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Which one of the following is the correct description of "100 Million Farmers" ?

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Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1.

The "100 Million Farmers" is a multi-stakeholder platform established by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Its primary objective is to accelerate the global transition toward food and water systems that are net-zero, nature-positive, and resilient. The initiative aims to support 100 million farmers by 2030 by incentivizing the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices.

Why Option 1 is correct:

  • It aligns with the WEF’s goals of integrating climate action with food security.
  • It focuses on decarbonization and biodiversity while improving farmer livelihoods.

Why other options are incorrect:

  • Option 2 refers to specific organic animal husbandry networks, not this global WEF initiative.
  • Option 3 describes blockchain-based fertilizer trading platforms (like dltledgers), which is a different technological application.
  • Option 4 describes the general objectives of organizations like SFAC in India, rather than the "100 Million Farmers" global transition model.
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Q. Which one of the following is the correct description of "100 Million Farmers" ? [A] It is a platform for accelerating the transition to…
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Origin: Mixed / unclear origin Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 0/10 · 0/10
Statement 1
Is "100 Million Farmers" a platform for accelerating the transition towards net-zero carbon, nature-positive food and water systems that aims to increase farmer resilience?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.16 Use of Technology in Agriculture > p. 357
Strength: 4/5
“The agriculture industry has radically transformed over the past 50 years. Advances in machinery have expanded the scale, speed, and productivity of farm equipment, leading to more efficient cultivation of more land. Seed, irrigation, and fertilizers also have vastly improved, helping farmers increase yields. Now, agriculture is in the early days of yet another revolution, at the heart of which lie data and connectivity. Artificial intelligence, analytics, connected sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) and other emerging technologies could further increase yields, improve the efficiency of water and other inputs, and build sustainability and resilience across crop cultivation and animal husbandry.”
Why relevant

Describes how data, AI, IoT and connected sensors can increase yields, improve water efficiency, and build sustainability and resilience in agriculture.

How to extend

A student could check whether '100 Million Farmers' promotes such digital/AI/IoT tools to judge if it aligns with accelerating sustainable, resilient transitions.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.12 Agroecology > p. 351
Strength: 4/5
“Worldwide, scientists, grassroots organizations, NGOs, consumers, universities, and public agencies are working with farmers to construct sustainable and nutritious food systems based in agroecology.”
Why relevant

Notes that scientists, NGOs, universities and public agencies are working with farmers worldwide to build sustainable, nutrition-focused food systems based on agroecology.

How to extend

One could look for partnerships or agroecology programs under '100 Million Farmers' to see if it follows this model for nature-positive transitions.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.11 Integrated Farming System (IFS) > p. 350
Strength: 4/5
“Another example is, cattle dung mixed with crop residues and farm waste can be converted into nutrient-rich vermi-compost.• Sustainable soil fertility and productivity through organic waste recycling and is resilient and adaptive to climate variability.• Integrated farming will help in environmental protection through effective recycling of waste from animal activities like piggery, poultry and pigeon rearing and will help in water conservation too.• Integration of allied activities will result in the availability of nutritious food enriched with protein, carbohydrate, fat, minerals and vitamins• Regular stable income through the products like egg, milk, mushroom, vegetables, honey and silkworm cocoons from the linked activities in integrated farming• A judicious mix of agricultural enterprises like dairy, poultry, piggery, fishery, sericulture etc. suited to the given agro-climatic conditions and socio-economic status of the farmers would bring prosperity in the farming.• IFS approach has multiple objectives of sustainability, food security, farmer security and poverty reduction.”
Why relevant

Explains Integrated Farming System (IFS) principles — recycling waste, conserving water, diversifying enterprises — which increase farmer resilience and sustainability.

