APSC Mains 2022 GS3

The Supply Chain of Agricultural Produce encompasses the entire journey agricultural goods take from production on farms to their final delivery to consumers. This chain includes several critical stages: production, post-harvest handling, storage, transportation, processing, marketing, and distribution. Each stage involves various players, infrastructure, and transactions, all essential for moving

The National Green Hydrogen Mission in India aims to position the country as a global hub for green hydrogen production, with the objective of reducing carbon emissions, fostering energy security, and boosting economic growth. Here are its salient features: A. Target for Green Hydrogen Production The mission aims to achieve

The National Logistics Policy (NLP), launched in 2022, aims to streamline India’s logistics sector by improving infrastructure, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency. Its goal is to make India a globally competitive logistics hub and achieve a logistics cost target of 8% of GDP (from the current 13-14%) by 2030. Here’s

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think, learn, and perform tasks autonomously or with minimal human intervention. By analyzing vast amounts of data and recognizing patterns, AI can optimize processes, predict outcomes, and even make decisions, impacting sectors ranging from

India, with vast flood-prone areas across river basins like the Brahmaputra, Ganga, and Mahanadi, faces annual disruptions to lives, infrastructure, and agriculture due to flooding. The Central Water Commission (CWC) estimates that over 40 million hectares are vulnerable, and with climate change, the frequency and intensity of floods are rising.