Descriptive Prep: Brajesh Mohan

Agriculture Questions - UPSC CSE GS-III Q. Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India. Q. Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India. Q. Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India. What are the steps taken by the government to mitigate such depletion of groundwater? Q. Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processing industries for generating employment opportunities. Q. How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture? How can this technology help to uplift the socio-economic status of farmers?

Economics Questions - UPSC CSE GS-III Q. Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth? Q. What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and bilateralism? How can these challenges be met? Q. How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology play a crucial role in this endeavour? Q. What is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)? What is the potential role of CCUS in tackling climate change? Q. Explain how the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) can be used as a tool for assessing the fiscal performance of states in India. In what way would it encourage the states to adopt prudent and sustainable fiscal policies? Q. Discuss the rationale of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. What are its achievements? In what way can the functioning and outcomes of the scheme be improved? Q. India aims to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry in India? Mention the salient features of the India Semiconductor Mission. Q. Write a review on India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement (2015) and mention how these have been further strengthened in COP26 (2021). In this direction, how has the first Nationally Determined Contribution intended by India been updated in 2022?

PM Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone of the 7.2-km six-lane elevated Kona Expressway, worth Rs 1,200 crore, in West Bengal's Howrah district.

Market fears that the government may borrow more or increase debt supply is pushing yields higher. More supply of bonds → Prices fall → Yields rise. The Centre is proposing a simplified GST structure: — Replace 12% and 28% slabs with 5%, 18%, and 40% for Sin/Luxury Goods. — Less than 1% of items to remain in 0.25% and 3% slabs (for diamonds, gold, etc.).