India’s Fight Against Food Waste: Strategies, Challenges, and the Path Forward
30 September 2024 | The Study UPSCThis essay critically examines the article “Food That Doesn’t Feed” by Ashok Gulati and Raya Das, published in The Indian...
Agriculture
Geography
Precision Farming
18 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Central government is considering allocating ₹6,000 crore to promote precision farming. More on News The Union Ministry...
Editorials
Challenges and Prospects of Precision Farming in India
17 September 2024 | The Study UPSCInspired by Harikishan Sharma’s “E. Explained” article in The Indian Express (September 17, 2024) titled “Centre to Invest Rs 6,000...
Current Affairs
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
11 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A comprehensive global research review, co-authored by University of Minnesota professors and over 20 international experts, has been published...
Current Affairs
Transitioning from Paddy to Sustainable Crops
03 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Centre and the Punjab government deserve praise for launching a new initiative aimed at diversifying agriculture and assisting...
Current Affairs
Drone Application in Agriculture
02 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Farmers in Punjab have begun using drones to spray pesticides on crops like maize and moong. Under the...
Economy
Adaptive Agriculture: Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Organic Practices
24 August 2024 | The Study UPSCIntroduction: Climate change has made agriculture in India increasingly uncertain and risky. A comprehensive approach is necessary to make crops...
Current Affairs
Grain ATM
13 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Odisha have launched India’s first 24/7 grain dispensing machine, named...
Current Affairs
Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
13 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Union Cabinet recently approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) to increase the yield and productivity of horticulture crops...
Current Affairs
New Irrigation Canal in Water-Starved Punjab
08 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Nearly seven decades after the construction of key irrigation canals like the Bhakra Main Line (BML), Sirhind Feeder, and...