How to extend

A student could investigate whether '100 Million Farmers' promotes IFS-like practices (diversification, waste recycling) as evidence of aiming to increase resilience.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > Present system of agriculture not sustainable > p. 352
Strength: 3/5
“The present system of farming has resulted in the threat to food systems and bio-diversity. As a result of industrial farming, friendly insects are no longer part of the agricultural landscape, water pollution is rampant, depleted soils are commonplace and plunging groundwater tables have become the norm. The opportunity cost incurred from investing only in industrial methods of agriculture is one that has been borne largely by the farming community and the natural systems. There are now unprecedented opportunities to advance agroecology globally as corporate food system has negative impacts on people's health, the environment, and the well-being of family farmers.”
Why relevant

States the present industrial farming system harms biodiversity, water and soils and suggests opportunities to advance agroecology and sustainable approaches.

How to extend

Use this as a baseline to ask if '100 Million Farmers' explicitly addresses these harms (soil, water, biodiversity) in its mission or activities.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Glasgow financial debt for Net Zero (GEANZ) > p. 335
Strength: 3/5
“Glasgow financial dHlnce for Net Zero (GEANZ) • Had committed $13 trillion towards the net-zero transition. • Under the terms of GFANZ (450 firms in 45 countries), signatories must commit to use "science-based guidelines" to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and provide 90% interim goals.”
Why relevant

Describes a finance-focused initiative (GFANZ) where signatories commit to science-based guidelines to reach net-zero carbon by 2050, showing how platforms can frame net-zero goals.

How to extend

A student could check whether '100 Million Farmers' has any net-zero commitments, science-based targets, or links to such finance/commitment frameworks.

Statement 2
Is "100 Million Farmers" an international alliance and network of individuals and farming organisations supporting and strengthening the development of organic animal husbandry?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 10: Locational Factors of Economic Activities > Organic Farming. > p. 22
Strength: 4/5
“It is an agricultural system in which all types of agricultural products are produced organically, including grains, staple food, pulses, oilseeds, dairy, poultry, meat, fbers, cotton, jute, vegetables, horticulture, fowers and processed food products. Organic farming avoids the use of chemical fertilizers, unsecticides, pesticides and weedicite. Organic farming heavily relies on scientifc rotation of crops, cow-dung, animal manure, greenmanure, organic-waste, compost-manure, and biological control of pests and diseases, and repeated ploughing and pulverization of soil. Some of the farmers adopt mixed cropping of the soil exhaustive and soil enriching crops, like millets with pulses, wheat with gram, and cotton with legumes.”
Why relevant

Defines organic farming to include animal products (dairy, poultry, meat) and production practices (manure, biological pest control) relevant to organic animal husbandry.

How to extend

A student could use this definition to check whether a group claiming to support "organic animal husbandry" focuses on these practices and products.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.11 Integrated Farming System (IFS) > p. 350
Strength: 3/5
“Another example is, cattle dung mixed with crop residues and farm waste can be converted into nutrient-rich vermi-compost.• Sustainable soil fertility and productivity through organic waste recycling and is resilient and adaptive to climate variability.• Integrated farming will help in environmental protection through effective recycling of waste from animal activities like piggery, poultry and pigeon rearing and will help in water conservation too.• Integration of allied activities will result in the availability of nutritious food enriched with protein, carbohydrate, fat, minerals and vitamins• Regular stable income through the products like egg, milk, mushroom, vegetables, honey and silkworm cocoons from the linked activities in integrated farming• A judicious mix of agricultural enterprises like dairy, poultry, piggery, fishery, sericulture etc. suited to the given agro-climatic conditions and socio-economic status of the farmers would bring prosperity in the farming.• IFS approach has multiple objectives of sustainability, food security, farmer security and poverty reduction.”
Why relevant

Describes Integrated Farming Systems where animal activities (dairy, poultry, piggery) are integrated and recycled for sustainability, linking animal husbandry with organic practices.

