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Background
Overview
UPSC frequently asks about the impacts of climate change, particularly on vulnerable sectors like agriculture, food security, farmer distress, and adaptation strategies.
Agriculture is highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change, including changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. These shifts can lead to reduced crop yields, increased pest and disease incidence, water stress, and ultimately threaten food security and farmer livelihoods.