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

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

Make way for the 'Queen': Tripura eyes global status for state fruit, Pg9

Tripura's GI-tagged Queen Pineapple aims for global markets with a Rs 236 crore mission, boosting exports and rural economy.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

15 Jun, 2026

Make way for the 'Queen': Tripura eyes global status for state fruit, Pg9

Tripura's GI-tagged Queen Pineapple aims for global markets with a Rs 236 crore mission, boosting exports and rural economy.

15 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

West Asia tensions slash India's Basmati rice exports by 25% to $838 million, impacting Gulf markets and prompting diversification to new destinations.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

15 Jun, 2026

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

West Asia tensions slash India's Basmati rice exports by 25% to $838 million, impacting Gulf markets and prompting diversification to new destinations.

15 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2

India rolls out IMI-resistant mustard hybrids by 2026 to combat Orobanche weed, targeting ₹1.6 lakh crore edible oil deficit, with experts urging diverse farming strategies.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

9 Jun, 2026

New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2

India rolls out IMI-resistant mustard hybrids by 2026 to combat Orobanche weed, targeting ₹1.6 lakh crore edible oil deficit, with experts urging diverse farming strategies.

9 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Mango big money spinner for country, Pg9

Mango exports projected to hit Rs 10 crore this year, with India producing 80% of world's output, despite northern crop damage.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

8 Jun, 2026

Mango big money spinner for country, Pg9

Mango exports projected to hit Rs 10 crore this year, with India producing 80% of world's output, despite northern crop damage.

8 Jun, 2026

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

Missed call, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon and El Niño threaten India's farm economy amidst input crisis, demanding urgent government preparedness for drought.

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

8 Jun, 2026

Missed call, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon and El Niño threaten India's farm economy amidst input crisis, demanding urgent government preparedness for drought.

8 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Testing times, Pg8

India's GDP growth hits 7.7%, but slowing agriculture and global crises raise concerns for future economic resilience.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

8 Jun, 2026

Testing times, Pg8

India's GDP growth hits 7.7%, but slowing agriculture and global crises raise concerns for future economic resilience.

8 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy failures, including seed price controls, crippled India's cotton productivity and biotech innovation, jeopardizing the new Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission's 2031 targets.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

8 Jun, 2026

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy failures, including seed price controls, crippled India's cotton productivity and biotech innovation, jeopardizing the new Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission's 2031 targets.

8 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

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

El Niño-induced monsoon and fertilizer shortfalls threaten Indian agriculture; government must seize opportunity to boost millets, pulses, oilseeds with MSP.

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

8 Jun, 2026

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

El Niño-induced monsoon and fertilizer shortfalls threaten Indian agriculture; government must seize opportunity to boost millets, pulses, oilseeds with MSP.

8 Jun, 2026

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

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Southwest Monsoon finally hits Kerala three days late, sparking El Nino fears and potential strain on India's rain-fed kharif agriculture.

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

5 Jun, 2026

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Southwest Monsoon finally hits Kerala three days late, sparking El Nino fears and potential strain on India's rain-fed kharif agriculture.

5 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

5 Jun, 2026

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

5 Jun, 2026

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Union Agriculture Ministry mobilizes FPOs to promote millets and mulching, combating weak monsoon and El Nino-induced drought risks across Monsoon Core Zone.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers

4 Jun, 2026

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Union Agriculture Ministry mobilizes FPOs to promote millets and mulching, combating weak monsoon and El Nino-induced drought risks across Monsoon Core Zone.

4 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Agriculture Ministry prepares for El Nino impact with crop advisories as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon, potentially affecting agricultural output.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

29 May, 2026

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Agriculture Ministry prepares for El Nino impact with crop advisories as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon, potentially affecting agricultural output.

29 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

India-Australia FTA negotiations face hurdles over agricultural market access; both nations seek balanced trade and investment opportunities.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

26 May, 2026

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

India-Australia FTA negotiations face hurdles over agricultural market access; both nations seek balanced trade and investment opportunities.

26 May, 2026

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

Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India, Pg7

India grapples with fertilizer overuse, pollution, and import dependence, necessitating efficiency improvements and policy coordination for sustainable agriculture and food security.

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

19 May, 2026

Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India, Pg7

India grapples with fertilizer overuse, pollution, and import dependence, necessitating efficiency improvements and policy coordination for sustainable agriculture and food security.

19 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

West Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10

West Asia crisis exposes India's fertiliser import dependence, pushing for subsidy reforms and balanced nutrient use for sustainable agriculture.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

13 May, 2026

West Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10

West Asia crisis exposes India's fertiliser import dependence, pushing for subsidy reforms and balanced nutrient use for sustainable agriculture.

13 May, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

Renewable energy curtailment threatens India's clean energy transition; grid modernization and diversified clean energy development are crucial for RE evacuation.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 May, 2026

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

Renewable energy curtailment threatens India's clean energy transition; grid modernization and diversified clean energy development are crucial for RE evacuation.

12 May, 2026

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

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

India eyes E85, E100 fuel adoption amidst energy crisis, offering cheaper, greener alternative to petrol by 2026.

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

4 May, 2026

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

India eyes E85, E100 fuel adoption amidst energy crisis, offering cheaper, greener alternative to petrol by 2026.

4 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's B50 biofuel push threatens India's cooking oil supply, potentially raising prices and impacting food inflation amid geopolitical tensions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Apr, 2026

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's B50 biofuel push threatens India's cooking oil supply, potentially raising prices and impacting food inflation amid geopolitical tensions.

29 Apr, 2026

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

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Fossil fuel dependence in Indian agriculture threatens food security amidst global supply disruptions and rising input costs post Green Revolution.

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

28 Apr, 2026

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Fossil fuel dependence in Indian agriculture threatens food security amidst global supply disruptions and rising input costs post Green Revolution.

28 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Apr, 2026

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

26 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Make way for the 'Queen': Tripura eyes global status for state fruit, Pg9

Make way for the 'Queen': Tripura eyes global status for state fruit, Pg9

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2

New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2

Mango big money spinner for country, Pg9

Mango big money spinner for country, Pg9

​Missed call, Pg8

​Missed call, Pg8

​Testing times, Pg8

​Testing times, Pg8

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India, Pg7

Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India, Pg7

West Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10

West Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

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