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Sectoral composition (output and employment) – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary

Horticulture, milk and Animal Husbandry, aquaculture, fishing, sericulture, aviculture, Forestry and related activities. Industry includes various manufacturing sub-sectors. India’s definition of services sector includes its construction, retail, Software, IT, communications, hospitality, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regime, improved infrastructure and led to an expansion in the production of fast-moving consumer goods. Post-liberalisation, the Indian private sector … Read more

Skilled / Unskilled labour in Himachal Pradesh

Skilled / Unskilled labour in Himachal Pradesh Progressive reduction of Unemployment and creation of EMPLOYMENT opportunities has been one of the principal objectives of economic planning ever since the plan effort was undertaken in Himachal pradesh. Expansion of employment opportunities is a sine-qua-non to cover the backlog of unemployment and also to provide additional employment … Read more

Economy of Andra Pradesh for APPCS Prelims exam

, Andhra Pradesh is a state in the southern region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area and the tenth-largest by Population. The state has a long history of agriculture, and it is still a major contributor to the economy. However, in recent years, the state has seen a significant Growth in the … Read more

General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)

The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) is a multilateral agreement that sets rules for international trade in services. It was negotiated at the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and came into effect on January 1, 1995. The GATS covers all services except those supplied in the exercise … Read more

Gupta Architecture

Gupta Architecture is a software architecture that is designed to be scalable, reliable, and secure. It is based on the idea of dividing the system into multiple layers, each of which is responsible for a specific set of tasks. This allows each layer to be developed and maintained independently, which makes the system more scalable … Read more

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

The Consumer Price Index: A Vital Gauge of Inflation and Economic Health The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a crucial economic indicator that measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of consumer goods and services. It serves as a vital gauge of inflation, providing insights into … Read more

Central Services

The Backbone of Success: Understanding Central Services in Modern Organizations Central services, often referred to as shared services, are the unsung heroes of modern organizations. They provide essential support functions across departments, enabling businesses to operate efficiently and effectively. From finance and HR to IT and procurement, central services play a crucial role in streamlining … Read more

Sectoral Trends In National Income Of India

 Sectoral trends in NATIONAL INCOME of India In 1950-51, the share of the primary sec­tor in GDP was as high as 55.8%, while that of the Secondary Sector was only 15.2%. There has been a steady decline in the share of Primary Sector since then. It fell to 26% in 2000-01. On the … Read more

Inputs Of Agriculture

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Seed Seed is technically defined as ripened ovule containing embryo. Another definition says that the seed is a living embryo which is vital and basic input for attaining sustained Growth in agricultural production in different agro-climatic conditions. The embryo in the seed remains almost suspended for … Read more