What are Pashmina Shawls
Context: Recently, Custom officials complained about the presence of ‘Shahtoosh’ guard hair in Pashmina shawl, which is obtained from endangered Tibetan antelopes in many of their export consignments. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Agriculture and Allied sectors, GS-III: Intellectual Property Rights Dimensions of the Article: What are Pashmina Shawls and what is the history behind them? MSP […]
National Fisheries Development Board
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? National Fisheries Development Board awarded “India Agribusiness Awards 2022” About National Fisheries Development Board Mission: Holistic development of the fisheries sector through enhancement of fish production and productivity; to supplement nutritious protein for the growing population; to accelerate the overall economy of the country, besides improving health, economy, exports, […]
Farmer Producer Organizations Centered On Fodder
Context The Government of India recently designated the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) as the implementing agency for the establishment of 100 fodder-centric Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in 2022-23. Relevance GS Paper 3: transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers Mains Paper What exactly are Farmer […]
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
Focus: GS-III: Agriculture Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet approved Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers for Rabi season 2022-23 from 1st October, 2022 to 31st March, 2023. About Nutrient-Based Subsidy Regime Issues Related to NBS
What is Glyphosate?
Context: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has restricted the use of glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, citing health hazards for humans and animals. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: What is Glyphosate? Recent ban: Health impacts of glyphosate: -Source: Indian Express
About Kalanamak Rice
Context: Kalanamak, a traditional variety of paddy is all set to get a new look and name. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Kalanamak Rice Health Benefits of Kalanamak Rice: Kalanamak Rice The people of Sravasti are said to have received Kalanamak rice, a paddy with a black husk and a potent smell, […]
Minimum Support Price (MSP)
Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agriculture Pricing), GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes) Dimensions of the Article: What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)? Why is there a […]
What is Purple Revolution (Under Aroma Mission)?
Focus: Prelims, GS-III: Agriculture (Technological advancements related to Agriculture) Why in News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Science and Technology said that the ‘Purple Revolution’ originating from Jammu & Kashmir offers attractive StartUp avenues and those who have entered the lavender sector are making a fortune out of it ,but what is […]
About White Fly
Context: Recently, there has been a rise in the number of white fly attacks on cotton in various states like Punjab and Rajasthan. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: About White Fly How does it spread? What are the challenges? About White Fly By eating on the underside of the leaf and dispersing […]
National Technical Textiles Mission
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The Ministry of Textiles recently cleared 23 strategic research projects worth around Rs 60 crores in Specialty fibres, Sustainable Textiles, Geotextiles, Mobiltech and Sports textiles under the National Technical Textiles Mission. About Technical Textiles The Technical Textiles are defined as Textile material and products manufactured primarily for their Technical […]