Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Disaster and Disaster Management

CLIMATE RISK AND CROP INSURANCE

Government overhauls PMFBY with Digiclaim, NCIP, and penalties, ensuring timely crop insurance payouts and leveraging technology for farmer welfare.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Disaster and Disaster Management

25 Jul, 2026

CLIMATE RISK AND CROP INSURANCE

Government overhauls PMFBY with Digiclaim, NCIP, and penalties, ensuring timely crop insurance payouts and leveraging technology for farmer welfare.

25 Jul, 2026

Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Fertiliser subsidy spent by Centre in FY 2026-27 till July 13, Pg10

Centre spends ₹70,709 crore on fertiliser subsidy by July 13, 2026, 39.9% of total, assuring sufficient funds and higher NBS.

Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

22 Jul, 2026

Fertiliser subsidy spent by Centre in FY 2026-27 till July 13, Pg10

Centre spends ₹70,709 crore on fertiliser subsidy by July 13, 2026, 39.9% of total, assuring sufficient funds and higher NBS.

22 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

India's biogas mission faces hurdles, with only 132 of 5,000 plants completed, risking energy security and 'corn mania' amid West Asia tensions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jul, 2026

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

India's biogas mission faces hurdles, with only 132 of 5,000 plants completed, risking energy security and 'corn mania' amid West Asia tensions.

14 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Insular incentive, Pg8

India's E20 petrol policy faces scrutiny over high costs, water-intensive sugarcane reliance, and consumer burden, despite farmer compensation claims.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Jul, 2026

Insular incentive, Pg8

India's E20 petrol policy faces scrutiny over high costs, water-intensive sugarcane reliance, and consumer burden, despite farmer compensation claims.

13 Jul, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Disaster and Disaster Management

Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10

IMD warns of below-normal July rainfall, intensifying El Niño fears; economists predict 65 basis points GDP cut, soaring food inflation, and rural income collapse.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Disaster and Disaster Management

7 Jul, 2026

Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10

IMD warns of below-normal July rainfall, intensifying El Niño fears; economists predict 65 basis points GDP cut, soaring food inflation, and rural income collapse.

7 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Ethanol crucial for India; fastest, cheapest way to decarbonise road mobility', Pg15

Toyota executive champions ethanol as India's fastest, cheapest decarbonization path, urging robust policy for hybrids and flex-fuel vehicles amidst E20 blend success.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

6 Jul, 2026

'Ethanol crucial for India; fastest, cheapest way to decarbonise road mobility', Pg15

Toyota executive champions ethanol as India's fastest, cheapest decarbonization path, urging robust policy for hybrids and flex-fuel vehicles amidst E20 blend success.

6 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

El Niño, Iran sharpen food prices challenge, Pg12

Intensifying El Niño and monsoon deficit threaten India's food prices, risking protracted inflation and impacting kharif-rabi crops, demanding proactive government action.

Inclusive Growth Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

6 Jul, 2026

El Niño, Iran sharpen food prices challenge, Pg12

Intensifying El Niño and monsoon deficit threaten India's food prices, risking protracted inflation and impacting kharif-rabi crops, demanding proactive government action.

6 Jul, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Direct-seeded rice gains traction among farmers amid El Nino shadow on monsoon, Pg3

Direct-seeded rice gains traction amid El Nino, but India's rice policies, driven by MSP and subsidies, fuel environmental crisis and fiscal burden, demanding urgent reforms.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Jul, 2026

Direct-seeded rice gains traction among farmers amid El Nino shadow on monsoon, Pg3

Direct-seeded rice gains traction amid El Nino, but India's rice policies, driven by MSP and subsidies, fuel environmental crisis and fiscal burden, demanding urgent reforms.

6 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India navigated West Asia crisis efficiently, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi hails India's crisis management, preventing fuel rationing and price surges for LPG, fertilizers amidst West Asia conflict.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

5 Jul, 2026

India navigated West Asia crisis efficiently, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi hails India's crisis management, preventing fuel rationing and price surges for LPG, fertilizers amidst West Asia conflict.

5 Jul, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Drying India faces severe water crisis with 11 river basins stressed; experts urge climate-proofing, water reuse, micro-irrigation, and data for urgent water security.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

4 Jul, 2026

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Drying India faces severe water crisis with 11 river basins stressed; experts urge climate-proofing, water reuse, micro-irrigation, and data for urgent water security.

4 Jul, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20

Finance Ministry flags India's severe water vulnerability, urges top-priority policy for water buffers amid weak monsoon, kharif sowing concerns, and calls for agricultural pricing reforms.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

1 Jul, 2026

Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20

Finance Ministry flags India's severe water vulnerability, urges top-priority policy for water buffers amid weak monsoon, kharif sowing concerns, and calls for agricultural pricing reforms.

