Current Affair Category: Agriculture

Why in News? Under the nationwide Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) has successfully institutionalized community-led rainwater harvesting. The city has completed the installation of 32,000 groundwater recharge structures in 2025, positioning itself as a leading model for urban water resilience in India. Major Urban Water Issues in India: Rapid Urbanization & Concretization: […]

Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the integration and continuation of two existing schemes under a new umbrella scheme named SARTHAK-PDS (Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS) for the 16th Finance Commission cycle. Key Highlights: Financial Outlay: ₹25,530 […]

Context & Background: Addressing the Eastern Zonal Agriculture Conference 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare highlighted contemporary challenges in Indian agriculture, geopolitical disruptions to inputs, and the strategic policy pivot required for long-term sustainability. Geopolitical Disrupted Supply Chains & Fertilizer Autonomy: International Procurement Constraints: Global geopolitical tensions have severely […]

Saranda Forest: Location: West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Significance: One of India’s largest Sal (Shorea robusta) forest landscapes; crucial biodiversity hotspot and a critical elephant habitat/corridor. The Crisis: Rampant deforestation and iron ore mining have fragmented the habitat, triggering intense Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) and forcing elephant herds to migrate to neighboring states (Odisha/West Bengal). Mineral Wealth: […]

Why in News? The 2026 NISAR Data: Newly released imagery from the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite (launched in 2025) has provided the most precise maps to date of Mexico City’s descent. Critical Findings: Data from October 2025 to January 2026 confirms that parts of the city are sinking by more than 2 cm […]

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently released its first Long Range Forecast (LRF) for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon (issued on April 13, 2026). Key Highlights : The Prediction: The IMD has forecast “below normal” rainfall at 92% of the Long Period Average (LPA), with a 5% margin of error. The “El Niño” Factor: A primary […]

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 […]