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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicCrop pattern

Topic: crop pattern

Fifth La Niña in six years to disrupt crops and supply chains

In recent La Niña years, global losses have ranged from $258 billion to $329 billion. The phenomenon is often linked with droughts in California, Argentina and Brazil, and flooding in Southeast Asia.

Govt efforts to support farmers yeilds benefits, says PIB

The recent procurement of 6.41 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of pulses during the Rabi 2023-24 season has benefitted 2.75 lakh farmers.

Inertia or economics? Why Punjab’s farmers can’t move beyond rice and wheat

Diversification is critical for Punjab and Haryana farmers who face the challenge of depleting water tables. We need another agricultural revolution.

Changing land use is making this eastern state in India hotter

The IITs at Bhubaneswar and Kharagpur, and Southampton University analysed satellite data on land use, land cover as well as temperature across Odisha to understand why it was getting hotter.

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Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.