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

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India, Pg7

India grapples with fertilizer overuse, pollution, and import dependence, necessitating efficiency improvements and policy coordination for sustainable agriculture and food security.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

19 May, 2026

Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India, Pg7

India grapples with fertilizer overuse, pollution, and import dependence, necessitating efficiency improvements and policy coordination for sustainable agriculture and food security.

19 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

West Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10

West Asia crisis exposes India's fertiliser import dependence, pushing for subsidy reforms and balanced nutrient use for sustainable agriculture.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

13 May, 2026

West Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10

West Asia crisis exposes India's fertiliser import dependence, pushing for subsidy reforms and balanced nutrient use for sustainable agriculture.

13 May, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

Renewable energy curtailment threatens India's clean energy transition; grid modernization and diversified clean energy development are crucial for RE evacuation.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 May, 2026

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

Renewable energy curtailment threatens India's clean energy transition; grid modernization and diversified clean energy development are crucial for RE evacuation.

12 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

India eyes E85, E100 fuel adoption amidst energy crisis, offering cheaper, greener alternative to petrol by 2026.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 May, 2026

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

India eyes E85, E100 fuel adoption amidst energy crisis, offering cheaper, greener alternative to petrol by 2026.

4 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's B50 biofuel push threatens India's cooking oil supply, potentially raising prices and impacting food inflation amid geopolitical tensions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Apr, 2026

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's B50 biofuel push threatens India's cooking oil supply, potentially raising prices and impacting food inflation amid geopolitical tensions.

29 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Fossil fuel dependence in Indian agriculture threatens food security amidst global supply disruptions and rising input costs post Green Revolution.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

28 Apr, 2026

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Fossil fuel dependence in Indian agriculture threatens food security amidst global supply disruptions and rising input costs post Green Revolution.

28 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Apr, 2026

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

26 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Industry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill, Pg12

Pesticide industry urges revisions to draft Pesticides Management Bill for faster access to crop protection technologies and innovation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

25 Apr, 2026

Industry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill, Pg12

Pesticide industry urges revisions to draft Pesticides Management Bill for faster access to crop protection technologies and innovation.

25 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Biotechnology

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply, doubling prices and threatening India's Kharif season; biostimulants offer a solution for enhanced nutrient efficiency.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Biotechnology

23 Apr, 2026

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply, doubling prices and threatening India's Kharif season; biostimulants offer a solution for enhanced nutrient efficiency.

23 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

UN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting crop yields, livestock, and fisheries, endangering over a billion livelihoods.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing

23 Apr, 2026

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

UN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting crop yields, livestock, and fisheries, endangering over a billion livelihoods.

23 Apr, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security

After Iran war, what below-average rains could mean for inflation, Pg18

Below-average monsoon forecast raises inflation concerns amid West Asia war, potentially impacting food prices and farm incomes significantly.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security

17 Apr, 2026

After Iran war, what below-average rains could mean for inflation, Pg18

Below-average monsoon forecast raises inflation concerns amid West Asia war, potentially impacting food prices and farm incomes significantly.

17 Apr, 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

Dry days, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon with 8% deficit, raising concerns over El Nino impact and potential drought-like conditions across India.

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

16 Apr, 2026

Dry days, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon with 8% deficit, raising concerns over El Nino impact and potential drought-like conditions across India.

16 Apr, 2026

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

IMD’s April forecast projects monsoon to be ‘below normal’ for first time in 11 years, Pg1

IMD forecasts 'below-normal' monsoon for India after 11 years, with 92% LPA rainfall expected, raising concerns for agriculture.

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

14 Apr, 2026

IMD’s April forecast projects monsoon to be ‘below normal’ for first time in 11 years, Pg1

IMD forecasts 'below-normal' monsoon for India after 11 years, with 92% LPA rainfall expected, raising concerns for agriculture.

14 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Amid war's lengthening shadows, the need to reform fertiliser policy, Pg11

Fertilizer policy overhaul urged amid import dependence and rising global prices due to geopolitical instability, impacting India's food security.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

13 Apr, 2026

Amid war's lengthening shadows, the need to reform fertiliser policy, Pg11

Fertilizer policy overhaul urged amid import dependence and rising global prices due to geopolitical instability, impacting India's food security.

