Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for Sugarcane
Context: Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved ₹340/quintal as the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for sugar season 2024-25 at sugar recovery rate of 10.25%. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agricultural Pricing and Marketing, Food Security) Dimensions of the Article: What is Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for Sugarcane? Factors considered for FRP […]
Current Affairs Quiz 23 February 2024
PIB Summaries 23 February 2024
CONTENTS Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for Sugarcane Context: Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved ₹340/quintal as the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for sugar season 2024-25 at sugar recovery rate of 10.25%. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agricultural Pricing and Marketing, Food Security) Dimensions of the Article: What is Fair and Remunerative […]
Current Affairs 23 February 2024
CONTENTS Challenges in India’s Fintech Landscape: Foreign Dominance and Regulatory Recommendations Context: In a recent report presented to Parliament, the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology raised concerns regarding the dominance of foreign-owned fintech apps in India’s digital payments ecosystem. Fintech is the use of digital platforms to provide financial services. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the […]
Static Quiz 23 February 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 February 2024
CONTENTS Space Sector Regulations Context: The final frontier was once considered to be space, but ongoing exploration has transformed it, replacing romantic ideals with narratives intertwined with financial, socio-economic, and geopolitical implications. Traditionally, space technologies and flights were costly and risky endeavors primarily undertaken by national agencies. However, this paradigm has shifted, with private-sector entities […]