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China + 1 strategy

Mains > International relations > India and Global Regions > Manufacturing sector

IN NEWS: Recent studies consider India and Vietnam as attractive alternatives for China plus one strategy. CHINA PLUS ONE STRATEGY: Coined back in 2013, it is a global business strategy in which companie...

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For Mains, questions on the topic can be asked in GS 3 (Economic development) and GS 2 (International relations). The content can also be used in questions related to infrastructure and investment.
For Prelims, questions on various government measures and reports/indices can be asked.

FEB 3

Innovations for Defence Excellence (IDEX)

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Defence technology > Manufacturing sector

Why in news? The defence ministry signed the 150th contract for defence innovation under a framework called “iDEX" that was launched by Prime Minister. About Innovations for Defence Excellence (IDEX...

DEC 26

Review of 8 Years of Make in India

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Manufacturing sector

WHY IN NEWS: The Government's flagship programme 'Make in India' completed eight-year on September 25, 2022. As ‘Make in India’ completes 8 years, annual FDI doubles to USD 83 billion. ...

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For mains, questions can be asked on prospects and challenges of Make in India, suggestions to improve the manufacturing sector etc.
For Prelims, questions can be expected on World Bank’s ease of doing business rankings, salient provisions of various government initiatives related to Make in India etc.

OCT 5

Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing in India

Mains > Industry and infrastructure > Industrial Policies > Manufacturing sector

IN NEWS: Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched a report titled as 'Globalise to Localise: Exporting at Scale and Deepening the Ecos...

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For Mains, questions on electronics manufacturing industry can be asked in GS 3. The content can also be used in questions related to international relations and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
For Prelims, questions on the features of various government schemes can be expected.

SEP 14

Jute Industry

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Manufacturing sector

IN NEWS: The ongoing crisis of the jute industry in West Bengal has led to the closure of several jute mills. WHAT ARE THE ONGOING ISSUES? Mills are procuring raw jute at prices higher than what they ar...

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Mains: Questions can be asked on challenges and prospects of jute sector and government initiatives to revive the sector in GS 3.
Prelims: Questions can be asked on conditions for growth of jute (i.e ideal range of temp, rainfall etc.), initiatives taken by government to support the sector etc.

MAY 5

INDIA’S DEFENCE EXPORTS

Mains > Science and Technology > Defence technology > Manufacturing sector

IN NEWS: In a big boost to India’s defence exports, BrahMos Aerospace has inked a USD 375 million deal with the Philippines to provide the shore based anti-ship variant of BrahMos cruise missile to the countr...

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For Mains, questions on defence export and indegenisation of defence can be asked in GS 3. The content can also be used in GS 2 (International relations) and GS 3 (Industry).
For Prelims, questions on the features of Brahmos and other missile systems of India can be asked.

MAR 4

Prospects And Challenges Of Pharmaceutical Sector In India

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Manufacturing sector

WHY IN NEWS? In its latest report, ICRA has argued that Indian pharma could clock in 9-11% of growth in FY22, driven by a push from domestic and emerging markets. STATISTICS: India is the largest provide...

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Mains: Questions are expected on prospects and challenges of Indian pharmaceutical industry, steps taken by government, suggestions to promote the sector etc.
Prelims: Questions can be asked on National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana etc.

JAN 26

PM-MITRA scheme

Preliminary > Economic Development > Miscellaneous > Manufacturing sector

Why in news? Union Cabinet recently approves seven mega textile parks under PM-MITRA scheme, allocates Rs 4,445 crore for next five years. About PM MITRA scheme: PM MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region ...

OCT 7

SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES (SEZ)

Mains > Industry and infrastructure > Infrastructure & Investment models > Manufacturing sector

IN NEWS: The government is considering a proposal to allow producers in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to sell their output to the domestic market without treating them as imports. The government will soon free up...

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For Prelims, questions on the features of SEZs in India, the SEZ Act, 2005 and its objectives can be asked.
For Mains, questions on SEZs can be asked in GS 3. The content can also be used in questions related to promotion of export, development of manufacturing sector, generating employment and investment etc.

SEP 9

Production Linked Incentive Scheme

Preliminary > Economic Development > Indian Economy and Issues > Manufacturing sector

Why in news? The Central government approved production-linked incentive (PLI) for the textile sector with a budgetary outlay of Rs.10,683 crore. What is PLI Scheme? The scheme aims to give companies inc...

SEP 8