Subject: Economy Context: Indian government has identified 12 priority sectors with potential for import substitution and boosting exports. Concept: Identified sectors: Food processing, organic farming, iron & steel, aluminium& copper, agrochemicals, electronics, industrial machinery, furniture, leather & footwear, auto parts, textiles and marine products. Import substitution The policy of encouraging domestic production by raising barriers […]
Subject: Economy Context: The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Environment Ministry has recommended the grant of Environmental Clearance for the development of an economic corridor between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka under Bharatmala Pariyojna Concept: It is a new umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across […]
Subject: Economy Context: National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated on 10th July every year which aims to draw attention to changing the way the country manages fisheries resources to ensure sustainable stocks and healthy ecosystems. Concept: On the occasion of ‘National Fish Farmers Day’ that NFDB in collaboration with the NBFGR will take up the work to […]