Chapter- 9 Agriculture And Food Management: Plenty Of Upside Left If We Get It Right
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Chapter- 9 AGRICULTURE AND FOOD MANAGEMENT: PLENTY OF UPSIDE LEFT IF WE GET IT RIGHT

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Over the past five years, India’s agriculture sector has grown at an average rate of 4.18% annually, with a substantial stock of foodgrains and significant exports. Despite this growth, challenges like low productivity, weather variability, fragmented land holdings, and inadequate marketing infrastructure persist. The chapter discusses government interventions in crops, livestock, animal husbandry, and fisheries…

24 July 2024 : Pib Summary For Upsc
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24 July 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

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1. Rs 6.22 lakh crore allocated to MoD, highest among Ministries, in Regular Union Budget 2024-25; 4.79% higher than FY 2023-24 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2035748 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Union Budget 2024-25 allocates Rs 6,21,940.85 crore to the Ministry of Defence, with increases for capital acquisition, operational readiness, and pensions. Highlights include…

24 July 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
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24 July 2024 : Daily Answer Writing

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Q1) Societal apathy towards mental health issues has resulted in the marginalization of individuals dealing with mental disorders. Elaborate and suggest measures to bring mental health concerns from the periphery into the mainstream. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Mental disorders are conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, and behaviour. They may be occasional or…

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24 July 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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1. Union Budget 2024-25 — no signs of learning (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, prioritises easing business regulations and encouraging private sector job creation over direct tax measures. Despite significant promises to allies and large…

24 July 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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24 July 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

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1. FM revises personal income tax slabs (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 2) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revised the income tax slabs and increased standard deductions under the new tax regime to provide relief to middle-class taxpayers and promote higher disposable income. Key changes…

24 July 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
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24 July 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

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 1. A SETBACK FOR THE FARM (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy – Government Budgeting GS3 – Agriculture Context: The article discusses the Indian economy’s performance in the fiscal year 2023-24, highlighting a robust GDP growth of 8.2% and projections of over 7% growth in FY25. Despite this,…

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23 July 2024 : Daily Answer Writing

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Q1) Understanding, acceptance, and equal rights for LGBTQIA+ community can only arise out of sociopolitical sensitization of the policy discourse. Comment with relevant illustrations. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS The Supreme court of India decriminalised homosexuality by striking down parts of the section 377 of IPC in the landmark Navtej Singh Johar case (2018). In recent…

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23 July 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

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1. INDIA’S REAL GDP PROJECTED TO GROW BETWEEN 6.5–7 PER CENT IN 2024-25 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2034973 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Economic Survey 2023-24 presented by the Union Minister of Finance highlights India’s robust economic recovery post-pandemic, with an 8.2% GDP growth in FY24. Significant sectoral contributions, improved fiscal metrics, and enhanced…