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POLICY IS UNDOING WHAT SCIENCE BUILT. THAT’S A CHALLENGE FOR COTTON PRODUCTIVITY MISSION Syllabus: GS 3: Cropping pattern. Agricultural marketing and Agricultural Resources. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the Cotton Productivity Mission with an outlay of ₹5,659 crore to raise cotton yields significantly by 2031. However, concerns persist regarding declining productivity, …
Read MoreIndia’s First Sea Shipment of Value-Added Millets India recently achieved an important milestone in agri-food exports and international trade by sending its first-ever sea shipment of value-added agricultural products—specifically millet-based products—from Karnataka to New Zealand. The export consignment was facilitated by APEDA — Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority — which works under …
Read MoreKhet Bachao Abhiyan to Promote Sustainable Farming Why in the News ? The Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the month-long Khet Bachao Abhiyan from Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, to encourage the balanced use of fertilisers, improve farmer awareness, ensure effective delivery of agricultural schemes across villages, and promote a pollution …
Read MoreANIMAL VACCINATION AS A STRATEGIC LEVER FOR RURAL TRANSFORMATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Syllabus: GS-3: Economics of Animal-Rearing, Agricultural Marketing, International Trade WHY IN THE NEWS? Amid rising concerns over rural incomes, antimicrobial resistance, climate commitments, and pandemic preparedness, experts have called for India to scale up livestock vaccination. With livestock supporting nearly 100 million rural …
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 MoreICAR Study Links Soil Carbon Loss to Climate Change Why in the News ? A recent ICAR study, led by eight scientists including Director-General Mangi Lal Jat, reveals that climate change and imbalanced fertilizer use are accelerating the decline of soil organic carbon in India’s arable lands, threatening soil health and agricultural sustainability. This decline …
Read MoreIndia Expands Solar Pump Scheme to Africa, Islands Why in the News ? India plans to promote its PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar solar programmes across African and island nations through the International Solar Alliance (ISA) platform. The move aims to strengthen renewable energy cooperation and enhance solar connectivity in regions with limited infrastructure, while …
Read MoreWhy in News? With the Indian Carbon Market set to launch in 2026, biochar has emerged as a crucial CO₂ removal technology. Produced from agricultural residue and organic waste, it offers sustainable solutions for carbon sequestration, energy generation, and waste management, potentially contributing to emission control areas in maritime and land-based sectors. Biochar’s Environmental and …
Read MoreSwaminathan Birth Centenary Conference to Honour Legacy Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a three-day science conference on August 7 to mark the birth centenary of M.S. Swaminathan, organized by MSSRF in New Delhi. The event celebrates his contributions to sustainable agriculture and food security, highlighting the importance of science-led inclusive …
Read MoreNIPGR’s Gene Edited Rice Shows Increased Phosphate Uptake, 20% More Yield Why in the News? Scientists at the Delhi-based National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) have made a significant breakthrough in rice biotechnology. They used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to enhance phosphate uptake and transport in japonica rice varieties, demonstrating the potential for improving …
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