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“The Water–Food Nexus framework signifies a transition from uniform policy prescriptions to context-sensitive resource governance.” Examine its conceptual underpinnings and its relevance for India as a water-stressed food exporter. Also discuss the key challenges in its effective implementation.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, Q5. “The Water–Food Nexus framework signifies a transition from uniform policy prescriptions to context-sensitive resource governance.” Examine its conceptual underpinnings and its relevance for India as a water-stressed food exporter. Also discuss the key challenges in its effective implementation. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium …

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“Food security programmes in India ensure availability but not necessarily nutritional security”. Analyse the limitations of existing schemes. Suggest measures to address nutritional deficiencies.

Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger Q4. “Food security programmes in India ensure availability but not necessarily nutritional security”. Analyse the limitations of existing schemes. Suggest measures to address nutritional deficiencies. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Rising concerns over malnutrition despite expanded food security coverage and policy shift towards …

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“Climate volatility is now a greater threat to food security than average rainfall decline.” Discuss in the context of rabi crops. Suggest suitable measures to reduce rabi crop vulnerability.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Q5. “Climate volatility is now a greater threat to food security than average rainfall decline.” Discuss in the context of rabi crops. Suggest suitable measures to reduce rabi crop vulnerability. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recent unseasonal temperature spikes …

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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS)

Source:  PIB Subject:  Government Scheme Context: The Union Home Minister launched India’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. About Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS): What it is? The CBDC-based PDS is a digitally enabled ration distribution system that integrates Central Bank Digital Currency into …

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Government Boosts Fertilizer Security

Context: India has achieved an all-time high fertilizer production of 524.62 lakh tonnes in 2025, meeting nearly 73% of its total fertilizer demand through domestic supply. About Government Boosts Fertilizer Security: What it is? Fertilizer security refers to ensuring the timely, affordable, and uninterrupted availability of fertilizers such as Urea, DAP, NPKs and SSP to …

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India becomes world’s largest rice producer

Source:  ET Subject:  Economy Context: Union Agriculture Minister said India has become the world’s largest rice producer, with output at 150.18 million tonnes, overtaking China at 145.28 million tonnes. About India becomes world’s largest rice producer: What it is? India has overtaken China to become the No. 1 rice-producing country globally, as per the minister’s …

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India needs Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA)

Source:  TH Subject:  Agriculture Context: India is accelerating efforts to scale Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA) as climate change intensifies risks to food security, rainfed farming, and farm incomes. About India needs Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA): What is Climate-Resilient Agriculture? Climate-Resilient Agriculture refers to farming systems that sustainably increase productivity, enhance adaptation to climate variability, reduce greenhouse gas …

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Examine the implications of subsidy-box negotiations at the WTO for India’s agriculture. Analyse how India can reconcile food-security needs with multilateral commitments.

Topic: WTO related issues Q6. Examine the implications of subsidy-box negotiations at the WTO for India’s agriculture. Analyse how India can reconcile food-security needs with multilateral commitments. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question WTO negotiations on subsidy boxes have intensified recently, raising concerns about India’s MSP, input subsidies and food-security operations …

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FAO released The State of Food and Agriculture 2025 report

Syllabus: Forest and Environment Source:  FAO Context: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released The State of Food and Agriculture 2025 report titled “Addressing Land Degradation Across Landholding Scales,” highlighting how human-induced land degradation undermines global food production. About FAO released The State of Food and Agriculture 2025 report: What it is? An annual flagship …

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Examine the major physical and climatic factors behind the recent surge in global wildfires. Evaluate their implications for global food and water security.

Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Q2. Examine the major physical and climatic factors behind the recent surge in global wildfires. Evaluate their implications for global food and water security. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: DTE Why the question: …

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Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

Source:  IE Context: The Government of India has launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31) to boost domestic pulses production, enhance farmer income, and reduce dependence on imports. About Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: What it is? A national initiative to make India self-reliant in pulse production by increasing domestic output, improving productivity, and …

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Explain the key objectives and components of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31). Analyse how it aims to enhance yield, area, and productivity. Evaluate its potential to reduce India’s import dependence.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. Explain the key objectives and components of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31). Analyse how it aims to enhance yield, area, and productivity. Evaluate its potential to reduce India’s import dependence. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: India’s …

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Discuss how rising temperatures across India reflect the changing dynamics of climate variability and its implications for the country’s water and food security.

Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes Q1. Discuss how rising temperatures across India reflect the changing dynamics of climate variability and its implications for the country’s water and food security. (10M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: The …

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“In a water-stressed economy, biofuel expansion without social-cost assessment is policy myopia”. Evaluate this observation. Analyse the competing objectives of food security, farmer income, and emission reduction in India’s ethanol roadmap. Suggest corrective measures.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5. “In a water-stressed economy, biofuel expansion without social-cost assessment is policy myopia”. Evaluate this observation. Analyse the competing objectives of food security, farmer income, and emission reduction in India’s ethanol roadmap. Suggest corrective measures. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: Amid the E20 rollout and concerns over …

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National Pulses Mission

Source:  PIB Context: The Union Cabinet approved the National Pulses Mission (2025–31) with an outlay of ₹11,440 crore to boost pulse production and reduce import dependency. About National Pulses Mission: What it is? A six-year central programme (2025–31) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Designed to achieve Aatmanirbharta in pulses, ensuring food and …

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Equalising Primary Food Consumption in India

Syllabus: Poverty & Hunger/Social Justice Source:  TH Context: The 2024 NSS Household Consumption Survey revealed that nearly 50% of rural India and 20% of urban India cannot afford two thalis a day, despite low poverty levels. Experts propose restructuring PDS to equalise primary food consumption, especially pulses. About Equalising Primary Food Consumption in India: What …

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“Food security is not only about production but also about consumption choices”. Analyse this statement. Examine how dietary shifts can alter land use patterns.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. “Food security is not only about production but also about consumption choices”. Analyse this statement. Examine how dietary shifts can alter land use patterns. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Global studies like the University of Liège (2025) show …

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“Agricultural self-reliance is as much about knowledge systems as it is about productivity”. Analyse how blending traditional wisdom with modern technology can strengthen food security.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. “Agricultural self-reliance is as much about knowledge systems as it is about productivity”. Analyse how blending traditional wisdom with modern technology can strengthen food security. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In the context of India’s agricultural self-reliance where …

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ICAR – Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Source:  NIE Context: The 97th Foundation Day of ICAR was celebrated in New Delhi, where Union Agriculture Minister addressed scientists and farmers. About ICAR – Indian Council of Agricultural Research: What is ICAR? The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous apex body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, responsible for …

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