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

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

What changes are planned for the plant variety Act?, Pg8

Government plans amendments to Plant Variety Act, addressing farmers' rights, seed definitions, and preventing seed monopolization, aiming to modernize regulations.

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

19 Nov, 2025

What changes are planned for the plant variety Act?, Pg8

Government plans amendments to Plant Variety Act, addressing farmers' rights, seed definitions, and preventing seed monopolization, aiming to modernize regulations.

19 Nov, 2025

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

Time to sort out India’s cereal mess, Pg6

India grapples with cereal surplus, pulses-oilseed deficit; calls for crop diversification and PDS reforms to ensure sustainable food security.

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

19 Nov, 2025

Time to sort out India’s cereal mess, Pg6

India grapples with cereal surplus, pulses-oilseed deficit; calls for crop diversification and PDS reforms to ensure sustainable food security.

19 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC says perennial GRAP is not answer to Delhi air pollution, Pg12

Supreme Court rejects perennial GRAP for Delhi pollution, emphasizes long-term policy, and considers impact on livelihoods and stubble burning.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Nov, 2025

SC says perennial GRAP is not answer to Delhi air pollution, Pg12

Supreme Court rejects perennial GRAP for Delhi pollution, emphasizes long-term policy, and considers impact on livelihoods and stubble burning.

18 Nov, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Irrigation’s most popular numbers may be myths, Pg14

Irrigation's impact on global food production and freshwater usage questioned, challenging long-held 40% and 70% claims, respectively, with revised estimates.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

16 Nov, 2025

Irrigation’s most popular numbers may be myths, Pg14

Irrigation's impact on global food production and freshwater usage questioned, challenging long-held 40% and 70% claims, respectively, with revised estimates.

16 Nov, 2025

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

Centre releases draft Seeds Bill; farm outfits cautious, industry welcomes it, Pg13

Centre unveils draft Seeds Bill 2025 aiming to regulate seed quality, ensure farmer access, and liberalize imports, sparking mixed reactions.

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

14 Nov, 2025

Centre releases draft Seeds Bill; farm outfits cautious, industry welcomes it, Pg13

Centre unveils draft Seeds Bill 2025 aiming to regulate seed quality, ensure farmer access, and liberalize imports, sparking mixed reactions.

14 Nov, 2025

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

Rs 30L fine, jail in draft Bill to curb sale of low-quality seeds, Pg11

New Seeds Bill 2025 proposes Rs 30L fine and 3-year jail for selling non-registered, spurious seeds, aiming to regulate quality.

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

14 Nov, 2025

Rs 30L fine, jail in draft Bill to curb sale of low-quality seeds, Pg11

New Seeds Bill 2025 proposes Rs 30L fine and 3-year jail for selling non-registered, spurious seeds, aiming to regulate quality.

14 Nov, 2025

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

Climate change, imbalance in fertilizer use impact soil’s organic carbon: ICAR study, Pg12

ICAR study reveals climate change and fertilizer imbalance degrade soil organic carbon across 29 states, impacting soil health and carbon credits.

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

10 Nov, 2025

Climate change, imbalance in fertilizer use impact soil’s organic carbon: ICAR study, Pg12

ICAR study reveals climate change and fertilizer imbalance degrade soil organic carbon across 29 states, impacting soil health and carbon credits.

10 Nov, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Transport, farm fires keep air 'very poor', Pg3.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' as farm fires contribute significantly to PM2.5 levels, transport sector being major contributor.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 Nov, 2025

Transport, farm fires keep air 'very poor', Pg3.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' as farm fires contribute significantly to PM2.5 levels, transport sector being major contributor.

8 Nov, 2025

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh face crisis due to low yields, falling prices, and potential US imports, threatening livelihoods.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

25 Oct, 2025

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh face crisis due to low yields, falling prices, and potential US imports, threatening livelihoods.

25 Oct, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Oct, 2025

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.

24 Oct, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Coffee production imperiled as deforestation in Brazil leads to rainfall decline, crop failures, and potential price spikes by 2050.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Oct, 2025

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Coffee production imperiled as deforestation in Brazil leads to rainfall decline, crop failures, and potential price spikes by 2050.

23 Oct, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

Post-Diwali, farm sector faces challenges with prices of key crops like soyabean and maize falling below MSP.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

22 Oct, 2025

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

Post-Diwali, farm sector faces challenges with prices of key crops like soyabean and maize falling below MSP.

22 Oct, 2025

Health Sector Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Microbial link between arsenic in soil, lower rice yield uncovered, Pg11

Microbial imbalance in rice paddies linked to arsenic buildup, yield loss, and straighthead disease, posing threat to global rice production.

