Introduction: Food is the essence of life and the bedrock of our cultures and communities. It can be a powerful means to bring people together to grow, nourish and sustain the planet. The exceptional circumstances we have all been living in through 2020 underscores this not only does COVID-19 pose a threat to food …
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Context: In his recent address to the nation, PM Narendra Modi announced a three-month extension to the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana. The government would provide 5 kg of grains and 1 kg of chickpea monthly to about 800 million beneficiaries across the country. Alongside, he highlighted the implementation of the ‘One Nation, One …
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Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2. India achieved “food security” decades ago, it’s now time to plan for “nutritional self-reliance”. Analyze. (250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why this question Overflowing granaries give us the smug satisfaction of having solved the …
Insights into Editorial: Extending food security Summary: Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the two States that were holding out against pressure from New Delhi to implement the National Food Security Act (NFSA), have finally given their approval for the implementation of the act. Background: The Centre had recently warned of action if …
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QUESTIONS: 28/10/2013(Topics: Land reforms in India; Food security; Impact of schemes) Evaluate the track record of land reform in India in its various aspects, bringing out inter state differences. How would you interpret this record? (250 Words) What do you think has been the impact of Targeted Public Distribution System in India on food security for the poor? …
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(From PIB) Full Report, click here. SUMMARY The report on the State of Indian Agriculture placed by the Government to the Rajya Sabha, calls for wide-ranging reforms in agriculture sector to enable it to meet the growing demands and meet the challenges posed by various human and environmental factors. The report was placed in the …
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