DNA – 14 August 2025 | UPSC Daily News Analysis | Current Affairs for Civil Services Exam

Welcome to your Daily News Analysis – designed for aspirants preparing for UPSC, State PSCs, and other competitive exams. This session brings clarity to complex topics with an exam-focused approach.

📌 Topics Covered in This Session:

🔹 Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
— Milestones: E10 achieved in 2022, target E20 by 2025–26
— Benefits: reduced import dependence, cleaner emissions, farmer income boost
— Challenges: feedstock shortage, water consumption, supply chain gaps, vehicle compatibility
— Policy measures for faster adoption

🔹 Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
— Apex body for agriculture research and education under the Ministry of Agriculture
— Mandate: crop improvement, soil management, mechanisation, fisheries, animal husbandry
— Structure: 102 institutes & 71 universities
— Flagship initiatives: National Agricultural Research Project, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), farmer training

🔹 Tobacco Board of India
— Established under the Tobacco Board Act, 1975, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
— Role: regulating tobacco production, promoting exports, ensuring quality standards
— Economic contribution vs. public health concerns

🔹 Tobacco Cultivation in India
— Major producing states: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat
— Varieties: Flue-cured Virginia (FCV), Natu, Burley
— Export markets and revenue share in global trade

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