Context: The “Make the World Wear Khadi” campaign is part of the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai from 1 to 4 May 2025. About Make the World Wear Khadi Campaign: What is it? A global campaign to blend Khadi’s heritage with modern fashion, positioning it as a desirable global brand. …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, Q5. Why does India lag behind in textile exports despite being a global leader in fibre production? How do fragmented supply chains and high production costs affect competitiveness? What measures can enhance efficiency and integration? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the …
Syllabus: Textile sector Source: SANSAD TV Context: Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, was held in New Delhi, showcasing India’s textile advancements and global trade potential. The Indian government aims to triple textile exports from ₹3 lakh crore to ₹9 lakh crore by 2030, leveraging sustainability, innovation, and policy support. Overview of India’s …
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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Q6. How does the textile industry contribute to environmental pollution in India, and what role can sustainable consumer choices play in reducing its impact? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The environmental crisis in the epicentre of India’s hand-block printing industry speaks …
Source: IE Context: Union Finance Minister announced a five-year mission to boost the productivity and sustainability of Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton farming in India during the Union Budget 2025-26. About ELS Cotton: What is ELS Cotton? ELS cotton refers to cotton varieties with fibre lengths of 30 mm and above, known for their superior quality, softness, and durability. Primarily derived from the Gossypium barbadense species, …
Context: The textile industry has urged the government for reimbursement of all the duties and taxes incurred during production to help enhance overall competitiveness of the sector. Cotton textiles exports declined by 16.50 per cent during April 2019 to February 2020 to USD 9,405 million compared to USD 11,262 million in the same period …
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