Daily Practice Sheet 15 October 2022

Daily Practice Sheet

15  October 2022

CSE Mains 2023

Day 10 Target

Mains Master Notes Economic Issues related to direct and indirect subsidies

Previous Year Questions

1. How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?
2. What are the different types of agriculture subsidies given to farmers at the national and state levels? Critically analyze the agriculture subsidy regime with the reference to the distortions created by it.

Contest Questions

1. Farm subsidies are a drain on public finance, only capital investment can help farmers come out of poverty trap. Discuss

Source: Mains Master Notes

Winner of Daily Answer Writing content will be announced tomorrow morning.

Current Affairs Based

GS 1: Geography

1. What are ocean currents? What are the causes of currents? Discuss their impact.

GS 1: Society

1. According to the 2018-19 Economic Survey, India’s demographic dividend will peak around 2041, when the share of the working age population is expected to hit 59%. In this context, does India need a population policy?
2. What do you understand by feminisation of agriculture?

GS 3: Economy

1. Discuss the significance of livestock in achieving inclusive growth in India.

GS 3: Environment

1. Critically examine the question of food vs fuel in the context of bioethanol economy. How can it be revolved? [Reference: DownToEarth]
2. Make case of vegetarianism

GS 4: Ethics

1. What do you understand by influencer marketing?
2. Discuss ethical issues concerning fund utilization in the government.