Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support price Context- There are many reasons behind the recently erupted protest against farm laws that should have been avoided by the government. What are the new Farm Bills? Three Farm Bills that are bond for contention- The Farmers’ Produce… Continue reading Reasons behind protest against farm laws
Indian Agriculture Reforms
Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3 – Land reforms in India. Context- Farmers and state governments across India don’t want APMCs. How many farmers are there in India? Based on the self- declaration- Almost 111 million farmers are registered for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-Kisan). The eligibility criteria for this scheme are- Registration requires the family to hold… Continue reading Indian Agriculture Reforms
Farm bills and opposition hypocrisy
Source – The Indian Express Syllabus – GS 3- Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Context– The government claims that the new farm bills are a historic step taken… Continue reading Farm bills and opposition hypocrisy
India’s jobs conundrum
Source: LiveMint Syllabus: GS3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: A country progresses when small and mid-sized firms grow, and create jobs alongside. India over the years is facing the problem of inadequate mid-sized firms. How are job creation and firms’ size related? Contribution of Large firms: McKinsey Global… Continue reading India’s jobs conundrum
Farmers protesting on Farm bills
Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3- Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers Context- Farmer’s organisation across the country gave a call for a bandh on September 25th to protest the three bills passed by Parliament. What are the new Farm Bills? Three Farm Bills that… Continue reading Farmers protesting on Farm bills
Demand to Rework Inflation Targeting Regime
Source: Indian Express Gs3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: Recently the monetary policy committee (MPC) concluded that elevated inflation has constrained it from easing policy rates. Why there is demand to rework inflation targeting regime? Economy slowdown:Since the growth rate is falling that is why question have been… Continue reading Demand to Rework Inflation Targeting Regime
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