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Highlight the hurdles faced by agricultural extension services in India. Also, explain how Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) can help to strengthen National Agricultural Research Extension System.

Agricultural extension is the process of providing informal advice to the farmers so that they can improve their income by changing farming methods, cropping pattern and input usage...

March 24, 2024

With reference to the recent Election Commission’s strategy to encourage voting by tracking electoral participation, examine the issue of compulsory voting. What can be done to encourage voters’ participation without compromising voter rights?

The election commission has signed MoU with over 1000 corporate houses to monitor the electoral participation of their workforce and publish on their websites and notice boards those...

March 24, 2024

Discuss the role of TRAI in India’s telecom growth story. What are the pros and cons of the recent provisions related to TRAI in the Telecom Bill?

The Union government has released the draft of ‘The Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022’ wherein it has proposed several significant changes. Key amendments: The draft Bill consolidates three separate...

March 24, 2024

In context of the recent tussle between the Governor of Kerala and the State government, explain the doctrine of pleasure.

Recently, Kerala Governor and the state government of Kerala have come face to face on several issues. The controversy started after the Governor sought the resignation of several...

March 24, 2024

Distinguish between 'economic development' and 'economic growth'. What are the factors which determine economic development?

Differences between Economic Growth and Economic Development Economic growth is a narrow concept (It studies only increase in real per capita income) while economic development is a broad...

March 23, 2024

What are the main characteristics of a developing economy? To what extent are they found in Indian Economy?

Hint: The main characteristics of a developing economy are: Low per Capita Income; Slow Growth Rate of Per Capita Income; Economic Inequalities; Low Level of Living; Low Rate...

March 23, 2024

India has amongst the countries with highest out of pocket expenditure for healthcare. While elucidating the reasons for the same, critically examine the government efforts towards this.

One of the peculiar characteristics of India’s healthcare system is that, globally, India has one of the highest out of pocket expenditure for healthcare the world over. There...

March 23, 2024

A well-developed food processing industry will not only help in achieving the food security goal, but will also promote inclusive growth. Discuss. Also, highlight the competitive advantage that India posses in this sector.

Food processing industry provides a significant possibility to achieve the twin goals of inclusive growth and food security. Significance: Enables crop diversification and improved revenue for farmers. Increases...

March 23, 2024

What are the highlights of the recent UGC guidelines for PhD? What are the concerns associated with the change?

  The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued new PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree guidelines, which include a number of changes to the eligibility criteria, admission procedure, and...

March 23, 2024

Discuss the efforts towards economic planning in India during the Pre-independence Period.

Model Answer: Idea of planned economy was first crystallized in 1930s when our national leaders came under the influence of socialist philosophy. India’s Five year plans were very...

March 22, 2024

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