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Contradictions between farm laws and the MSP system

This article has been created based on the Indian Express article “Misunderstanding the MSP”   Synopsis- Mere amendments to farm laws will not solve the MSP issue, as the MSP system may not be able to face the private system of farm laws. Syllabus– GS Paper III (Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices)… Continue reading Contradictions between farm laws and the MSP system

Government approves new scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir

News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir. Facts: Aim: To develop development of Manufacturing as well as Service Sector Units in J&K which will generate employment and leads to the socio economic development of the area. Incentives: The following incentives would be available… Continue reading Government approves new scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir

PM inaugurates Rewari – Madar section on Western corridor

News: The Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the Rewari – Madar section on Western Corridor. Facts: Rewari – Madar section: It is a part of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor(WDFC).It falls in Haryana (for approximately 79 Km in Mahendragarh & Rewari districts) and Rajasthan (approximately 227 Km in Jaipur, Ajmer, Sikar, Nagaur and Alwar districts)… Continue reading PM inaugurates Rewari – Madar section on Western corridor

Government released Longitudinal Ageing Study in India(LASI)

News: Union Health Ministry has released the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India(LASI). Facts: LASI: It is a full scale national survey of scientific investigation of the health, economic, and social determinants and consequences of population ageing in India. Study conducted by: National Programme for Health Care of Elderly, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has… Continue reading Government released Longitudinal Ageing Study in India(LASI)

Economic Impact of Internet shutdown in Indian and world economy

News: According to a report by the UK-based privacy and security research firm Top10VPN, India has suffered the longest internet shutdowns in 2020 globally. Facts: Key Takeaways from the report: Globally, internet shutdowns cost the world economy $4 billion. However, this represents a 50% decrease in impact compared to $8.05 billion in 2019. India has… Continue reading Economic Impact of Internet shutdown in Indian and world economy

GDP likely to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21, says Govt.

News: National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) has released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) for 2020-21. Facts: What are the First Advance Estimates(FAE)? For any financial year, the MoSPI provides regular estimates of GDP. The first such instance is through the FAE. The FAE for any particular financial year is typically presented… Continue reading GDP likely to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21, says Govt.

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 08,2021

GDP likely to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21, says Govt. News: National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) has released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) for 2020-21. Facts: What are the First Advance Estimates(FAE)? For any financial year, the MoSPI provides regular estimates of GDP. The first such instance is through the FAE.… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 08,2021

[Download] UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2020 | Essay Question Paper 2020

Dear Friends, On the very first day of the UPSC/Civil Services Mains 2020 exam, Essay paper has been conducted, as per the schedule. To download the UPSC Essay Paper 2020, Click on the link given below: ESSAY PAPER: UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2020 SECTION – A Life is long journey between human being… Continue reading [Download] UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2020 | Essay Question Paper 2020

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