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11Mar 2025

Rising Gender Divide in Agriculture

Syllabus: GS 3: Agriculture Why in the News? Recently, discussions on gender disparities in India’s agri-food systems have gained attention, highlighting how technological advancements and systemic barriers impact women’s productivity, decision-making, and access to resources in agriculture and fisheries. Women’s Role in India’s Agri-Food Systems Women play a crucial role in India’s agri-food systems, contributing …

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19Feb 2025

India’s High Import Tariffs Driven by Agricultural Protectionism

Why in the news? India’s average import tariff (17%) is the highest among BRICS nations and five times that of the U.S. (3.3%), mainly due to high agricultural tariffs. The U.S. is pushing for tariff reductions, impacting trade negotiations. India’s Import Tariff Structure India’s average import tariff in 2023 was 17%, significantly higher than the …

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29Jan 2025

Case Study-2 :Land Acquisition Controversy in KWIN City: Balancing Development and Justice

KWIN City, a rapidly growing twin city of Bengaluru, has been earmarked for multiple infrastructure projects, including a smart city initiative, expressway expansion, and an industrial hub. The government has allocated ₹5000 crore for land acquisition, but the process has been marred by allegations of corruption, illegal land grabbing, and favoritism towards influential individuals. There …

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