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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Weakening Southwest Monsoon and Impending Drought

General Studies-1; Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,  Introduction The India Meteorological Department (IMD) downgraded its Southwest Monsoon forecast to 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA). This is a severe drop from its 92% estimate released earlier. IMD defines “normal” rainfall as 96% to 104% of a 50-year average (historically benchmarked at …

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The persistence of food inflation despite distress sale of agricultural produce reflects deeper structural distortions in India’s agri-marketing system. Assess the factors responsible for this paradox. Examine the limitations of existing market intervention mechanisms.

Topic: transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. Q5. The persistence of food inflation despite distress sale of agricultural produce reflects deeper structural distortions in India’s agri-marketing system. Assess the factors responsible for this paradox. Examine the limitations of existing market intervention mechanisms. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why …

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“Input-side shocks in agriculture are often underestimated drivers of inflation in developing economies.” Examine this assertion and evaluate its impact on food security.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q4. “Input-side shocks in agriculture are often underestimated drivers of inflation in developing economies.” Examine this assertion and evaluate its impact on food security. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Recent global supply disruptions and rising …

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India’s High Food Inflation

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: In 2023, while world food prices experienced a significant decline from their 2022 highs, India saw persistently high food inflation, reaching 9.5% in December 2023. This contrasts sharply with global deflation of -10.1% during the same period.   Factors contributing to the drop in global food prices …

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Tackling Food Inflation

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Indian Economy/ Agriculture   Source: ICRIER  Context: An ICRIER paper, “Tackling Food Inflation: Is restricting exports and imposing stocking limits the optimal policy?” discusses the causes of high food inflation in India, and government actions, and suggests alternative solutions.   Current status of India’s Food Inflation: India’s retail inflation in August …

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