Health Sector Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

19 Oct, 2025

Microbial link between arsenic in soil, lower rice yield uncovered, Pg11

Microbial imbalance in rice paddies linked to arsenic buildup, yield loss, and straighthead disease, posing threat to global rice production.

19 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Is landlockedness the reason for Bihar’s underdevelopment?, Pg11

Experts debate Bihar's underdevelopment, citing landlocked status, agricultural challenges, and historical policies as key factors hindering economic progress.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

17 Oct, 2025

Is landlockedness the reason for Bihar’s underdevelopment?, Pg11

Experts debate Bihar's underdevelopment, citing landlocked status, agricultural challenges, and historical policies as key factors hindering economic progress.

17 Oct, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Oct, 2025

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.

15 Oct, 2025

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

The grain of ethanol production, Pg14.

Ethanol blending shifts from sugar to grain, especially maize, raising concerns about food security and long-term sustainability.

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

13 Oct, 2025

The grain of ethanol production, Pg14.

Ethanol blending shifts from sugar to grain, especially maize, raising concerns about food security and long-term sustainability.

13 Oct, 2025

Government Budgeting Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Grow export-oriented crops, Modi tells farmers, Pg7

PM Modi urges farmers to grow export-oriented crops, launches ₹11,000 crore Pulses Self-Reliance Mission benefiting 2 crore farmers.

Government Budgeting Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

12 Oct, 2025

Grow export-oriented crops, Modi tells farmers, Pg7

PM Modi urges farmers to grow export-oriented crops, launches ₹11,000 crore Pulses Self-Reliance Mission benefiting 2 crore farmers.

12 Oct, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab witnessed a 70% drop in stubble-burning incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, but paradoxically, the total burnt area increased, sparking concerns about the accuracy of satellite-based fire data and effectiveness of pollution control measures.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Oct, 2025

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab witnessed a 70% drop in stubble-burning incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, but paradoxically, the total burnt area increased, sparking concerns about the accuracy of satellite-based fire data and effectiveness of pollution control measures.

5 Oct, 2025

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Govt identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts, UP tops list, Pg8.

Centre unveils PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts across 29 states, with UP leading at 12 districts.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

4 Oct, 2025

Govt identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts, UP tops list, Pg8.

Centre unveils PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts across 29 states, with UP leading at 12 districts.

4 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

Govt pulls nod for 11 biostimulants, Pg1.

Government revokes approval for 11 protein hydrolysate biostimulants due to ethical concerns and regulatory compliance issues.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

3 Oct, 2025

Govt pulls nod for 11 biostimulants, Pg1.

Government revokes approval for 11 protein hydrolysate biostimulants due to ethical concerns and regulatory compliance issues.

3 Oct, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

What changes are planned for the plant variety Act?, Pg8

What changes are planned for the plant variety Act?, Pg8

Time to sort out India’s cereal mess, Pg6

Time to sort out India’s cereal mess, Pg6

SC says perennial GRAP is not answer to Delhi air pollution, Pg12

SC says perennial GRAP is not answer to Delhi air pollution, Pg12

Irrigation’s most popular numbers may be myths, Pg14

Irrigation’s most popular numbers may be myths, Pg14

Centre releases draft Seeds Bill; farm outfits cautious, industry welcomes it, Pg13

Centre releases draft Seeds Bill; farm outfits cautious, industry welcomes it, Pg13

Rs 30L fine, jail in draft Bill to curb sale of low-quality seeds, Pg11

Rs 30L fine, jail in draft Bill to curb sale of low-quality seeds, Pg11

Climate change, imbalance in fertilizer use impact soil’s organic carbon: ICAR study, Pg12

Climate change, imbalance in fertilizer use impact soil’s organic carbon: ICAR study, Pg12

Transport, farm fires keep air 'very poor', Pg3.

Transport, farm fires keep air 'very poor', Pg3.

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

Microbial link between arsenic in soil, lower rice yield uncovered, Pg11

Microbial link between arsenic in soil, lower rice yield uncovered, Pg11

Is landlockedness the reason for Bihar’s underdevelopment?, Pg11

Is landlockedness the reason for Bihar’s underdevelopment?, Pg11

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

The grain of ethanol production, Pg14.

The grain of ethanol production, Pg14.

Grow export-oriented crops, Modi tells farmers, Pg7

Grow export-oriented crops, Modi tells farmers, Pg7

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Govt identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts, UP tops list, Pg8.

Govt identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts, UP tops list, Pg8.

Govt pulls nod for 11 biostimulants, Pg1.

Govt pulls nod for 11 biostimulants, Pg1.

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