Disinvestment improves efficiency but also poses challenges for public welfare. Critically examine (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

Government  departments working in silos results in duplication and poor governance. In this context, discuss how the recent efforts like PM Gati Shakti have reformed the government working pattern (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

GSIII: Infrastructure – Energy, Transport, Investment Models   Q1. Government  departments working in silos results in duplication and poor governance. In this context, discuss how the recent efforts like PM Gati Shakti have reformed the government working pattern (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q2. Disinvestment improves efficiency but also poses challenges for public welfare. Critically

India’s dairy sector is often described as a ‘white goldmine’ of rural economy. Yet, it faces structural and operational bottlenecks. Discuss its potential, the key challenges, and suggest remedial measures. (Answer in 250 words  15 Marker)

Public Distribution System in India has gone beyond being an anti-poverty tool to emerge as a mechanism for ensuring nutritional security? Examine (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

Through excessive regulation, has the state become more of a hurdle than a facilitator in India’s agricultural marketing system? Comment  (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

GSIII – Agriculture – Crops, Irrigation, MSP, PDS, Land Reform   Q1. Through excessive regulation, has the state become more of a hurdle than a facilitator in India’s agricultural marketing system? Comment  (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q2. Public Distribution System in India has gone beyond being an anti-poverty tool to emerge as a mechanism

Micro-irrigation is celebrated as a silver bullet for water-stressed Indian agriculture, yet its penetration remains shallow.” Discuss the challenges in scaling up micro-irrigation in India. (Answer in 250 words  15 Marker)  

Fertiliser subsidies were meant to nourish the soil, but have they ended up impoverishing it. Critically examine (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

Legalising Minimum Support Price (MSP) can be seen as both a shield for farmers and a burden on the economy. Discuss (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)