How to extend

One could extend this to ask if the network promotes IFS-style integration as evidence it supports organic animal husbandry.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > National Livestock Mission has four sub-missions as follows: > p. 341
Strength: 3/5
“emergence of new technologies and practices require linkages between stakeholders and this sub-mission will enable a wider outreach to the farmers. All the States, including NER States may avail the benefits of the multiple components and the flexibility of choosing them under National Livestock Mission for a sustainable livestock development. A separate ministry "Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying" has been carved out of "Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare" which emphasizes the focus of government in these areas. Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under "Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying" recently released the 20th Livestock Census report, as per which the livestock population has increased by 4.6% to 54 crores from the previous livestock census and Uttar Pradesh has the highest Livestock population.”
Why relevant

Notes the need for linkages between stakeholders and wider outreach under the National Livestock Mission, illustrating the model of institutional networks for livestock development.

How to extend

Use this example of stakeholder linkages to evaluate whether "100 Million Farmers" functions similarly as a coordinating network (domestic vs international).

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > Poultry Farming in India > p. 98
Strength: 3/5
“Organisations have been entrusted with the responsibility of producing excellent germplasm in the form of day-old chicks and hatching eggs of these varieties like Nierbheek, Hitkari, Vanaraja, Shyama, Cari, Chabro, etc. Besides, these organisations are also playing a crucial role in analysing feed samples. These organisations, besides conducting the activities stated above, also work for scaling-up of diversification of other avian species like Ducks/Turkeys/Guinea fowl/Japanese Quail, and upgrading of Training Unit into International Tropical Avian Management Institutes in which private-public partnership is envisaged. Presently these organisations are also supporting and hand-holding the centrally-sponsored schemes related to assistance to state poultry farms.”
Why relevant

Shows organisations play roles in producing germplasm, analysing feed and supporting centrally-sponsored schemes for poultry and livestock.

How to extend

Compare such organisational roles with the claimed activities of "100 Million Farmers" to see if it performs comparable supporting/hand-holding functions.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > 2019 > p. 360
Strength: 4/5
“With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements: • 1. "The National Programme for Organic Production' (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development. • "The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority' 2. (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP. • 3. Sikkim has become India's first fully organic State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? • (a) 1 and 2 only • (b) 2 and 3 only • (c) 3 only • (d) 1, 2 and 3 • 20. Consider the following statements: The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' aims at • 1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. • 2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.”
Why relevant

Describes formal institutional frameworks for organic farming in India (NPOP, APEDA as secretariat), demonstrating that structured alliances/secretariats exist for organic agriculture.

How to extend

A student could check whether "100 Million Farmers" has a comparable formal secretariat or institutional status, and whether it operates internationally.

Statement 3
Is "100 Million Farmers" a digital platform built on blockchain and integrated with service providers that lets buyers, sellers and third parties trade fertilizers quickly and securely?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 12: Supply Chain and Food Processing Industry > Use of Blockchain technology in Warehouse Receipt Finance > p. 373
Strength: 5/5
“"Whrrl" is a start-up which provides "blockchain platform" for warehouse receipt financing and it has now on boarded Maharashtra State Coop bank as a lender on this platform. Earlier, the loan process for farmers used to take 7-15 days with a lot of documentation and verifications but now "Whrrl" allows the transfer of the loan amount to farmers in just five minutes in a secure and transparent way. Whrrl's solution combines blockchain along with IoT and Smart Contracts to make it easier for farmers to get loans against any commodity lying in the warehouse without any guarantors. For the banks, it becomes a risk-free lending process and brings transparency into the system.”
Why relevant

Describes a real example (Whrrl) of a blockchain platform applied to farmer finance that speeds up transactions and provides secure, transparent transfer of funds.

