Author: prashant shekhar

The UPSC has brought the issue of lateral entry into civil services back into focus by inviting applications for 45 posts, from talented and motivated Indian nationals for the roles of Joint Secretary, Director, and Deputy Secretary in 24 Union government ministries. However, opposition parties have criticized the policy of lateral entry into civil services,… Continue reading Lateral Entry into Civil Services- Rationale and Criticisms- Explained pointwise

The economic survey 2023-24 has suggested changes in India’s Inflation management approach. The economic survey has proposed removal of food prices from India’s inflation target. It suggests shifting of inflation targeting in India from the ‘headline‘ to ‘core‘ inflation. However, there are concerns whether the exclusion of food items, will yield the desired results. In… Continue reading Inflation Management in India- Challenges and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise

Horticulture sector in India has been identified as a sunrise sector by the government of India. The recently launched Clean Plant Programme (CPP), by the government of India, aims to increase the yield and productivity of horticulture crops in India. The focus of the Indian diet, shifting from mere calorie security to a nutrition-secure mindset,… Continue reading Horticulture Sector in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

The recently released NSSO’s Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23, provides fresh insights to access nutritional security in India. HCES 2022-23 report provides detailed data on the consumption of various food and non-food items by households and calculates the per capita daily calorie intake. Key Findings of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) Report Regarding… Continue reading Nutritional Security in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise