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State of Rural Entrepreneurs in India Why in the news? Despite the growing numbers of rural entrepreneurs, the productivity of such entrepreneurs is concerning. What are the factors that promote rural entrepreneurship? Skilling – National rural livelihoods mission (NRLM) and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is a placement linked skill development programme. TheseRead more

Drug trafficking in India Why in News? The global drug trade is a major problem that has put security and law enforcement agencies on high alert worldwide, including in India. Why is Drug Trafficking Dangerous? It is a social problem that harms youth and families and the money it generates is diverted for disruptive activitiesRead more

Evaluation of PM MUDRA Yojana Why in news? Recently Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) completed 8 years contributing immensely to the inclusion of several communities that have traditionally been underrepresented as an entrepreneur. What is Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)? PMMY provides collateral-free loans up to 10 lakh to the non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises initially.Read more

Issues with Farm Mechanization Why in News? According to a recently released white paper by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), the farm machinery industry in India faces significant challenges in meeting the demands of small and marginal farmers. Status of Farm Mechanization in India The farm machinery industry is characterized by bothRead more

Medicinal Significance of Biodiversity Loss Why in news? The loss of biodiversity in the recent times drives the medicinal species to extinction and ultimately jeopardizes the human health. What is the status of biodiversity loss in India? According to a recent report, India has seen the highest rise in deforestation in the last 30 years.Read more

Large Hadron Collider Why in News? The LHC (Large Hadron Collider) has recently undergone upgrades to make it more accurate and sensitive and will start collecting data in May 2023. The LHC has undergone upgrades to increase its sensitivity and accuracy, allowing scientists to study particles with even higher energy. What is Hadron? Hadron isRead more

 India on the IFA negotiations Why in news? India did not join the recently conducted Investment Facilitation Agreement (IFA) negotiations because of the flaws in the investor-state dispute settlement claims. What is an Investment Facilitation Agreement (IFA)? IFA is a trade agreement proposed by the World Trade Organization. Aim – To create legally binding provisionsRead more

India’s Dairy Sector Needs a Structural Shift Why in the news? The Centre has reportedly been considering import of butter and ghee as the country is facing with a milk shortage. What is the significance of milk and dairy products? Milk and milk products are rich in protein. They are a key source of calcium,Read more

 Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Why in the news? Recently, the Government approved the construction of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) project after seven years of in-principle approval. It will be built by the Department of Atomic Energy and the Department of Science and Technology with the U.S. National Science Foundation and several nationalRead more

Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) Why in  the news? Recently, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced interchange fees of up to 1.1% on merchant UPI transactions done using prepaid payment instruments. What are Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs)? PPI – Prepaid payment instruments are payment instruments that facilitate purchase of goods and services against theRead more