How to extend

A student could use this as a pattern to ask whether "100 Million Farmers" similarly applies blockchain for fast, secure transactions in the fertilizer market.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 9: Subsidies > DBT in Fertilizer: > p. 290
Strength: 5/5
“In January 2018, Government implemented DBT facility for fertilizer subsidies in all the States and Union Territories (UTs). The DBT model in fertilizers is different from the conventional system of DBT being implemented in LPG. Under DBT system in fertilizer subsidies, the farmers/beneficiaries will continue to receive Urea at statutory subsidised prices (Rs. 5.36/kg) and P & K fertilizers at subsidized prices in the market. The fertilizer companies which earlier used to receive subsidy on receipt of fertilizers at the district level, will now get subsidy only after the fertilizers are sold to farmers/beneficiaries by the retailers through Point of Sale (PoS) machines (linked to the Department of Fertilizers' e-Urvarak DBT portal) through biometric authentication by Aadhar Card or Voter ID Card or Kisan Credit Card.”
Why relevant

Shows fertilizer distribution/subsidy being managed through a government-linked digital portal (e-Urvarak DBT) and PoS machines, illustrating that fertilizers are already traded/verified via digital platforms.

How to extend

One could check if "100 Million Farmers" interoperates with such government portals or PoS-based supply chains for fertilizer movement/verification.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 15: Budget and Economic Survey > 1. Inclusive Development > p. 445
Strength: 4/5
“Digital public infrastructure for agriculture will be built as an open source, open standard and inter operable public good which will help in developing farmer centric solutions and the growth of agri-tech industry and startups.”
Why relevant

States the existence/intent of open, interoperable digital public infrastructure for agriculture to enable farmer-centric solutions and growth of agri-tech startups.

How to extend

Use this to evaluate whether a private platform like "100 Million Farmers" would be expected to be open/interoperable or integrated with public agri-digital infra.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 7: Resources > Government Policies: > p. 38
Strength: 4/5
“• 2. National Kamdhenu Breeding Centre (NKBC): It is a centrally operated scheme approved in 2014–15. It has an allocation of Rs. 50 crores. Its objective is to conserve and preserve the bovine breeds, enhance production, to upgrade the genetic merit, to supply the elite germplasm and to protect the threatened breeds from extinction.• 3. RGM Award: To enhance the healthy competition among the states of India for the veterinary practices. All the states/UT that participates in the implementation of schemes under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission are eligible for this award.• 4. Epashuhaat: It is a digital platform that offers a market for the bovine sellers and buyers.”
Why relevant

Gives an example (Epashuhaat) of a digital marketplace connecting buyers and sellers in an agricultural subsector, showing the model exists for commodity/platform-based trading.

How to extend

Compare features of Epashuhaat-style marketplaces to see if "100 Million Farmers" could plausibly offer buyer/seller/third‑party fertilizer trading.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 14: Infrastructure and Investment Models > 14.21 National Logistics Policy 2022 > p. 444
Strength: 3/5
“farmers of the country, helping them to take their produce to the markets at a faster pace and reduce wastage and delay which would bring down prices in the economy. Along with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the National Logistics Policy is the logical next step which will provide a comprehensive agenda for development of entire logistics ecosystem. Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) has been developed as an integrated portal in which information about the location of goods can be obtained on a real-time basis with considerable ease and it will help bring all digital services in the transport sector to a single portal.”
Why relevant

Describes integrated digital logistics platforms (ULIP) that provide real-time goods location and aim to bring digital services into a single portal for faster movement of farm produce.

How to extend

A student could investigate whether "100 Million Farmers" integrates logistics/real‑time tracking to enable quick, secure fertilizer transactions.

Statement 4
Is "100 Million Farmers" a platform whose mission is to encourage farmers to form Farmer Producer Organisations or agribusiness consortiums to facilitate access to global open markets to sell their products?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 10: Agriculture - Part I > 10.8 Farmers Producer Organization (FPO) > p. 311
Strength: 5/5
“The main aim of an FPO is to ensure better income for the farmers through an organization of their own.• FPOs enable member farmers to reap the benefits of economies of scale in purchase of inputs, processing and marketing of their produce and can also provide access to timely and adequate credit facilities and linkages to market• Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC), National Co-operative Development Corporation (NCDC) and NABARD are promoting and helping in establishment of FPOs• SFAC is running Equity Grant Fund (EGF) Scheme, under which it is providing equity equal to the amount of shareholders/farmers equity in the FPO subject to cap of Rs.”
Why relevant

Defines the aims and activities of FPOs (economies of scale, marketing, linkages to market) and notes institutional promoters like SFAC and NCDC that help establish FPOs.

