The 21st century has ushered in a transformative era in international trade, marked by the ascendancy of expansive regional trade blocs.
UPSC Mains
UPSC Mains – Examine the role of investments in promoting economic growth and employment in the country. How far have the recent measures taken by the government helped to boost investments in the country?
Investments contribute significantly to capital formation, a key determinant of a nation’s productivity. The infusion of capital stimulates productivity
UPSC Mains
UPSC Mains – “Ensuring better returns for farm produce has been the goal of successive governments since independence.” In light of this statement, explain the importance of agricultural marketing and the measures taken by the government to improve agricultural marketing in India. (15M, 250 Words)
Since independence, successive Indian governments have consistently aimed to enhance returns for farm produce. Agricultural marketing is pivotal in achieving
UPSC Mains
UPSC Mains – Discuss the importance of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Indian economy and examine the factors contributing to the recent decrease in FDI inflows. Suggest potential measures to boost FDI in India.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) involves an investor from one country establishing a lasting interest in an enterprise in another country.
UPSC Mains
UPSC Mains – Openness to trade and private enterprise usually has positive effects on growth. However, it can also promote inequality and a lack of inclusiveness. Examine.
Adopting trade liberalization and cultivating an environment supportive of private entrepreneurship are widely recognized strategies employed by nations
UPSC Mains
UPSC Mains – “Evaluate the impact of a persistent Current Account Deficit (CAD) on the macroeconomic stability of an economy. Discuss the measures that can be adopted by a country to manage and mitigate the adverse consequences of a high CAD.”
The CAD for the first half of 2022-23 was 3.3% of GDP, but the situation improved in Quarter 3: of 2022-23 due to lower commodity prices and moderated imports.
UPSC Mains
UPSC Mains – Does the public distribution system in India effectively achieve the goal of ensuring food security for the most vulnerable? Discuss.
The Public Distribution System (PDS) has evolved as a strategy to manage scarcity by distributing food grains at affordable prices
UPSC Prelims
UPSC Mains – What is the difference between FDI and FPI? What is the impact of Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) outflows on the Indian market and the value of the rupee?
Foreign institutional investor (FII) is a designation used by certain countries for international investors in their stock markets.
Q 64. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.
UPSC Prelims 2023 Q63. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The soil in tropical rainforests is rich in nutrients.
