Syllabus: Agriculture Source: TF Context: The article exposes the systemic erosion of India’s farm economy due to corporate capture, predatory commercialization, and decades of neoliberal policies. About Agriculture in the Age of Inequality: Data and Statistics on Agriculture: Farmer Suicides: Over 4,00,000 farmers have died by suicide since 1995; NCRB (2022) reported 11,290 deaths, indicating …
Topic: Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage Q6. Assess the interlinkages between irrigation systems and regional inequality in agricultural productivity. How can modern irrigation planning address these disparities? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Persistent disparities in irrigation coverage and the recent thrust on reforms through schemes like PMKSY …
Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q6. Why is dependence on a few major crops problematic for global agricultural systems? Analyse the role of policy and market forces in driving this trend. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: The FAO’s 2025 report highlights a concerning global …
Syllabus: Agriculture Source: DTE Context: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s indefinite fast entered its 43rd day as the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, has recommended a “legally binding” MSP. What is MSP? Definition: MSP is the price at which the government purchases crops from farmers to ensure they do not incur losses. Established by: Recommended …
