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9 July 2026

Monsoon progress and kharif sowing

The topic directly relates to agricultural productivity, food security, and the impact of climate phenomena like El Niño on Indian cropping patterns, which are core themes in the GS3 syllabus.

1 min read Day 10 of 24 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Union Agriculture Ministry is monitoring monsoon progress in the context of El Niño conditions.
  • National rainfall deficit improved from 33% in June to 24% in July.
  • Kharif sowing coverage currently stands at 350.85 lakh hectares.
  • Current kharif sowing acreage is 91.95 lakh hectares lower than the corresponding period of the previous year.

Part of a longer story

This is day 10 of 24 in El Nino impact on India's monsoon, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the impact of monsoon variability on kharif crop sowing patterns in India and discuss the institutional mechanisms available to mitigate agricultural risks during deficient rainfall years. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. With reference to the kharif sowing season in India, consider the following statements: 1. The monsoon rainfall deficit in June was recorded at 33%. 2. Kharif sowing is currently higher than the corresponding period of the previous year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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