UPSC Preparation Strategy

The assertion made by the All India Rural Credit Survey that “In the villages itself no form of credit organization will be suitable except the cooperative society” underscores the pivotal role of cooperative societies in addressing the credit needs of rural India.

There is also a point of view that Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) set up under the State Acts have not only impeded the development of agriculture but also have been the cause of food inﬂation in India. Critically examine. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

“While we flout India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates of employability.” What are we missing while doing so? Where will the jobs that India desperately needs come from? Explain. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

WTO is an important international institution where decisions taken affect countries in a profound manner. What is the mandate of WTO and how binding are their decisions? Critically analyse India’s stand on the latest round of talks on Food security. (12.5 marks, 200 words)

India has recently signed to become a founding member of the New Development Bank (NDB) and also the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). How will the roles of the two Banks be different? Discuss the strategic significance of these two Banks for India. (12.5 marks, 200 words)

The aim of Information Technology Agreements (ITAs) is to lower all taxes and tariffs on Information technology products by signatories to zero. What impact would such agreements have on India’s interests? (12.5 marks, 200 words)