1 Jul, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Goldman Sachs hikes India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%, Pg17

Goldman Sachs boosts India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.5%, citing falling crude oil prices and easing fiscal pressures.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

27 Jun, 2026

Goldman Sachs hikes India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%, Pg17

Goldman Sachs boosts India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.5%, citing falling crude oil prices and easing fiscal pressures.

27 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Razor’s edge, Pg8

El Niño-driven monsoon deficit threatens India's kharif crops, sparking food inflation fears and demanding urgent water-centric agricultural reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

25 Jun, 2026

Razor’s edge, Pg8

El Niño-driven monsoon deficit threatens India's kharif crops, sparking food inflation fears and demanding urgent water-centric agricultural reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.

25 Jun, 2026

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9

Home Minister Amit Shah unveils NAFED's 1% profit for farmer children's education, mandates direct procurement of pulses and oilseeds to eliminate middlemen.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

24 Jun, 2026

Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9

Home Minister Amit Shah unveils NAFED's 1% profit for farmer children's education, mandates direct procurement of pulses and oilseeds to eliminate middlemen.

24 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India, US start trade talks, Pg3

India, US intensify trade talks to finalize deal, navigating US tariff threats and India's market access concerns before July 24 deadline.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

24 Jun, 2026

India, US start trade talks, Pg3

India, US intensify trade talks to finalize deal, navigating US tariff threats and India's market access concerns before July 24 deadline.

24 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Goyal-Greer talks start today, trade surplus with US down over 40%, Pg1

Piyush Goyal and Jamieson Greer commence crucial India-US trade talks amid 40% surplus decline, sparking farmer fears over agricultural imports.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

23 Jun, 2026

Goyal-Greer talks start today, trade surplus with US down over 40%, Pg1

Piyush Goyal and Jamieson Greer commence crucial India-US trade talks amid 40% surplus decline, sparking farmer fears over agricultural imports.

23 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10

Monsoon deficit and intensifying El Niño threaten India's food security, raising fears of future food inflation and demanding urgent government action.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

23 Jun, 2026

As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10

Monsoon deficit and intensifying El Niño threaten India's food security, raising fears of future food inflation and demanding urgent government action.

23 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Road to energy security passes through our farms, Pg10

Agri-PV offers a dual solution, potentially boosting farmer incomes tenfold and halving India's massive Rs 2.35 lakh crore agricultural power subsidy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

22 Jun, 2026

Road to energy security passes through our farms, Pg10

Agri-PV offers a dual solution, potentially boosting farmer incomes tenfold and halving India's massive Rs 2.35 lakh crore agricultural power subsidy.

22 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

El Niño's return and West Asia conflict threaten India's food security, potentially driving up inflation despite current global stability.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

18 Jun, 2026

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

El Niño's return and West Asia conflict threaten India's food security, potentially driving up inflation despite current global stability.

18 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's push beyond E20 fuel: Reasons, and pitfalls, Pg14

India exempts higher ethanol blends from excise duty, pushing beyond E20, but sparking concerns among consumers and automakers over engine damage and costs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Jun, 2026

India's push beyond E20 fuel: Reasons, and pitfalls, Pg14

India exempts higher ethanol blends from excise duty, pushing beyond E20, but sparking concerns among consumers and automakers over engine damage and costs.

15 Jun, 2026

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

CLIMATE RISK AND CROP INSURANCE

CLIMATE RISK AND CROP INSURANCE

Fertiliser subsidy spent by Centre in FY 2026-27 till July 13, Pg10

Fertiliser subsidy spent by Centre in FY 2026-27 till July 13, Pg10

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

​Insular incentive, Pg8

​Insular incentive, Pg8

Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10

Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10

'Ethanol crucial for India; fastest, cheapest way to decarbonise road mobility', Pg15

'Ethanol crucial for India; fastest, cheapest way to decarbonise road mobility', Pg15

El Niño, Iran sharpen food prices challenge, Pg12

El Niño, Iran sharpen food prices challenge, Pg12

Direct-seeded rice gains traction among farmers amid El Nino shadow on monsoon, Pg3

Direct-seeded rice gains traction among farmers amid El Nino shadow on monsoon, Pg3

India navigated West Asia crisis efficiently, says Modi, Pg1

India navigated West Asia crisis efficiently, says Modi, Pg1

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20

Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20

Goldman Sachs hikes India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%, Pg17

Goldman Sachs hikes India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%, Pg17

Razor’s edge, Pg8

Razor’s edge, Pg8

Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9

Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9

India, US start trade talks, Pg3

India, US start trade talks, Pg3

Goyal-Greer talks start today, trade surplus with US down over 40%, Pg1

Goyal-Greer talks start today, trade surplus with US down over 40%, Pg1

As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10

As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10

Road to energy security passes through our farms, Pg10

Road to energy security passes through our farms, Pg10

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

India's push beyond E20 fuel: Reasons, and pitfalls, Pg14

India's push beyond E20 fuel: Reasons, and pitfalls, Pg14

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