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“A high growth rate can coexist with significant economic distress if the gains of growth are unevenly distributed.” Analyse the factors contributing to this disconnect. What measures are required to make economic growth more inclusive?

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q5. “A high growth rate can coexist with significant economic distress if the gains of growth are unevenly distributed.” Analyse the factors contributing to this disconnect. What measures are required to make economic growth more inclusive? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Despite …

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What is the care economy? Examine its contribution to economic and social development.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. What is the care economy? Examine its contribution to economic and social development. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: IE Why the question The recent Supreme Court recognition of the economic value of unpaid domestic labour has revived discussions on the care economy and its contribution …

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To what extent is economic mobility a more meaningful indicator of developmental progress than aggregate economic growth? Analyse the factors influencing mobility in India. Suggest measures to strengthen it.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q5. To what extent is economic mobility a more meaningful indicator of developmental progress than aggregate economic growth? Analyse the factors influencing mobility in India. Suggest measures to strengthen it. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India’s rapid economic growth has been accompanied …

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Assess the challenges faced by the Indian middle class in maintaining purchasing power despite sustained economic growth. Discuss the structural factors responsible for this trend.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources. Q6. Assess the challenges faced by the Indian middle class in maintaining purchasing power despite sustained economic growth. Discuss the structural factors responsible for this trend. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Despite sustained economic growth, concerns persist regarding declining …

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“Weak law and order undermines not only security but also development outcomes.” Discuss the interlinkages between law and order and economic development. Assess its impact on state capacity.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Q2. “Weak law and order undermines not only security but also development outcomes.” Discuss the interlinkages between law and order and economic development. Assess its impact on state capacity. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent debates on governance deficits and law and …

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Analyse the relationship between judicial efficiency and economic development in India. Examine how negotiated justice can strengthen this linkage. Suggest institutional reforms required.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. Analyse the relationship between judicial efficiency and economic development in India. Examine how negotiated justice can strengthen this linkage. Suggest institutional reforms required. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Persistent judicial delays and rising pendency have brought focus on …

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India Post: Helping small entrepreneurs make a big impact

Context India Post is streamlining the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) by conducting third-party verifications, ensuring faster subsidy disbursal, reducing bureaucracy, and empowering small businesses in Telangana. Key Aspects Third-Party Verification by India Post – Postal staff physically verify business units before subsidy disbursement. Eg: Konga Srinivasa Rao’s transformer unit secured a ₹9 lakh …

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