Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
4. The covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected the economy leading to increase in unemployment rates across the country. Discuss the steps that are needed to overcome this issue as the economy recovers. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about steps that are needed to overcome unemployment caused by the pandemic.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving the context regarding the unemployment caused by the pandemic. Cite a statistic regarding the levels of unemployment.
Body:
Firstly, write about the important causes that led to the increasing the levels of unemployment during the pandemic.
Next, write about the steps that must be taken to reduce the employment levels in the economy – Labour-intensive measures, Accelerating Investment, diversification of agriculture, decentralised development and upskilling etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
