GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agriculture/ Cropping Pattern Source: IE, BS Context: India is poised to become the world’s largest producer of lentils (masoor) in the 2023-24 crop year due to increased acreage. Recent facts: India’s pulse imports have significantly decreased from about 6 million tonnes in 2016-17 to about 2 million tonnes …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Indian government has begun monitoring the stock levels of pulses in the country amidst concerns of a possible decrease in yield due to heavy rain and hailstorms in late March and early April. The total production of pulses in 2021-22 was 27.3 million tonnes and this year’s …
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. Pulses play an important role in sustaining crop systems and maintaining the nutritional security of population in India. …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment 5. What is the purpose of setting up of National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) and why is it termed as Bad Bank? Discuss the factors that are essential for effective functioning of Asset Reconstruction Company. (250 words) Difficulty level: …
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. 5. Pulses are important in the diets of people for nutritional benefits and in sustaining agriculture production systems. India …
