Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Current Affairs for UPSC

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

On ethanol, make haste slowly, Pg12

Centre halts rapid ethanol blending beyond 20% in petrol, addressing motorist concerns over mileage and engine damage, urging a calibrated biofuel roadmap.

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

8 Jul, 2026

On ethanol, make haste slowly, Pg12

Centre halts rapid ethanol blending beyond 20% in petrol, addressing motorist concerns over mileage and engine damage, urging a calibrated biofuel roadmap.

8 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

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

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

4 Jul, 2026

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.

4 Jul, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jul, 2026

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.

2 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

1 Jul, 2026

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

1 Jul, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Weak rains hit reservoir storage levels, Pg21

India's monsoon weakens, pushing reservoir storage to a critical 26% capacity, raising fears for agriculture and food inflation.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

30 Jun, 2026

Weak rains hit reservoir storage levels, Pg21

India's monsoon weakens, pushing reservoir storage to a critical 26% capacity, raising fears for agriculture and food inflation.

30 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

29 Jun, 2026

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

29 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Biotechnology

This hardy coffee hybrid may be your morning cup of the future, Pg10

Genomic evidence confirms climate-resilient Coffea x libex hybrid, promising higher yields and efficient processing for future global coffee production.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Biotechnology

28 Jun, 2026

This hardy coffee hybrid may be your morning cup of the future, Pg10

Genomic evidence confirms climate-resilient Coffea x libex hybrid, promising higher yields and efficient processing for future global coffee production.

28 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

26 Jun, 2026

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

26 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Pesticides imperil India's ₹2.6 lakh crore mango industry as vital insect pollinators face severe threats, new study reveals.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Jun, 2026

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Pesticides imperil India's ₹2.6 lakh crore mango industry as vital insect pollinators face severe threats, new study reveals.

25 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

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

India's monsoon faces 40% June deficit, MJO blamed over El Niño, testing national resilience and economic stability.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

25 Jun, 2026

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

India's monsoon faces 40% June deficit, MJO blamed over El Niño, testing national resilience and economic stability.

25 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

Agriculture Minister warns 111 districts face severe crop damage as 43% monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, imperils critical Kharif sowing.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Jun, 2026

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

Agriculture Minister warns 111 districts face severe crop damage as 43% monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, imperils critical Kharif sowing.

24 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing

For farmers, bajra crop of choice: Short maturity, low water, fertiliser need, Pg3

Farmers increasingly choose bajra for short maturity, low water, and fertilizer needs, ensuring profitability amidst El Niño-influenced deficient monsoons.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing

24 Jun, 2026

For farmers, bajra crop of choice: Short maturity, low water, fertiliser need, Pg3

Farmers increasingly choose bajra for short maturity, low water, and fertilizer needs, ensuring profitability amidst El Niño-influenced deficient monsoons.

24 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

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation