E-technology refers to the Internet and related information technologies. “Digital Agriculture”, a recently coined catchphrase, seems a misnomer – it actually refers to the use of digital technologies in managing the business of agriculture. ‘Digital Technologies in Agriculture’ is probably the more accurate narrative. There are three basic pillars for the digital empowerment of farmers…
Draft National Policy on Food Processing 2019: It aims to increase investment in the sector by six-fold by 2035. Promotion of cluster approach: strengthening and creation of integrated supply chain infrastructure to minimize wastages; Incentivize expansion and up-gradation of technology for processing and preservation, particularly for perishables; Increased institutional credit at an affordable cost for investment…
Food processing is the transformation of agricultural products into food, or of one form of food into other forms. Primary Secondary Tertiary Aimed at making food edible Turns ingredients into different forms with low-value addition. High-value addition can create a variety of food. Although such food is criticised for having too much sugar and salt…
Constitutional Provisions on Agriculture List II: Entry 14: Agriculture; [Thus markets are administered by the States]. Entry 26: (Trade and Commerce) and 27 (Production supply and distribution goods and services); Both subject to entry 33 of the concurrent list. List III: Entry 33 of List III: Trade and commerce in, and the production, supply and…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context The article discusses how government policies, especially the Minimum Support Price system, unintentionally promote stubble burning in India, worsening air pollution. Introduction to Stubble Burning and Pollution Stubble burning in India contributes significantly to air pollution, particularly in the…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context A study examined how land-holding farmers engaging in non-farming activities can improve labour use efficiency on their farms. Study Focus It focused on farmers from Odisha, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh using data from…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 14) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The Karnataka caste survey, presented to the state Cabinet on April 11, estimates the OBC population at 69.6%, a 38% increase over earlier figures. The report recommends raising the OBC reservation from 32% to 51%, aligning quotas with the…
1. Celebrations of the 135th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2121544 ) Topic: GS1 – History – Personalities Context The 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is being observed, honoring his contributions to social justice and the Indian Constitution. Early Life Born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, Dr….
Q1) Discuss the role of economic corridors in fostering regional economic integration and development. How do projects like the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) align with India’s broader economic growth strategies? (15 marks, 250 words) ANSWER Economic corridors are integrated infrastructure networks that connect production centers, consumption zones, and export hubs. They enhance regional development, promote…
