Page-47 of UPSC Questions

Geo-climatic, socio-cultural, economic, historical and political factors are the key determiners of the cropping pattern of any region. Substantiate with relevant examples.

Different regions have different cropping patterns and agricultural practices, but the patterns that we see today have developed across centuries, owing to a wide range of factors. The cropping pattern of a region is influenced by various factors: Geo-climatic: Monsoon ..

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Livestock farming is crucial for increasing farmer’s income. However, it contributes to climate change and is also affected by it. Elaborate the statement and discuss some measures that can be taken to make livestock farming more sustainable as well as climate resilient.

Livestock farming is practiced by 60% of the rural population. It acts as a secondary source of income for farmers. It is one of the major contributors of greenhouse gases like methane, however, it is affected by global climate change ..

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In current scenario of increasing scarcity of water resources, the micro-irrigation can be a game changer for agriculture in India by making it more efficient, productive and sustainable. Analyse. Also enumerate various steps taken by the government to promote micro irrigation in India.

Micro-irrigation system is a modern method of irrigation by using drippers, sprinklers, foggers, etc. Micro irrigation refers to delivering water directly at the roots of the plants to minimize wastage and surface run-off. Benefits of micro irrigation: Prevents wastage of ..

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The modernisation and development of railways is imperative for growth of India. However, railways has been lately facing crunch of funds for capital expenditure, which shows its weak financial position. Comment and suggest ways for better resource generation and utilisation.

The Indian railway is the lifeline of country and the most important means of mass transportation. However, it has been facing shortage of funds for modernization and development, for which it has turned to private investors and other credit sources. ..

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The FinTech sector has grown significantly in India, discuss its potential and challenges in its mainstreaming.

The Fin tech innovations refer to new-age methods for streamlining financial transactions across digital payments, equity, insurance and other sectors. Potential of FinTech Sector: Goes with digital India and digital payments push of the government. Convenient and efficient payments. Secure ..

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The e-commerce has grown at an exponential rate in fast few years in India, along with that the need for a comprehensive policy on e-commerce has also grown to safeguard India’s interests globally. Discuss.

E-commerce is defined as virtual selling-buying of goods via electronic medium without physical initiation between seller and buyer. Issues and need for e-commerce policy: Smoothen out taxation glitches in the era of GST (states want more control of goods sold ..

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