APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023-Economic Development of India AP

Explain the regulation of agricultural markets in India. Discuss the scope of farmer-market linkages with a special mention of the e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) in India.

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Regulation of Agricultural Markets in India and Farmer-Market Linkages: A Focus on e-NAM Introduction: India’s agricultural sector, employing over half its population, is crucial to its economy. However, historically, Indian farmers faced significant challenges in accessing fair prices for their produce due to fragmented markets, exploitative intermediaries, and lack of market information. Regulation of agricultural … Read more

Explain the impact of the Rainbow Revolution in India. Discuss the scope for Industrial Transformation in Indian Agriculture.

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The Rainbow Revolution and Industrial Transformation in Indian Agriculture Introduction: The “Rainbow Revolution” in India refers to the diversification of agricultural production beyond traditional crops like rice and wheat to include horticulture, floriculture, and other high-value crops. This diversification aims to enhance farmers’ incomes, improve nutritional security, and boost export potential. Simultaneously, the push for … Read more

The focus of the government has shifted from women development to women-led development. Examine this statement in the context of Education, Skilling, and Microfinance.

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From Women Development to Women-Led Development: A Shift in Focus Introduction: The traditional approach to women’s development often focused on treating women as beneficiaries of welfare programs, aiming to uplift them through targeted interventions. This “women development” approach, while well-intentioned, often lacked agency and empowerment at its core. Recently, there’s been a perceptible shift towards … Read more

Explain the reasons leading to higher Public Debt in India. Discuss the scope of public debt sustainability in India.

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India’s Rising Public Debt: Causes and Sustainability Introduction: India’s public debt, the total amount owed by the central and state governments, has been steadily increasing over the past few decades. While some level of public debt is considered normal for financing public goods and services, excessive debt can hinder economic growth and stability. Understanding the … Read more

What are the factors that spur foreign investment in India? Explain the major features of India’s Consolidated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy. Briefly discuss the present situation of FDI equity inflows in India.

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Factors Spurring Foreign Investment in India and India’s FDI Policy Introduction: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in a nation’s economic growth, contributing to capital formation, technology transfer, and job creation. India, with its large and diverse market, has attracted significant FDI over the years. However, the inflow isn’t uniform and depends on … Read more

Explain the effects of prevailing low global growth and high global inflation on the present Indian economy. Discuss the methods to control inflation with special mention of inflation targeting.

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The Impact of Global Economic Headwinds on India and Strategies for Inflation Control Introduction: The global economy is currently grappling with a confluence of challenges: sluggish growth and persistently high inflation. This “stagflationary” environment, unseen in decades for many developed economies, presents significant headwinds for even relatively robust economies like India’s. While India boasts strong … Read more

Explain the policy framework for the development of Civil Aviation in Andhra Pradesh. Discuss the development of Greenfield Airport projects in the state.

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The Policy Framework for Civil Aviation Development in Andhra Pradesh and Greenfield Airport Projects Introduction: Andhra Pradesh, a state on the southeastern coast of India, is strategically located and possesses significant potential for growth in the civil aviation sector. Its development hinges on a robust policy framework that encourages investment, infrastructure development, and sustainable growth. … Read more

Explain the PUSH strategy of the Government of Andhra Pradesh with respect to the Export Promotion Policy (2022–27). Discuss the challenges of the export sector and the support extended by the AP Government towards export promotion.

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Andhra Pradesh’s PUSH Strategy and Export Promotion (2022-27) Introduction: Andhra Pradesh (AP), a state on the eastern coast of India, has embarked on an ambitious export promotion drive through its Export Promotion Policy (2022-27). Central to this policy is the “PUSH” strategy – an acronym representing Promotion, Upskilling, Support, and Hub development. This strategy aims … Read more

What are the features of a Smart City? Explain the role of Smart Cities in economic development. Discuss the challenges faced in financing Smart Cities under the Smart City Mission and the solutions to overcome these challenges.

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Smart Cities: Features, Economic Impact, and Financing Challenges Introduction: The concept of a “Smart City” has gained significant traction globally, representing an urban environment that leverages digital technologies to improve the quality of life for its citizens and enhance its overall efficiency. While there’s no universally agreed-upon definition, a Smart City generally integrates information and … Read more

Explain the impact of Digital Public Infrastructure on socio-economic development in India. Discuss the steps taken by the Indian Government to accelerate digital infrastructure and reduce the digital divide in India.

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The Impact of Digital Public Infrastructure on Socio-Economic Development in India Introduction: India’s socio-economic landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by the proliferation of digital public infrastructure (DPI). DPI refers to shared digital platforms and services provided by the government or public entities, accessible to all citizens. These include digital identity (Aadhaar), payment systems … Read more