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“Climate-resilient agriculture requires resilient insurance architecture”. Explain the importance of crop insurance in strengthening agricultural resilience.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. “Climate-resilient agriculture requires resilient insurance architecture”. Explain the importance of crop insurance in strengthening agricultural resilience. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The increasing frequency of climate-induced agricultural losses and recent debates around technology-driven crop insurance systems like YES-TECH …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Impact of Heatwaves and Fertilizer Shortages on Indian Agriculture

General Studies-3; 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. Introduction Indian agriculture is currently navigating a "twin-crisis" that threatens the nation’s food security and economic stability. On one …

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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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Climate-induced crop losses expose the limits of India’s input-centric agricultural strategy. Assess the implications of large-scale weather-related damage. Suggest a risk-resilient reform package beyond insurance.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q4. Climate-induced crop losses expose the limits of India’s input-centric agricultural strategy. Assess the implications of large-scale weather-related damage. Suggest a risk-resilient reform package beyond insurance. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Because rising climate volatility is making crop failures …

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How do extreme weather events affect agricultural output in India? Examine the effectiveness of existing crop insurance mechanisms. Suggest key policy reforms to strengthen climate-resilience in Indian agriculture.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Q6. How do extreme weather events affect agricultural output in India? Examine the effectiveness of existing crop insurance mechanisms. Suggest key policy reforms to strengthen climate-resilience in Indian agriculture. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recent Parliamentary disclosure that over …

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Misuse of Scheme

Context: In 2024, 4.14 lakh insurance claims were found to be bogus in Maharashtra, revealing misuse of the scheme Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Leakages in Government Schemes: Bogus Claims: Farmers submitted fake claims for non-existent crops or on unauthorized lands, such as temples, government plots, and petrol pumps. E.g. A farmer in Nashik applied …

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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

Source:  DD News  Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) until 2025-26, allocating ₹69,515 crore. About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Launched in: 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Objective: Provide insurance coverage for crop losses caused by natural calamities. Stabilize farmers’ income …

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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) What to study? For Prelims: PMFBY- key features. For Mains: PMFBY performance analysis, …

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