Climate Change Impact on Indian Farmers

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What percentage of marginal farmers had to cope with extreme weather events at least twice in five years?

Over 1/4th

Over 3/4th

Over 1/3rd (correct)

Over 1/2

What is the estimated reduction in annual agricultural income due to climate change?

25-30%

20-22%

15-18% (correct)

10-12%

What percentage of farmers altered their occupations due to climate impacts according to the report?

Over 70%

Over 80%

Over 86% (correct)

Over 85%

Who first coined the term 'Constitutional Morality'?

George Grote Signup and view all the answers

What does Constitutional Morality entail according to the content?

Adherence to constitutional norms in both letter and spirit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Forum of Enterprises for Equitable Development (FEED)?

To advocate for marginal farmers Signup and view all the answers

According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, what is necessary for the peaceful working of a democratic Constitution?

Constitutional Morality Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of climate change on agriculture income in unirrigated areas?

20-25% reduction Signup and view all the answers

What is a major hurdle in the adoption of Climate Resilient Agricultural practices?

Small land holdings and lack of physical resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Mission mode approach?

Education, Training, Orientation, and Extension Support to farmers Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)?

It is a platform for promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of the relationship between the form of administration and the Constitution?

The form of administration can undermine the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of water productivity?

It measures the amount of grains produced per cubic meter of irrigation water Signup and view all the answers

What is a key recommendation for effective administration?

Prescribing forms of administration in the Constitution itself Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Constitution and the form of administration?

The Constitution can be undermined by the form of administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Climate Resilient Agricultural practices?

Improving water productivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Low-Carbon Energy Programmatic Development Policy Operation in India?

To accelerate the development of low-carbon energy in India Signup and view all the answers

Why is India being supported in its efforts to transition to low-carbon energy?

Due to its key role in reaching global climate change targets and expected rapid growth in energy demand Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the National Green Hydrogen Mission in India?

To strengthen the enabling policies and regulations for green hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the government program to support low-carbon energy growth in India?

Coal Production Incentives Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, in the context of digital records?

It grants equal legal status to digital records and paper documents Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of scaling up renewable energy in India?

Improved renewable energy grid integration and reduced costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the FAME Scheme - I & II?

To incentivize the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the World Bank's $1.5 billion loan to India?

To accelerate India's green energy push Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Impact of Climate Change on Marginal Farmers

Marginal farmers face vulnerability due to extreme weather events, with over 1/3rd experiencing such events at least twice in five years.
Climate change may reduce annual agricultural income by 15-18% and by 20-25% in unirrigated areas.
Over 86% of farmers altered their occupations due to climate impacts, with alternative livelihoods including temporal migration and seeking work under MGNREGA.

Hurdles in Adoption of Climate Resilient Agricultural Practices

High up-front cost, limited knowledge about options, small land holdings, and lack of physical resources are major hurdles.

Key Recommendations

Strengthening existing platforms like the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA) developed by the FAO.
Shifting focus from land productivity to water productivity.
Mission mode approach on Education, Training, Orientation, and Extension Support to farmers.

Constitutional Morality

Constitutional morality entails adherence to constitutional norms that enable the practice of the Constitution not only in letters but also in spirit.
It goes beyond the literal interpretation to encompass a commitment to constitutional values such as sovereignty, social justice, and equality.
British historian George Grote first coined the term, emphasizing the balance between freedom and restraint.

Indian Constitution and Constitutional Morality

Constitutional morality is necessary for the peaceful working of a democratic Constitution.
It is not a natural sentiment but has to be cultivated.
A strong nexus exists between the form of administration and the form of the Constitution.

World Bank Loan for Green Energy

The World Bank approves $1.5 bn loan to accelerate India's green energy push under the Low-Carbon Energy Programmatic Development Policy Operation.
The operation consists of three pillars: promoting green hydrogen, scaling up renewable energy, and enhancing climate finance for low-carbon energy investments.

India's Green Energy Initiatives

Renewable Energy Missions and Power Market Reforms support large-scale grid-connected Solar Parks and PM KUSUM scheme.
National Green Hydrogen Mission and incentives to adopt electric and hybrid vehicles through FAME Scheme - I & II.

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This quiz assesses knowledge on the impact of climate change on marginal farmers in India, referencing a report by FEED, and the concept of constitutional morality.