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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
Continue reading “Land, water resources are at breaking point: Report”
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. …
