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Analysis | What is forcing Indian women to stay at home?
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Relevant for General Studies. Fall armyworm, first detected in maize fields in India last year, can wreak havoc across crops
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Relevant for General Studies Paper 1 & 2. A recent central ordinance, which extends reservation to SCs and STs in
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Relevant for General Studies Paper 3, Sociology & Essay. Addressing the knowledge gap among smallholders can significantly improve productivity, farmer
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