Farmers’ protest brings water to Chambal canals after 2 decades Context Following a fortnight-long pada (stay) by farmers in front of the Chambal Command Area Development office in Kota, water was released after two decades into the dried-up irrigation canals between Gandhi Sagar Dam and […]
Why did the govt impose a ceiling on wheat stocks? Context: The amount of wheat that merchants, wholesalers, retailers, large chain shops, and processors may hold is regulated by the Union Government. The goal is to maintain supply to stabilise the price of the necessary […]
India’s millet revolution #GS-03 Agriculture For Mains Millets in India Two groups of millets are grown in India viz., major millets and minor millets. Major millets include plants such as sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet. Meanwhile minor millets include plants such as foxtail, little […]
Purse seines fishing #GS-03 Agriculture For Prelims Purse seines: A purse seine is a large wall of netting deployed around an entire area to catch a school of fish. The seine is fitted with floats along the top line and a lead line threaded through […]
Purse seines #GS-03 Agriculture For Prelims Purse seines: A purse seine is a large wall of netting deployed around an entire area to catch a school of fish. The seine is fitted with floats along the top line and a lead line threaded through rings […]
Poor soil management will erode food security #GS-03 Agriculture For Prelims World Soil Day: World Soil Day (WSD) is annually observed on December 5. Theme: ‘Soils: Where food begins’ For Mains The importance of soil quality: Healthy soils support healthy plant growth to enhance both […]
One Nation One Fertiliser #GS-03 Agriculture For Prelims: About One Nation One Fertiliser scheme. It has been implemented under the fertiliser subsidy scheme named “Pradhanmantri Bhartiya Janurvarak Pariyojna” (PMBJP) of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers. Under ONOF companies are allowed to display their name, […]
Rice, wheat push up inflation, but South bucks the trend #GS-03 Agriculture, Inflation For Mains Inflation in India: India’s retail inflation reached to 7% in August 2022. A major factor behind this uptick was a reversal in retail food inflation which declined to 6.7% in […]
The lumpy skin disease #GS-03 Agriculture, Science and Technology For Prelims About Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD): LSD is caused by the poxvirus Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) which can infect cattle or water buffalo. The LSDV shares antigenic similarities with the sheeppox virus (SPPV) and […]
The fall in natural rubber prices in India #GS-03 Agriculture For Prelims About the Rubber Tree: Scientific Name: Hevea brasiliensis Hevea brasiliensis is a tall deciduous tree capable of growing to a height of up to 43 m. The milky latex extracted from the wood […]