How to extend

A student could check whether '100 Million Farmers' partners with or references SFAC/NCDC or lists FPO formation among its objectives to infer a similar mission.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 10: Agriculture - Part I > 10.8 Farmers Producer Organization (FPO) > p. 312
Strength: 5/5
“However, they generally need support for marketing of what they produce. The FPO will basically bridge this gap. The FPO will take over the responsibility of any one or more activities in the value chain of the produce right from procurement of raw material to delivery of the final product at the ultimate consumers' doorstep. In brief, the PO could undertake the following activities: Procurement of inputs, disseminating market information, dissemination of technology and innovations, facilitating finance for inputs, aggregation and storage of produce, primary processing like drying, cleaning and grading, brand building, packaging, labelling and standardization, quality control, Marketing to institutional buyers, participation in commodity exchanges and exports • An FPO will support the farmers in getting more income by undertaking any/many/all of the activities above.”
Why relevant

Lists specific functions FPOs can perform, including marketing to institutional buyers, participation in commodity exchanges and exports — directly tying FPO activity to access to broader markets.

How to extend

Compare the platform's stated services to this FPO activity list to see if it promotes aggregation, export facilitation, or market participation consistent with the claim.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 10: Agriculture - Part I > 10.9.2 Electronic - National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) > p. 314
Strength: 4/5
“National Agricultural Market is not entirely a new concept but it is an online platform with physical markets or mandis at the backend. NAM is not a parallel marketing structure but rather an instrument to create a national network of physical mandis which can be accessed online. NAM seeks to leverage the physical infrastructure of mandis through an online trading portal, enabling buyers situated even outside the State to participate in trading at the local level. NAM provides a pan-India electronic trading portal which connects selected APMC mandis to create a Unified National Market for agricultural commodities. The scheme is being implemented through Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC), which is an autonomous organization under Dept. of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC).”
Why relevant

Describes e-NAM as an online trading portal creating a unified national market and notes SFAC implements it — an example of platforms linking farmers to wider markets via digital aggregation.

How to extend

A student could look for '100 Million Farmers' digital market-linkage tools or SFAC/e-NAM integrations as evidence it aims to open markets similarly (nationally or globally).

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 10: Agriculture - Part I > What are 'Custom Hiring Centres (CHC)'? > p. 310
Strength: 3/5
“This is envisaged to be achieved by a judicious mix of extensive physical outreach & interactive methods of information dissemination, use of ICT, popularisation of modern and appropriate technologies, capacity building and institution strengthening to promote mechanisation, availability of quality seeds, plant protection etc. and encourage the aggregation of farmers into Interest Groups to form Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). As per Economic Survey 2019-20, farm mechanization in India is only about 40 per cent as compared to about 60 per cent in China and around 75 per cent in Brazil.”
Why relevant

Explains policy measures (Custom Hiring Centres) that encourage aggregation of farmers into Interest Groups and formation of FPOs — showing state-backed models to promote collectivization.

How to extend

Check whether the platform advocates similar aggregation mechanisms or references policy instruments to support formation of FPOs/consortiums.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 10: Agriculture - Part I > 10.10 Contract Farming > p. 318
Strength: 4/5
“monitored for quality and safety. If contract farming is to succeed, we have to consolidate farmers through farmer producer organizations (FPOs) and self-help groups as a precursor to firm-farm coordination. On the demand side, we allowed the big foreign retail chains like Amazon, Tesco to invest in India only recently (FDI in food retail was opened only in 2016). These retail chains have an efficient supply chain and a successful business model running in other countries. If these companies will come in India, they will bring in technology and expertise which will definitely create a demand for the direct sourcing of farm produce from the farmers.”
Why relevant

Notes that consolidation through FPOs is seen as a precursor for firm–farm coordination and enabling large buyers (including foreign retailers) to source directly — linking FPO formation to access to institutional and international demand.

