The Economic Survey for 2023-24 questioned the merits of India’s inflation targeting regime, which aims at a headline inflation rate of 4% with a band of 2% on either side. It mused aloud whether a regime that targets inflation, excluding food prices, would be more appropriate in the Indian context, especially given the unintended effect […]
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In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made agriculture non-viable for a majority of farmers, should contract farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture ? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.(2015) Co-operative Farming Co-operative farming refers to a system in which each member farmer remains the owner
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What is Money? Money has been defined differently by different economists. But the most acceptable definition of money can be stated in terms of all the functions of money. Money is anything which is generally accepted as a means of exchange, a measure and store of value and which also acts as standard of deferred
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Mains PYQs What were the factors responsible for the successful implementation of land reforms in some parts of the country? Elaborate.(2024) State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria.(2023) How did land reforms in some parts
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Mains PYQs Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India.(2022) What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?(2020) Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the
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Mains PYQs Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Green Revolution It is the introduction of new techniques of agriculture which became popular by the name of the Green Revolution (GR) around the world in early 1960\’s – at first for wheat and by
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Mains PYQs Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.(2022) “Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience. (2021) Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and
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