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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Monitoring of Pesticide Residues in Food

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Introduction The call by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare for a nationwide strategy to monitor pesticide residues in food is of immense significance in the context of public health and food safety in India. Contamination …

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Women Empowerment Through Organic Farming

Anecdote: In West Bengal’s Jhargram district, women like Panchabati Baske have not only embraced organic farming but also defied entrenched patriarchal norms. By cultivating indigenous varieties of paddy through the Aamon farmer producer company, these women have gained economic independence, social recognition, and the confidence to challenge societal stereotypes. From riding bicycles to attending rural …

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Certification of Indian organic products

Facts for Prelims (FFP)  Source:  HBL  Context: A European Union (EU) audit has found “many weaknesses” in the certification of Indian organic products for exports to the EU.   Issues highlighted: Farmers of various organic producer groups (PGs) lacked knowledge of organic farming. Infringement of NPOP norms, inadequate supervision and implementation of controls.   Regulator …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 21 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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Despite its advantages, the potential of organic farming in scalability and profitability can be realised only after overcoming the limitations posed it. Examine.

Topic: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, 3. Despite its advantages, the potential of organic farming in scalability and profitability can be realised only after overcoming the limitations posed it. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to Earth Why the question: India’s wheat exports surpassed $872 million (2021-22) and rice …

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Land, water resources are at breaking point: Report

GS Paper 3: Topics covered: Environment and Agriculture Context: As per the recently released, ‘The State of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture (released by FAO)’, water and land resources are being pushed to limits due to human actions. More on the news: Highlights of the report: Sources of fodder (grassland …

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Organic methods can increase farm productivity and repair decades of environmental damage leading to improved food security. Comment. (250 words)

Topic: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. 6. Organic methods can increase farm productivity and repair decades of environmental damage leading to improved food security. Comment. …

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