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Page-51 of GS-III: Economy & Economic Development

Digital India can revolutionise agriculture by addressing various structural deficiencies. Discuss.

Digital India stands for “IT+IT=IT” (i.e Indian talent + Information technology = India for tomorrow). Digital India can aid in revamping of the agriculture by addressing various structural...

May 16, 2023

Does Privatization of Banks hold key for the problems haunting Indian Banking Sector?

Indian Banking sector is being haunted with various issues like increasing NPA, Frauds with letter of understanding for overseas loans etc. But the Privitisation is not a remedy...

May 15, 2023

What was the contribution of Sardar Patel in Dairy Sector of India?

Sardar Patel has not only been a unifying factor of a divided country but also his devotion to the cause of farmers was unmatchable. As India inaugurates the...

May 14, 2023

What are the flaws in the existing laws for pesticide management in the country? Discuss in the light of proposed Pesticide Management Bill 2017.

Pesticide Management Bill 2017 is being introduced in the Parliament on the backdrop of recent deaths of farmers in Vidarbha, Maharashtra. October witnessed death of tens of farmers...

May 12, 2023

Critically examine the provisions of draft of National Policy of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Voluntary Certification Scheme.

The AYUSH ministry had formulated the draft of the National Policy of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. It was previously reviewed by the National Medicinal Plant Board of AYUSH...

May 12, 2023

Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often encourages shortsightedness and contributes to wide disparities between the rich and the poor. In this light, would it be correct to believe and adopt capitalism driving inclusive growth in India? Discuss. [UPSC-2014]

Communism has proved an unprecedented failure as far as economic policies are being considered. India, with its unique mix of capitalism and socialism, failed to prop up its...

May 11, 2023

"Surface Irrigation is often associated with several issues undermining productivity and environmental sustainability."Explain.

Surface irrigation is a simple and effective method of irrigation but it should be used under correct management practices only. The key issues created by unwise practice of...

May 11, 2023

With suitable examples, explain the upstream and downstream requirements of processed and packed food industry.

The processed and packaged food Industry requires a robust support of upstream and downstream requirements. Upstream requirements refer to the raw materials, machinery and equipments the industry requires...

May 11, 2023

The measurement of growth using the concept of GDP is one of the key factors that contribute to reduce poverty and uplift the living standard of the people. Discuss the rationale of Inclusive Growth in this context.

Undoubtedly, as evidence and experience prove, economic growth is one of the key factors that contribute to reduce poverty and uplift the living standard of the people in...

May 10, 2023

A significant trend in recent years seen in India is that while large manufacturing companies are shifting in rural areas, the smaller ones are clustering in urban areas. Critically discuss the reasons and consequences of such trend.

The LPG reforms of 1991 together with giving boost to the industrialization also gave thrust to urbanization. Industrialization and urbanization had established a symbiotic relationship. Off late a...

May 10, 2023

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