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Background of the Supreme Court Committee A committee constituted by the Supreme Court of India to recommend corrective measures in the agrarian sector held consultations with various farmers’ unions on Friday. The committee is chaired by Justice Nawab Singh (Retd.) , a former High Court judge, and includes agricultural economists, policy analysts, and representatives from statutory bodies. The committee was formed following prolonged farmers’ protests at the Shambhu and Khanouri borders between Punjab and Haryana. These protests, led by the Sanyukt Kisan Union (Non-Political) under the leadership of Jagjeet Singh Dallewal , continued for over a year before farmers were forcibly evicted in March last year. The apex court constituted the panel on January 6 to address systemic agrarian distress, MSP implementation issues, and procurement failures. Core Demand: Central Law Guaranteeing MSP on All Crops The farmers’ delegation made a categorical demand for a central legislation guarant...

Early Monsoon Onset Predicted for 2025 In a significant meteorological update, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the Southwest Monsoon will likely hit the Kerala coast around May 27, 2025 , with a model error margin of ±4 days. This is earlier than the normal onset date of June 1 , marking a strong and timely beginning to the monsoon season. Monsoon Onset Trends (2020–2024) As shown in the data provided by IMD, early monsoon onsets have been recorded in 2022 and 2024 — both years seeing the monsoon arrive before the normal onset date: Year Actual Onset Date Forecast Onset Date 2020 1st June 5th June 2021 3rd June 31st May 2022 29th May 27th May 2023 8th June 4th June 2024 30th May 31st May This forecast for 2025 could make it the third early onset in six years , showcasing IMD’s increasing precision in forecasting and the shifting patterns of seasonal rainfall. Why the Kerala Onset Matters The onset of the southwest...