaten India's farm economy amidst input crisis, demanding urgent government preparedness for drought.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

8 Jun, 2026

Missed call, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon and El Niño threaten India's farm economy amidst input crisis, demanding urgent government preparedness for drought.

8 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Testing times, Pg8

India's GDP growth hits 7.7%, but slowing agriculture and global crises raise concerns for future economic resilience.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

8 Jun, 2026

Testing times, Pg8

India's GDP growth hits 7.7%, but slowing agriculture and global crises raise concerns for future economic resilience.

8 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy failures, including seed price controls, crippled India's cotton productivity and biotech innovation, jeopardizing the new Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission's 2031 targets.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

8 Jun, 2026

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy failures, including seed price controls, crippled India's cotton productivity and biotech innovation, jeopardizing the new Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission's 2031 targets.

8 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

El Niño-induced monsoon and fertilizer shortfalls threaten Indian agriculture; government must seize opportunity to boost millets, pulses, oilseeds with MSP.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

8 Jun, 2026

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

El Niño-induced monsoon and fertilizer shortfalls threaten Indian agriculture; government must seize opportunity to boost millets, pulses, oilseeds with MSP.

8 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Southwest Monsoon finally hits Kerala three days late, sparking El Nino fears and potential strain on India's rain-fed kharif agriculture.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

5 Jun, 2026

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Southwest Monsoon finally hits Kerala three days late, sparking El Nino fears and potential strain on India's rain-fed kharif agriculture.

5 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

5 Jun, 2026

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

5 Jun, 2026

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Union Agriculture Ministry mobilizes FPOs to promote millets and mulching, combating weak monsoon and El Nino-induced drought risks across Monsoon Core Zone.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers

4 Jun, 2026

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Union Agriculture Ministry mobilizes FPOs to promote millets and mulching, combating weak monsoon and El Nino-induced drought risks across Monsoon Core Zone.

4 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Agriculture Ministry prepares for El Nino impact with crop advisories as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon, potentially affecting agricultural output.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

29 May, 2026

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Agriculture Ministry prepares for El Nino impact with crop advisories as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon, potentially affecting agricultural output.

29 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

India-Australia FTA negotiations face hurdles over agricultural market access; both nations seek balanced trade and investment opportunities.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

26 May, 2026

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

India-Australia FTA negotiations face hurdles over agricultural market access; both nations seek balanced trade and investment opportunities.

26 May, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

For farmers, bajra crop of choice: Short maturity, low water, fertiliser need, Pg3

For farmers, bajra crop of choice: Short maturity, low water, fertiliser need, Pg3

As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10

As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Imapct of EL NINO, Pg23

Imapct of EL NINO, Pg23

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

Make way for the 'Queen': Tripura eyes global status for state fruit, Pg9

Make way for the 'Queen': Tripura eyes global status for state fruit, Pg9

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2

New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2

Mango big money spinner for country, Pg9

Mango big money spinner for country, Pg9

​Missed call, Pg8

​Missed call, Pg8

​Testing times, Pg8

​Testing times, Pg8

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

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