Current Affair Category: Agriculture

Context: The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) is launching a technology-driven overhaul of India’s food storage infrastructure to modernize the food security chain.  Key Details: Launch Date: 18th June 2026. Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Chief Guest: Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution). Focus: Integration of […]

MI-Resistant Mustard Hybrids WHY IN NEWS? India is set to begin large-scale cultivation of Imidazolinone (IMI)-resistant mustard hybrids during the 2026-27 Rabi season. This move is a strategic response to the severe threat posed by the Orobanche (Broomrape) weed, which causes significant mustard yield losses across key states like Rajasthan and Haryana. By boosting domestic […]

Why  in the news? On May 5, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the “Mission for Cotton Productivity” with an outlay of ₹5,659.22 crore. The mission aims to address systemic bottlenecks, reverse declining growth, and improve the quality of Indian cotton. The ultimate goal is to achieve self-sufficiency and position India as a premium leader in […]

Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) Why is it in the News?: On World Environment Day (June 5, 2026), Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced that India has reached a landmark century (100) of Ramsar sites with the designation of the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Key Highlights: […]

Mission Objective: This initiative is a major effort aimed at transforming Assam’s iconic Muga Silk industry. The primary goal is to empower more than 2.5 lakh weavers, silk rearers, and entrepreneurs involved in the Muga silk production chain in Assam. Financial and Timeline Parameters: Budget: The project is valued at Rs 411 crore. Duration: It […]

Why in news ? India achieved a historic milestone in seafood exports during the financial year 2025-26, recording an all-time high in both volume and value despite prevailing global economic headwinds. Total Volume: 19,72,018 Metric Tonnes (MT). Total Value: ₹73,890.46 crore (USD 8.46 billion). Authority: Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). Major Export Commodities: Commodity […]

Campaign Name: Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Save the Farm Campaign). Launch Date: June 1, 2026. Inaugural Location: Ramsiya village, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. Vision: A nationwide people’s movement to protect “Mother Earth,” secure the future of agriculture, and safeguard the interests of future generations. Leadership: Spearheaded by the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and […]

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 […]