How to extend

A student could verify if the platform explicitly targets linking farmers to institutional/foreign buyers or promotes firm–farm coordination as part of its mission.

Pattern takeaway: UPSC creates options using plausible buzzwords (Blockchain, FPOs, Organic) to confuse you. The correct answer for global platforms often uses broad, aspirational 'Davos-speak' (transition, net-zero, resilience) rather than narrow technical mechanisms (trading fertilizers via blockchain).
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Bouncer. Pure Current Affairs (WEF Initiative). Not derivable from static texts.
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: Global Climate-Agri Intersections. The trend of 'Multi-stakeholder Platforms' addressing Net-Zero in food systems.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Memorize sibling global initiatives: '4 per 1000' (Soil Carbon), 'AIM for Climate' (US-UAE), 'The Great Green Wall' (Africa), 'First Movers Coalition' (WEF-Industry), and 'Trillion Trees Initiative' (WEF).
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: When reading news on Davos (WEF) or COP summits, create a specific list of 'Named Platforms' and their one-line mission statements. UPSC loves asking 'What is X?' for these nebulous global alliances.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Net-zero carbon commitments & policy frameworks
💡 The insight

Net-zero targets and large financial commitments provide the policy context for transitioning sectors, including agriculture, toward low-carbon pathways.

High-yield for environment and governance papers: helps answer questions on climate targets, finance mechanisms, and how sectoral transitions (like agriculture) align with national and global net-zero goals. Connects to international climate agreements, national missions, and policy instruments that UPSC often asks about.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Glasgow financial debt for Net Zero (GEANZ) > p. 335
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 22: Renewable Energy > zl.tal. National Green Hydrogen Mission > p. 297
🔗 Anchor: "Is "100 Million Farmers" a platform for accelerating the transition towards net-..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Agroecology and Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)
💡 The insight

Agroecology and IFS are practical approaches to create nature-positive, resilient food and water systems while improving farmer livelihoods.

Very relevant for GS papers on agriculture and environment: explains sustainable farming models, biodiversity and water-conservation strategies, and rural livelihood resilience. Useful for mains answers on sustainable agriculture policy, ecological restoration, and schemes targeting farmer welfare.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.11 Integrated Farming System (IFS) > p. 350
  • Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.12 Agroecology > p. 351
  • Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > Present system of agriculture not sustainable > p. 352
🔗 Anchor: "Is "100 Million Farmers" a platform for accelerating the transition towards net-..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Digital and emerging technologies for agricultural resilience
💡 The insight

AI, IoT, sensors and analytics can boost yields, improve input and water efficiency, and strengthen farm resilience to climate variability.

Important for questions on modernization of agriculture and policy reforms: links technology adoption to productivity, sustainability and the second green revolution narrative. Enables answers on tech-driven solutions, resource efficiency, and farmer income enhancement.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.16 Use of Technology in Agriculture > p. 357
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > SECOND GREEN REVOLUTION > p. 75
🔗 Anchor: "Is "100 Million Farmers" a platform for accelerating the transition towards net-..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) and animal husbandry integration
💡 The insight

Integrated farming explicitly combines cropping with animal husbandry and allied enterprises to optimise resource use and farmer income.

High-yield concept for questions on sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods; links agricultural diversification, waste recycling (e.g., cattle dung to compost) and income security. Mastery helps answer questions on policy measures, climate resilience, and livelihood strategies.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 25: Agriculture > 25.10. INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEM > p. 362
  • Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.11 Integrated Farming System (IFS) > p. 350
🔗 Anchor: "Is "100 Million Farmers" an international alliance and network of individuals an..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Principles and components of organic farming
💡 The insight

Organic farming avoids synthetic agrochemicals and relies on manure, compost, crop rotations and biological pest control across crops and livestock.

