Topic-1

Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

Topic-2

Inclusive growth and issues arising from it

Topic-3

Government Budgeting.

Topic-4

Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport, and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.

Topic-5

Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing

Topic-6

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

Topic-7

Land reforms in India.

Topic-8

Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.

Topic-9

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc.

Topic-10

Investment models.