(i) Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
(ii) Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
(iii) Government Budgeting.
(iv) Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
(v) 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.
(vi) Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
(vii) Land reforms in India.
(viii) Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
(ix) Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
(x) Investment models.
Que. Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India. भारत में खाद्य प्रसंस्करण उद्योग के कार्यक्षेत्र और महत्त्व का सविस्तार वर्णन कीजिए। Structure of the Answer … Read More
Que. What are the main bottlenecks in upstream and downstream process of marketing of agricultural products in India? भारत में कृषि उत्पादों के विपणन की ऊर्ध्वमुखी और अधोमुखी प्रक्रिया में … Read More
Que. Assess the role of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production, productivity and income of horticulture farms. How far has it succeeded in increasing the income of farmers? … Read More
Que. What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How will MSP rescue the farmers from the low income trap? न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य (एम.एस.पी.) से आप क्या समझते हैं? … Read More
Que. What are the reformative steps taken by the Government to make food grain distribution system more effective? अनाज वितरण प्रणाली को अधिक प्रभावी बनाने हेतु सरकार द्वारा कौन-कौन से … Read More
Que. What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India? राष्ट्रीय खाद्य सुरक्षा … Read More
Que. What are the major challenges of Public Distribution System (PDS) in India? How can it be made effective and transparent? भारत में सार्वजनिक वितरण प्रणाली (पी.डी.एस.) की प्रमुख चुनौतियाँ … Read More
Que. Elucidate the importance of buffer stocks for stabilizing agricultural prices in India. What are the challenges associated with the storage of buffer stocks? Discuss. भारत में कृषि कीमतों के … Read More
Que. What is Integrated Farming System? How is it helpful to small and marginal farmers in India? समेकित कृषि प्रणाली क्या है? भारत में छोटे और सीमांत किसानों के लिए … Read More
Que. Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions. खपत पैटर्न एवं विपणन दशाओं में परिवर्तन के संदर्भ में, … Read More