The FAO Agricola Medal

Source: PMISubject: International Organisation Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the prestigious Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. The FAO Agricola Medal About The FAO Agricola Medal: What It Is? The Agricola Medal (named after Agricola, the Latin word for …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Introduction The International Labour Organization (ILO) has raised concerns about jobless growth, a trend exacerbated by automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Rising income inequality and unemployment in India have renewed discussions on Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a …

PM-Kisan scheme

Topics Covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions. PM-Kisan scheme: Context: The eighth instalment of minimum financial benefit under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme has been released. This was the …

PM KISAN

Topics Covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions. PM KISAN What to study? For Prelims: Features of the scheme. For Mains: Significance and performance of the scheme. Context: PM-KISAN Scheme completes one year …

PM – KISAN scheme

Topics Covered:Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. PM – KISAN scheme What to study? For Prelims: Key Features of the scheme. For Mains: Significance, relevance and need for the scheme, concerns …