Examine the role of supermarkets in supply chain management of fruits, vegetables and food items. How do they eliminate a number of intermediaries?

There is also a point of view that agriculture produce market committees (APMCs) set up under the state acts have not only impeded the development of agriculture but also have been the cause of food inflation in India. Critically examine.

What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India?

How are the principles followed by the NITI Aayog different from those followed by the erstwhile Planning Commission in India?

Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long-term Capital Gains Tax (LCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in the Union Budget for 2018-2019.

With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programme? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy.

Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comment on the progress made in India in this regard.

Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports rather than capital-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports. How would the recent phenomena of protectionism and currency manipulations in world trade affect macroeconomic stability of India?

Sikkim is the first ‘Organic State’ in India. What are the ecological and economical benefits of an Organic State?