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Why in the News? On the geopolitical and diplomatic stage, 2022 was a difficult year, especially following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. India’s way of handling the Ukraine Crisis: Following Non-Alignment Policy: As the conflict in Ukraine grew more divisive between the United States and the European Union on the one hand, and Russia on the …
Read MoreMahajanapadas(600 BCE) is also known as the the period of 2nd urbanization. The centre of activity shifted from the upper Ganga valley or madhyadesha to middle and lower Ganga valleys known in the contemporary Buddhist texts as majjhimadesha. Agriculture flourished due to the availability of fertile lands and iron production increased due to availability of …
Read MoreApproach: Introduce the answer by describing green revolution. In the body, first describe significance of green revolution in creating food sufficiency. In next section, discuss harmful implications of green revolution for nutritional security of future generations. Lastly, describe evergreen revolution and list measures to pursue it. Conclude with need to make agriculture sustainable and inclusive. …
Read MoreThe decline of the cities of Harappan valley civilization can be roughly traced to 1400 BC. The next major civilization in the ancient india is the vedic age, spanning over the period from 1500 bc to 600 bc. The Aryans were originally from the steppes region, from where they migrated to central asia. Later, they …
Read MoreApproach: Introduce by defining MSP. In the body, discuss various reasons for declaring MSP. Next, discuss issues related to the MSP regime in India. Lastly discuss the benefits and limitations of the proposal for giving legal backing to MSP in tabular format. Conclude with the need for progressive measures to reform the MSP regime. …
Read MoreApproach: Introduce the answer with defining the PM-KISAN yojna. In the body of the answer, discuss various benefits of PM-KISAN, a direct income transfer scheme. In the next part of the body, discuss various shortcomings of the scheme. In the last part of the body, discuss measures to improve the PM-KISAN yojna. Conclude the answer …
Read MoreApproach: Introduce the answer with defining the FPIs. In the body of the answer, highlight the various factors inhibiting the growth of FPI. In the next part of the body, discuss various remedial measures to promote FPIs. Conclude by highlighting the need to tackle the issue of FPI with urgency as it tackles issues of …
Read MoreApproach: Introduce the answer with a description of PDS. Mention role of FCI. In the body, discuss the common challenges in PDS and FCI. Next, discuss unique challenges of PDS and FCI in a table. Lastly, list a set of reforms to address issues in FCI and PDS. Conclude with summary of reforms to address …
Read MoreBUDDHISM Apart from Jainism, 6th century also witnessed the advent of another religion. Gautama founded Buddhism in 566 BC. The teachings of Buddhism had profound effect on Indian society. In the background of orthodox Hinduism and complex Vedic rituals and superstitions, Buddhism opened new avenues to evaluate spirituality and liberation. BUDDHA: Siddhartha Gautam was born …
Read MoreApproach: Introduce the answer with the need to turn agriculture into a profitable enterprise. Briefly describe the importance of digital technologies in agriculture. In the body, list ways in which digital technologies can turn agriculture into enterprise. Next mention issues in deploying ICT in agriculture. Conclude by mentioning the need for solutions based on convergence …
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