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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 structural causes behind continuing farm suicides in India. Examine the changing nature of rural distress in the context of declining farm viability and labour insecurity. Suggest a robust framework for sustainable agrarian transformation.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage Q5. Analyse the structural causes behind continuing farm suicides in India. Examine the changing nature of rural distress in the context of declining farm viability and labour insecurity. Suggest a robust framework for sustainable agrarian transformation. …

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Farmer suicides in India

Context: A 28-year analysis of NCRB data (1995–2023) shows that farmer and agricultural labourer suicides remain structurally entrenched in India, with a sharp resurgence in 2023. About Farmer suicides in India: What it is? Farmer suicides refer to deaths by suicide among cultivators and agricultural labourers, recorded annually by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). …

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Narsapuram Lace Craft

Source:  DC Subject: Art and Culture Context: The Prime Minister highlighted Narsapuram Lace Craft in Man Ki Baat as a model of women-led economic empowerment and cultural continuity. The craft’s Geographical Indication (GI) tag has renewed national attention on this traditional livelihood of the Godavari region. About Narsapuram Lace Craft: What it is? Narsapuram Lace …

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Animal husbandry and fisheries have emerged as key drivers of rural transformation in India. Discuss their contribution to the rural economy. Explain their role in promoting sustainable farming systems. Suggest policy measures for their effective integration.

Topic: Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Aquaculture Q2. Animal husbandry and fisheries have emerged as key drivers of rural transformation in India. Discuss their contribution to the rural economy. Explain their role in promoting sustainable farming systems. Suggest policy measures for their effective integration. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Relevant as …

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National Cooperative Policy – 2025

Source:  TH Context: Union Home and Cooperation Minister unveiled the National Cooperative Policy – 2025 in New Delhi, aiming to revitalise India’s cooperative movement and empower rural, tribal, and marginalized communities through inclusive, tech-driven, and transparent cooperatives. About National Cooperative Policy – 2025: What is it? The National Cooperative Policy 2025 is a forward-looking, result-oriented …

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What are the causes of persistent agrarian distress despite rising agricultural production? How can income-based agricultural policy shift the current paradigm?

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. What are the causes of persistent agrarian distress despite rising agricultural production? How can income-based agricultural policy shift the current paradigm? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: Rising agricultural output has not alleviated the rural agrarian crisis, as highlighted by recent farmer …

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Analyse the economic and labour market implications of clean energy adoption in rural households.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5. Analyse the economic and labour market implications of clean energy adoption in rural households. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Due to the rising importance of clean cooking energy schemes like PMUY and their impact on rural economy, labour, and gender empowerment. Key Demand of the question …

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Why is the adoption of decentralised renewable energy crucial for agricultural mechanisation? Evaluate its role in reducing input costs and boosting farmer incomes. Examine long-term sustainability impacts.

Topic: Technology missions Q5. Why is the adoption of decentralised renewable energy crucial for agricultural mechanisation? Evaluate its role in reducing input costs and boosting farmer incomes. Examine long-term sustainability impacts. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question With rising focus on rural energy access and low-carbon agriculture, decentralised renewable energy (DRE) …

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