13 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Iran war: Agrochemicals stress and inflation worry, Pg19

Iran war threatens India's agrochemical supply, potentially raising fertilizer and pesticide costs, impacting crop yields and food prices.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

1 Apr, 2026

Iran war: Agrochemicals stress and inflation worry, Pg19

Iran war threatens India's agrochemical supply, potentially raising fertilizer and pesticide costs, impacting crop yields and food prices.

1 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Behind PM’s ethanol pitch at Jewar: UP’s cane belt, 50 lakh farmers & 2027 polls, Pg16

UP's ethanol production surges, fueled by sugarcane farmers, ahead of 2027 elections, promising economic and political gains.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

1 Apr, 2026

Behind PM’s ethanol pitch at Jewar: UP’s cane belt, 50 lakh farmers & 2027 polls, Pg16

UP's ethanol production surges, fueled by sugarcane farmers, ahead of 2027 elections, promising economic and political gains.

1 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

We need a green exit from the urea trap, Pg8

India eyes green urea production by 2028, aiming for self-reliance and reduced import dependency amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Mar, 2026

We need a green exit from the urea trap, Pg8

India eyes green urea production by 2028, aiming for self-reliance and reduced import dependency amid geopolitical uncertainties.

30 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Parliamentary panel recommends dynamic import duties on edible oils and 20% safeguard duty on palm oil to protect Indian farmers.

Parliament and State Legislatures Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

28 Mar, 2026

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Parliamentary panel recommends dynamic import duties on edible oils and 20% safeguard duty on palm oil to protect Indian farmers.

28 Mar, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why India must step on the gas with ethanol, Pg14

India considers aggressive ethanol blending strategy amid oil shocks, aiming for E30/E100 fuels and flex-fuel vehicles.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Why India must step on the gas with ethanol, Pg14

India considers aggressive ethanol blending strategy amid oil shocks, aiming for E30/E100 fuels and flex-fuel vehicles.

24 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security

India to extend Myanmar pulse deal for 5 yrs to secure supplies amid global supply chain shocks, Pg6

India extends Myanmar pulse import deal for 5 years, securing vital supplies amidst global disruptions and domestic production concerns.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security

20 Mar, 2026

India to extend Myanmar pulse deal for 5 yrs to secure supplies amid global supply chain shocks, Pg6

India extends Myanmar pulse import deal for 5 years, securing vital supplies amidst global disruptions and domestic production concerns.

20 Mar, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India, Pg7

Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India, Pg7

West Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10

West Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

Industry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill, Pg12

Industry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill, Pg12

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

After Iran war, what below-average rains could mean for inflation, Pg18

After Iran war, what below-average rains could mean for inflation, Pg18

Dry days, Pg8

Dry days, Pg8

IMD’s April forecast projects monsoon to be ‘below normal’ for first time in 11 years, Pg1

IMD’s April forecast projects monsoon to be ‘below normal’ for first time in 11 years, Pg1

Amid war's lengthening shadows, the need to reform fertiliser policy, Pg11

Amid war's lengthening shadows, the need to reform fertiliser policy, Pg11

Iran war: Agrochemicals stress and inflation worry, Pg19

Iran war: Agrochemicals stress and inflation worry, Pg19

Behind PM’s ethanol pitch at Jewar: UP’s cane belt, 50 lakh farmers & 2027 polls, Pg16

Behind PM’s ethanol pitch at Jewar: UP’s cane belt, 50 lakh farmers & 2027 polls, Pg16

We need a green exit from the urea trap, Pg8

We need a green exit from the urea trap, Pg8

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Why India must step on the gas with ethanol, Pg14

Why India must step on the gas with ethanol, Pg14

India to extend Myanmar pulse deal for 5 yrs to secure supplies amid global supply chain shocks, Pg6

India to extend Myanmar pulse deal for 5 yrs to secure supplies amid global supply chain shocks, Pg6

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