Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes;
2. The digital revolution in India has transformed lives of ordinary citizens, given power to the poorest and marginalised, and offered the young the ability to create. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Until a few years ago, access to technology was considered a privilege restricted to the urban elite. The internet was unaffordable for people in rural areas. Only 25 crore Indians used the internet till 2014, which increased to 84 crore in 2022. Earlier, the cost of 1GB of data was about Rs 300. Now it has come down to about Rs 13.5 per GB, making it affordable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the achievements and limitations of India’s digital revolution.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the major aspects of India’s digital revolution – new skills, access job opportunities, and connect with people from all over the world etc. Cite certain schemes launched by the government in this regard.
Next, write about the impact of the above – democratized access to knowledge and communication, giving a voice to the previously marginalized, enabled young people to start businesses and create content, generating economic growth and job creation etc.
Next, write about the limitations of India in the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
