Current Affair Category: Agriculture

The Crisis of Bt Cotton and Pink Bollworm: Pink Bollworm (PBW) – Pectinophora gossypiella The Pink Bollworm is one of the most destructive pests for cotton globally. Unlike other pests, it is monophagous, meaning it feeds almost exclusively on cotton. Mechanism of Damage: The larvae bore into the cotton bolls (the fruit). Once inside, they […]

The Brazil Model & India’s Progress The article draws a parallel between Brazil’s “Proalcool” program (started after the 1970s oil shocks) and India’s current trajectory. Massive Scaling: India has increased ethanol supply to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) from 38 crore litres in 2013-14 to an estimated 1,039 crore litres in 2024-25. Blending Success: The average […]

Why in the News? The topic is trending because the Indian government is preparing to launch PM-KUSUM 2.0. As the original scheme’s deadline (March 2026) approaches, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed a National Agri-photovoltaics Mission. This mission aims for a dedicated 10-GW target for AgriPV, signaling a transition from small-scale […]

The article, titled “Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution,” addresses India’s critical water crisis. It outlines a shift from viewing water as an infinite free resource to managing it as a strategic national asset. The Issue: A “Strange Contradiction”: India faces a paradox where water is revered culturally […]

Why in the News?The Delhi government has unveiled a structural reset of its 40-year-old water network, aiming for 24×7 supply and zero untreated sewage discharge. Institutional Shift: For the first time, Delhi is moving toward a zonal command-and-control model with private sector participation in water management. Environmental Crisis: Recent reports of “pink froth” in the […]

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative to develop Pollinator Corridors (Bee Corridors) along national highways as part of its sustainable infrastructure programme. This initiative reflects a shift from conventional roadside beautification plantations to ecologically useful green cover. What is a Bee Corridor? A Bee Corridor is a continuous stretch of vegetation along highways consisting of nectar- and pollen-rich […]

Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) is a farmer-centric, AI-powered Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) designed to be the “UPI of Agriculture.” It provides a single digital gateway for end-to-end farming support. Inauguration: February 17, 2026 (Jaipur, Rajasthan). Launched By: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma. Backbone: Built […]

Why in the news? The textile industry is one of India’s oldest and most significant employers. The Budget 2026 is making headlines because it signals a transition from fragmented policy-making toward a value-chain approach. It aims to move India beyond being just a “cost-competitive supplier” to becoming a “value-setting player” in the global fashion economy. […]

The Greater Hesaraghatta Grassland Conservation Reserve (GHGCR) has been a focal point of environmental tension in Karnataka for decades. The “news” surrounding it stems from a long-standing battle between industrial development (specifically a proposed “Film City”) and ecological preservation. Key Issues Surrounding Hesaraghatta (GHGCR): The struggle for Hesaraghatta highlights several systemic issues in how we […]

Why in the News? The scheme is currently in the news because the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, formally approved its implementation details on January 21, 2026. The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is a flagship agricultural transformation initiative approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2025 (and officially launched in […]