Tag: Fertiliser Subsidy

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Analyse the role of fertiliser subsidies in ensuring agricultural stability in India. Examine the major concerns associated with the present subsidy framework.

Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Q5. Analyse the role of fertiliser subsidies in ensuring agricultural stability in India. Examine the major concerns associated with the present subsidy framework. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Rising global fertiliser prices and the growing subsidy burden …

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Analyse the economic and fiscal implications of rising agricultural subsidies in India. How do they affect long-term development priorities?

Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Q6. Analyse the economic and fiscal implications of rising agricultural subsidies in India. How do they affect long-term development priorities? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Due to rising concerns regarding the growing fiscal burden of agricultural subsidies …

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Analyse the economic rationale behind fertiliser subsidies in India. Analyse how the present subsidy architecture influences farmer input behaviour and cropping choices. Propose reforms to improve efficiency without compromising affordability.

Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies Q6. Analyse the economic rationale behind fertiliser subsidies in India. Analyse how the present subsidy architecture influences farmer input behaviour and cropping choices. Propose reforms to improve efficiency without compromising affordability. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Fertiliser subsidies are among India’s …

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E-Bill System for fertiliser subsidies

Source:  HBL Subject:  Government Schemes Context: The Union Government has launched an integrated e-Bill System to digitally process fertiliser subsidies worth about ₹2 lakh crore. About E-Bill System for fertiliser subsidies: What it is? The e-Bill System is an end-to-end digital platform for submission, processing, tracking, and payment of fertiliser subsidy bills, replacing the earlier …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 24 July 2024

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to post/upload …

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What do you understand by ‘Agri Stack? Discuss its use for better targeting of fertiliser subsidy.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for agricultural development. Q5. What do you understand by ‘Agri Stack? Discuss its use for better targeting of fertiliser subsidy. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: ET Why the question: The article highlights the Economic Survey’s recommendation to use the ‘Agri Stack’ digital system to enhance the targeting of fertiliser …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 21 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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