White Revolution 2.0
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White Revolution 2.0

The most recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for the year 2022-23 indicates that milk has become the primary food item on which Indians, in both rural and urban areas, spend the most.

India's three-stage nuclear
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3 Science and Technology

The status of India’s nuclear programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.This event marks a significant milestone in India’s nuclear power program.

Paytm Payments Bank Crisis
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Paytm Payments Bank Crisis

Recently, Reserve Bank of India has issued an order to Paytm Payments Bank Ltd, a limited service bank that is permitted to accept deposits but is prohibited from issuing loans.

Plastic pollution
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Mountains of plastic are choking the Himalayan States

The Himalayan Region faces a severe plastic waste crisis, impacting its biodiversity, freshwater sources, and ecosystem health. Despite regulatory frameworks, challenges persist in waste management, especially in the hilly terrain.

Informal waste pickers
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Understanding the world of Informal Waste Pickers

March 1 marks International Waste Pickers Day, commemorating the Colombian waste pickers murdered in 1992. This article examines role of informal waste pickers in waste management.

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
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Household Consumption Expenditure Survey

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey was released after a gap of more than 11 years. This article analyses recent findings and trends in household consumption data.

Precision Farming
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Precision Farming

The Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research stated at the inaugural session of the national seminar on “Smart Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment” that precision farming is the future of crop production.

India’s Refinery Sector
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India’s Refinery Sector

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recently published a report on the outlook of the Indian oil market up to 2030. This comprehensive report delves into the potential changes in India’s position in the global oil market over the next decade.

industrialisation
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Why India needs deep industrialisation

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted nations, including India, to reconsider their economic strategies amidst challenges of industrial stagnation and inequality. The article emphasises the need for deep industrialization to address fundamental structural issues in the Indian economy.

Fiscal federalism
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Fiscal federalism

The financial dynamics between the central and state governments in India have recently come under scrutiny due to various policies and decisions that affect fiscal federalism.

India’s financial markets
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Exposing India’s financial markets to the vultures

The article discusses India’s efforts to integrate its government bonds into global indices towards internationalisation of bond market and the potential benefits and risks associated with this move.

Semiconductor
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Semiconductor scheme

The article discusses the challenges and potential of India’s Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme. This program aims to establish India as a major player in the global semiconductor industry.