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“Yield gains, rather than land expansion, will drive future agricultural growth”. Examine the significance of this trend for sustainable agriculture. Suggest ways in which India can improve farm productivity without ecological harm.

> **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Q5. “Yield gains, rather than land expansion, will...

“Yield gains, rather than land expansion, will drive future agricultural growth”. Examine the significance of this trend for sustainable agriculture. Suggest ways in which India can improve farm productivity without ecological harm.

> **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Q5. “Yield gains, rather than land expansion, will...

What are the key operational applications of AI in defence? Analyse their impact on battlefield efficiency and troop deployment.

What are the key operational applications of AI in defence? Analyse their impact on battlefield efficiency and troop deployment.

ICAR – Indian Council of Agricultural Research

*Source: NIE* **Context:** The **97th Foundation Day** of ICAR was celebrated in New Delhi, where Union Agriculture Minister addressed scientists and farmers. **About ****ICAR – Indian Council of Agri...

ICAR – Indian Council of Agricultural Research

*Source: NIE* **Context:** The **97th Foundation Day** of ICAR was celebrated in New Delhi, where Union Agriculture Minister addressed scientists and farmers. **About ****ICAR – Indian Council of Agri...

India achieving 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity ahead of its target reflects a fundamental transformation in its energy architecture. Identify the key policy and technological drivers of this shift. Examine the implications for energy security.

> **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy. **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy. **Q5. India achieving 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity ahead of its target reflects a fundamental transformation in its energy...

India achieving 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity ahead of its target reflects a fundamental transformation in its energy architecture. Identify the key policy and technological drivers of this shift. Examine the implications for energy security.

> **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy. **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy. **Q5. India achieving 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity ahead of its target reflects a fundamental transformation in its energy...

How does the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contribute to India’s internal security architecture? Analyse its operational strengths and capacity limitations.

> **Topic: **Security forces and agencies and their mandate **Topic: **Security forces and agencies and their mandate **Q6. How does the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contribute to India’s ...

How does the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contribute to India’s internal security architecture? Analyse its operational strengths and capacity limitations.

> **Topic: **Security forces and agencies and their mandate **Topic: **Security forces and agencies and their mandate **Q6. How does the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contribute to India’s ...

Silicon-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells

*Source: PIB* **Context: **The Union Minister for MNRE, lauded NCPRE’s breakthrough in Silicon-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells with a record 29.8% efficiency, calling it a game-changer for India’s solar...

PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana)

*Source: DD News* **Context: **India celebrates 10 years of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), with over 1.63 crore youth trained under the scheme. **About ****PMKVY**** (****Pradhan Mantri ...

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 July 2025

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 July 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles **InstaLinks : ** Insta Links help ...

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz :16 July 2025

The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to...

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Strengthening Agricultural Research

***General Studies-3; Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buf...

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Strengthening Agricultural Research

***General Studies-3; Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buf...

Machilipatnam

*Source: BL* **Context: **Nearly 48% of construction of the Machilipatnam Greenfield Port in Andhra Pradesh is complete, with operations set to begin by end of 2026. • This revival links back to Machi...

Machilipatnam

*Source: BL* **Context: **Nearly 48% of construction of the Machilipatnam Greenfield Port in Andhra Pradesh is complete, with operations set to begin by end of 2026. • This revival links back to Machi...

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 July 2025

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 July 2025

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 July 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles **InstaLinks : ** Insta Links help ...