Current Affair Category: Agriculture

Why in News ? The Union Cabinet  has recently approved the “Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (MCADWM)” sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). This initiative reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to improving water management and supporting farmers, especially those with small landholdings, amid challenges like water scarcity and climate […]

Why in news?  The Papua Ye’ite Tribe of Indonesia  was recently in news after the government’s plan of converting forests into a agricultural land.  As tribe will be  hugely affected by this move.    About Papua Ye’ite Tribe: The Papua Ye’ite tribe is an Indigenous group residing in the Merauke district of Papua province, Indonesia, […]

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) is a government organization established under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Act, 1976. It oversees the planning, development, and management of industrial and urban areas along the Yamuna Expressway. Key Features and Objectives: Primary Focus: Developing industrial hubs, commercial spaces, residential areas, and infrastructural facilities along the Yamuna […]

 Why in News ?   The news about World Water Day 2025, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for collective action in water conservation and the Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025 campaign, is significant due to its focus on addressing India’s escalating water crisis through community-driven […]

Why in News? The Centre announced the upgradation of the e-NAM platform to e-NAM 2.0 to address logistical hurdles faced in inter-state and inter-mandi trade of agricultural commodities. Key highlights of the announcement by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Main Features of e-NAM 2.0: Bank Account Validation: Enhancing transparency and security in payments. eKYC […]

Why in News? The government is set to launch “Pashu Aushadhi” stores across India to provide affordable generic veterinary medicines for people involved in animal husbandry and dairying. This initiative is part of the revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP), which has a budget of ₹3,880 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26. Key Points: […]

Why in News? The NAKSHA Scheme (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) has gained attention as the Central government launched its pilot phase across 152 urban local bodies in 26 states. The scheme aims to modernize urban land records, providing comprehensive geospatial data for effective governance and urban planning. What is NAKSHA? A […]

Why in News? Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will inaugurate the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) in 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 26 States and 3 Union Territories on February 21, 2025, at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. This event will feature drone […]

Why in News?The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) recently celebrated its 9th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of empowering Indian farmers through comprehensive crop insurance. About PMFBY- Launch: Initiated in 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Coverage: The scheme includes all farmers, such as sharecroppers and tenant farmers, cultivating notified crops […]

Why in News? The establishment of a Makhana Board in Bihar was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This initiative is aimed at promoting the production, processing, and export of makhana (fox nuts), a key agricultural product of Bihar, especially in the Mithila region. The creation of the Makhana Board […]