1. The moon king (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context The discovery of 128 new moons orbiting Saturn has significantly increased its satellite count to 274, making it the planet with the most moons in the solar system—far surpassing Jupiter’s…
1. ‘Land-holding farmers doing non-farming activities helps efficiency’ (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 Method of Analysis Key Findings Recommendations and Implications Practice Question: How…
1. History as battlefield — the perils of reversing the past (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS1 – History Context In March 2025, many textbooks were revised to remove or criticize some historical figures while glorifying certain native rulers. Textbook Changes and Public Sentiment This change came alongside…
Seed is the cheapest and basic input for sustained agricultural production. At the time of the release of a variety, a small quantity of seed normally known as nucleus seed is available with the plant breeder. The Commercial quantity of seed is produced after a series of multiplication steps. Starting from a maintenance programme in…
Nutrient Management: 16 nutrients essential for plants. (17 essential – 12.12 Bio , Ni included) Air supplies: C [Macro] Water supplies: H [Macro] Both: O comes from air, but also from water [Mactro] Soil supplies: 6 Macronutrients: N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S Primary Macronutrient: NPK – is used ideally in a ratio of 4:2:1….
Food security: When Food is enough, there is no barrier to access to food & all persons have the capacity to buy food. UN’s Committee on World Food Security: all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their food preferences and dietary needs for…
Buffer stock: a reserve of a commodity that is used to offset price fluctuations and unforeseen emergencies. Generally, Buffer stock is maintained for essential commodities such as food grains, pulses etc. NAFED is now maintaining a buffer stock of Onions, Tomatoes and potatoes under the TOP scheme. Procurement: buffer stock to NAFED, FCI and SFAC…
Importance of Crop Insurance Prevention of Exploitation: in the hands of moneylenders. Coverage of risks: Such small savings have less impact on disposable income but a huge impact in reducing future risks. Reduce vulnerability to poverty: Old-age, a small accident or a disease has the potential to push the whole family into poverty. Social security…
The Government provides a variety of subsidies to the farmers in India. All such subsidies can be classified into: Indirect Subsidies: Those subsidies that are provided through market intervention. These subsidies distort the prices in the market. These can further be divided as: Input subsidies: For example, cheap supply of fertilisers (fertiliser subsidies) Price support…
Basic Definitions Net Area Sown: The physical extent of land on which crops are sown and harvested. It is the total area sown with crops and orchards at least once a year. Net Irrigated Area: The Area irrigated through any source at least once a year for a particular crop. Total/Gross Irrigated area: It is…
