Tag: Crop Residue Management

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What is biochar? Explain its significance for improving soil health and agricultural sustainability.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q5.  What is biochar? Explain its significance for improving soil health and agricultural sustainability. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Crop residue burning, declining soil health and the need for climate-resilient agriculture have renewed attention on biochar as a sustainable solution for …

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Identify the key reasons behind persistence of stubble-burning despite repeated interventions. How can technology-driven solutions address them?

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. Identify the key reasons behind persistence of stubble-burning despite repeated interventions. How can technology-driven solutions address them? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Supreme Court–Centre debate on stubble-burning and recurring winter pollution in North India makes it a …

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Governmentality and Stubble Burning

Syllabus: Ecology Source:  TH Context: A 2025 study by IIM Amritsar links stubble burning in Punjab to governmentality and market failures. The research highlights how state policies, like MSP, inadvertently promote unsustainable farming practices. What is Governmentality? Michel Foucault’s concept of governmentality refers to how states influence citizens’ self-regulation rather than using direct coercion. Types of Governmentalities in Agriculture: …

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