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India-China Disputes and India’s Growing Global Influence

China will be an ongoing challenge for the Indian foreign and security policy establishment. Its hegemonistic ambitions are clearly evident from the fact that its territorial ingress and disputes are with more countries than it shares a border with.

After the perfidious war of 1962, India became wiser and focussed on creating stronger defences against Chinese designs which have become far more robust during the past few years as greater focus on creating state of the art border infrastructure and quick response mechanisms have been created.

Impact of Livestock Sector on Income Growth

Despite an increased share (30%) of livestock in the agricultural GDP, most of the big-ticket budget items in agriculture, such as food subsidy and fertiliser subsidy, cater to the crop sector.

ANIMAL husbandry, the practice of breeding and nurturing domesticated animals, has been an essential part of agriculture since ancient times. It played a crucial role in the development of human societies by providing milk, meat, wool and leather. Now its role in producing and exporting dairy-based products (cheese, butter, ice cream etc.), meat and meat products, eggs and leather is increasing.

A Diplomat’s Stand on Pentagon Document Leak

Hackers seem to have acquired a new heft and respect even from the State actors. Hackathons are conducted to crack the codes. Friends spy not only on enemies and adversaries but also on friends, proving that there are no permanent friends or enemies but interests. Any leaks, therefore, cause international embarrassment and can make friendly leaders even more nervous as many understandings and assessments are made and shared even at the highest level in great confidence.

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: ‘Reform, Perform and Transform’ the Fisheries Sector

The fisheries sector is a direct source of livelihood for more than 20 million fishers and fish farmers and contributes INR 1.75 trillion annually to the gross value added to India's economy. Considering the present and upcoming growth and potential in the fisheries sector in India, PM Matsya Sampada Yojana scheme aims to bring the Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development in this sector. It also helps to modernise and strengthen the value chain, enhance traceability and establish a robust fisheries management framework, and, at the same time, ensure the socio-economic welfare of fishers and fish farmers.

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