GS Paper III · Agriculture
Food Processing Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper III)
From the syllabus: Major crops and cropping patterns, irrigation, storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce; farm subsidies and MSP; PDS, buffer stocks and food security; economics of animal-rearing; food processing; land reforms; e-technology for farmers
Why it matters: Examiners test your understanding of how value addition, supply chain integration, and reducing postharvest losses can significantly boost rural employment and farmers income.
In the news
October 2026
09 Oct 2026Andhra Pradesh
Government to Set Up 19 Moringa Processing Units in Andhra PradeshThe Andhra Pradesh government has announced plans to establish 19 dedicated moringa processing units across the state to boost value addition in agriculture. These units will process moringa leaves and seeds into high-demand export...
06 Oct 2026Andhra Pradesh
Rayalaseema set to receive Global Horticulture HubThe Andhra Pradesh government is planning a Global Horticulture Hub to boost the economy of the Rayalaseema region and secure better prices for farmers. This initiative aims to assist local cultivators by providing advanced post-harvest...
01 Oct 2026
Madanapalle Global Horticulture Hub Launched to Boost Agro-ExportsA ₹1 lakh-crore Global Horticulture Hub project was unveiled at Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, aimed at transforming the Rayalaseema region into a key horticultural cluster. The three-phase initiative is designed to provide comprehensive...
September 2026
25 Sep 2026
FSSAI Proposes Strict Labelling Norms for PaneerThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued draft regulations mandating that only products entirely derived from animal milk can be marketed as 'Paneer'. The proposed amendment prohibits plant-based or...
24 Sep 2026
FSSAI to implement front-of-pack nutrition labellingThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed the Supreme Court that front-of-pack nutrition labelling will be rolled out in a single phase. The food regulator requested a four-month period to issue and finalise the...
20 Sep 2026
CWC Highlights Phytosanitary Gaps and Advocates Integrated Agri-LogisticsThe Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) has flagged serious malpractices in phytosanitary certification that lead to rejection of Indian agricultural shipments abroad. CWC emphasized the need for end-to-end integrated logistics...
Practise Food Processing
2 of our latest questions on this topic.
Question 1 of 2
Which of the following post-harvest technologies is widely recognized for effectively suppressing sprouting and reducing storage losses in onions?
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