Financial and Banking sector reforms

The Banking System at the time of independence was largely urban oriented and remained out of reach of rural population. Commercial Banks mostly confined their lending to trade, commerce and industry and treated agriculture as a non priority. Security- oriented lending was the order of the day. Banks did not pay any attention to the … Read more

Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management

Agro Food Processing: Forming village clusters and establishing Food Storage, Food Processing Industry is of enormous significance for India’s development because of the vital linkages and synergies that it promotes between the two pillars of the economy, namely Industry and Agriculture. India is world’s second largest producer of food and has the potential to become … Read more

03.01.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   National tiger estimation from feb 5 to march 26   The national tiger estimation will be conducted in four phases from february 5 to march 26, 2018 in the state. Along with the forest workers, indian citizens over 18 years of age can also take part in the estimation. Applicants can send … Read more

Issues and challenges related with quality and supply of seed, manure

Seed is the true carrier of technology. In India, three sets of institutions produce seeds:research institutions and agricultural universities; public sector seed producing corporations; andprivate sector firms including multinationals. The last decade has seen two main developmentsin seed market. One, production of quality seed has risen at a rapid rate after 2005-06. And two,public sector … Read more

08.05.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Mou signed on ppp mode for placement services   A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the State’s Employment Department and Yashasvi Academy for Talent Management Private Ltd., Pune for the upgradation of employment offices as placement centres on the basis of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.   As many as 15 districts … Read more

Concept of public service

Concept of public service Public service is a service which is provided by government to people living within its jurisdiction, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing provision of services. The term is associated with a social consensus (usually expressed through democratic elections) that certain services should be available to all, regardless of … Read more

21.02.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Mp taekwondo players win gold, silver medals   The Taekwondo players of Madhya Pradesh brought laurels to the State by winning gold and silver medals at the international championship. The Taekwondo players of Madhya Pradesh Taekwondo Academy showcased an impressive show at Fujairah Cup 2018.   In the sixth Fujairah Cup held in … Read more

Madhya Pradesh: Health, infrastructure and health policy

Madhya Pradesh: Health, infrastructure and health policy The state of Madhya Pradesh is one of the Empowered Action Group states of the National Health Mission. These states have struggled to contain population growth at manageable levels and have poorer quality of life indicators than other states. The central government has released significant funds to address … Read more