Core concept for questions on sustainable agriculture, certification and supply chains; explains why animal manure and integrated practices matter for organic systems and policy design. Useful for linking environment, agriculture and food security topics.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 10: Locational Factors of Economic Activities > Organic Farming. > p. 22
🔗 Anchor: "Is "100 Million Farmers" an international alliance and network of individuals an..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Farmer organisations and institutional linkages (FPOs, cooperatives, stakeholder networks)
💡 The insight

Aggregation of farmers into cooperatives or FPOs and stakeholder linkages are methods to extend technologies, market access and outreach to livestock and farming communities.

Important for answering questions on agricultural extension, rural institution-building and implementation of livestock/organic initiatives; helps evaluate claims about networks or alliances that support farmers and scale interventions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 10: Agriculture - Part I > What are 'Custom Hiring Centres (CHC)'? > p. 310
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: Primary Activities > Co-operative Farming > p. 32
  • Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > National Livestock Mission has four sub-missions as follows: > p. 341
🔗 Anchor: "Is "100 Million Farmers" an international alliance and network of individuals an..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 Blockchain applications in agricultural finance
💡 The insight

Blockchain is applied to secure and speed up transactions related to agricultural assets such as warehouse receipts and loan disbursements.

High-yield for UPSC: explains how distributed ledger tech can reduce verification time, enhance transparency and lower lending risk in rural credit systems; links to topics on fintech, rural finance, and agricultural supply chains; useful for questions on technology-driven governance and financial inclusion.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 12: Supply Chain and Food Processing Industry > Use of Blockchain technology in Warehouse Receipt Finance > p. 373
🔗 Anchor: "Is "100 Million Farmers" a digital platform built on blockchain and integrated w..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

AIM for Climate (Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate). Launched by the UAE and the US, it focuses on increasing investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation. It is the 'governmental' sibling to the 'private-public' 100 Million Farmers.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

Apply the 'Davos Dialect' filter. Option A uses high-level, sweeping corporate sustainability jargon ('accelerating transition', 'net-zero', 'nature-positive'). Options B, C, and D describe very specific, operational mechanisms (trading fertilizers, forming FPOs, organic husbandry). Global WEF platforms usually have broad, mission-oriented definitions (Option A) rather than narrow operational descriptions.

🔗 Mains Connection

Mains GS-2 (International Institutions) & GS-3 (Environment): Use '100 Million Farmers' as a case study for 'Private Sector engagement in Climate Action' or 'Multi-stakeholder partnerships' when discussing solutions beyond government treaties.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

IAS · 2016 · Q48 Relevance score: -2.96

With reference to Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach. 2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme. 3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and microirrigation equipment. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

IAS · 2023 · Q26 Relevance score: -3.03

Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?

CDS-II · 2010 · Q17 Relevance score: -3.21

Consider the following statements, regarding the ambitious National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency — one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change: . 1. The mission is expected to save 23 million tonne oil equivalent of fuel and avoid the need to build additional capacity over 19,000 MW. 2. During the next four years the mission will help achieve green- house gas emission reduction of , 98-55 million tonnes per year. 3. The mission will also kick-start the country’s first market based trading / in energy efficiency saving in line with international carbon trade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?.

CAPF · 2025 · Q7 Relevance score: -3.29

Which of the following statements with regard to the 'National Manufacturing Mission' is/are correct? 1. It covers small, medium and large industries. 2. It will support cleantech manufacturing. 3. It will facilitate promotion of employment opportunities in labour-intensive sectors. Select the answer using the code given below.

IAS · 2009 · Q141 Relevance score: -3.30

Consider the following statements : 1. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends the Minimum Support Prices for 32 crops. 2. The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has launched the National Food Security Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?