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RICE-TO-ETHANOL POLICY IS DEEPENING ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS Syllabus: GS 3: Sustainable development Technology Mission Why in the News? India’s increasing diversion of Food Corporation of India (FCI) rice for ethanol production has revived the food-versus-fuel debate and raised concerns about the water-energy-food nexus. While the biofuel policy seeks to reduce surplus foodgrain stocks and …
Read MoreBRICS Agriculture Meet 2026: India Leads Global Dialogue on Food Security and Resilient Farming Introduction India is hosting the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting 2026 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from 9 to 13 June 2026. The five-day meeting brings together agriculture ministers, senior officials and experts from BRICS and partner countries to discuss the future of …
Read MoreBRICS AGRICULTURE MINISTERS’ MEETING 2026 Why in the News? Upcoming Summit: The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on June 12–13, 2026. Delegate Visit: Representatives from Brazil, South Africa, Ethiopia, and other BRICS countries visited Indore ahead of the meeting to explore business networking opportunities and international trade cooperation. …
Read MoreWest Asia Conflict Deepens Global Hunger Concerns Why in the News ? The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the prolonged conflict in West Asia is worsening global food insecurity and threatening nutritional security. Rising energy prices, trade disruptions affecting international trade, and humanitarian funding shortages are increasing the risk of hunger …
Read MoreEl Niño Threatens India’s Economy and Livelihoods Why in the News ? Forecasts indicate a high probability of El Niño developing during 2026–27, raising concerns about below-normal monsoon rainfall in India. Experts warn that its impact may extend beyond weather, affecting agriculture, employment, inflation, and overall economic stability, necessitating comprehensive environmental impact assessment of adaptation …
Read MoreDelhi Expands Ration Card Eligibility For Poor Households Why in the News ? The Delhi Cabinet has increased the annual income eligibility limit for ration cards from ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh under the Public Distribution System (PDS). The government also plans to introduce a CBDC-based ration distribution system for improved transparency and efficiency. Major …
Read MoreINDIA–ARAB LEAGUE PARTNERSHIP AND STRATEGIC CONVERGENCE Syllabus: GS Paper -2 India and its Neighbourhood, Indian Diaspora GS Paper – 3 Liberalization, Mobilization of Resources WHY IN THE NEWS? Foreign Ministers of the 22-member Arab League are meeting in New Delhi for the second India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in January 2026. This gathering comes amid West …
Read MoreIndia Nears Approval of Gene-Edited Mustard Variety Why in the News? The Union government is close to clearing a gene-edited mustard developed using CRISPR-Cas9, signalling India’s policy shift towards gene editing over GM crops to enhance nutrition, disease resistance and climate resilience with faster regulatory approvals. This development raises questions about environmental impact assessments and …
Read MoreNational Farmers’ Day Celebrates Annadatas and Rural Legacy Why in the News? National Farmers’ Day 2025 is being observed across India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, honouring farmers’ contributions to nation-building and highlighting government initiatives aimed at farmer welfare and sustainable agricultural growth. This celebration comes at a time when the …
Read MoreIndia Argentina Deepen Agricultural Research And Technology Cooperation Why in the News? India and Argentina have signed the Work Plan 2025–27 to expand bilateral agricultural research and technology exchange, strengthening cooperation in sustainable farming, mechanisation, germplasm exchange, and innovation-driven agricultural growth between the two countries. This collaboration emphasizes the importance of environmental impact assessments in …
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