Industrial minerals play a crucial role across diverse sectors in India, contributing significantly to manufacturing, construction, energy, electronics
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UPSC Mains – How does India’s Semiconductor Mission contribute to the development of a robust domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry? (10M, 150 words)
Established as an autonomous business division within Digital India Corporation, the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) holds comprehensive administrative
UPSC Mains – Highlight the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, relating to “critical and strategic” minerals. Analyze how the categorization of certain minerals impacts resource management in India. (250 words)
On August 2, Parliament sanctioned the 2023 Amendment Bill for Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation), targeting private investment in crucial minerals
UPSC Mains – What are critical minerals, and why are they considered essential for the modern economy and technological advancements? (10M, 150 words)
Critical minerals are indispensable natural resources crucial for both the modern economy and technological advancement. With unique properties
UPSC Mains – Examine the obstacles encountered by India’s inland fisheries sector and the strategies outlined by the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to overcome them. Evaluate the potential of the scheme in enhancing the productivity of inland water bodies. (15M, 250 words)
PMMSY, launched as part of the ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ initiative, has secured a monumental investment of Rs. 20,050 crores. The scheme prioritizes
Q65. With reference to Convertible Bonds, consider the following statements:
As there is an option to exchange the bond for equity
Q64. With reference to the ‘Banks Board Bureau (BBB) which of the following statements is correct?
The Governor of the Chairman of BBB.
Q63. Consider the following statements:
In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India
The rating agency is popularly known as ICRA
UPSC Prelims 2022 Q62. Consider the following States:
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Himachal Pradesh
Tripura
UPSC Prelims 2022 Q61. Consider the following statements:
The tight monetary policy of the US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight.