GS Paper III · Agriculture
Livestock & Fisheries 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: This area matters because it drives rural diversification and income growth, with questions typically focusing on institutional credit, animal healthcare, and value addition.
In the news
October 2026
08 Oct 2026Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Fishers Seek Forest Rights Act-Style ProtectionTraditional fishers from coastal Andhra Pradesh have demanded a specialized legislation modeled after the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. At a consultation workshop in...
September 2026
28 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Leverages Inland Waterbodies for Fisheries and Rural LivelihoodsUttar Pradesh has leased out more than 80,000 hectares of Gram Sabha ponds and 2,205 km of river stretches to boost rural aquaculture and livelihood opportunities. The initiative has contributed to more than doubling the State's fish...
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...
12 Sep 2026
Malabari Goat Study Links Livestock Genetics to Ancient Maritime Spice RouteResearchers at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University decoded the complete mitochondrial genome of the Malabari goat. The molecular evidence suggests that ancient goat migrations along the historic Indian Ocean Spice Route...
July 2026
17 Jul 2026
High-seas fishing hurdles for Kerala fishersThe Union government is issuing Letters of Authorisation (LoA) for Indian fishermen to operate in international waters, but domestic fishers face major infrastructure gaps. High costs of modernising deep-sea vessels, lack of skilled...
09 Jul 2026
Seafood Exports Thrive Amid US Forced Labor Tariff ProbeIndia's seafood exports have achieved an all-time high despite major challenges arising from US tariff investigations. Under Section 301 of its Trade Act, the US Trade Representative launched investigations into concerns regarding...
Practise Livestock & Fisheries
10 of our latest questions on this topic.
Question 1 of 10
With reference to India's fisheries sector, which of the following statements is correct?
Previous years' questions
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