Examine the role of the services sector in sustaining India’s economic growth in recent years. Evaluate the major structural challenges affecting long-term expansion of the sector. Suggest measures to improve resilience and competitiveness in the sector.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. Examine the role of the services sector in sustaining India’s economic growth in recent years. Evaluate the major structural challenges affecting long-term expansion of the sector. Suggest measures to improve resilience and competitiveness in the sector. (15 M) Difficulty …

“The contraction in core sector output signals deeper macroeconomic challenges beyond cyclical slowdown.” Examine the recent trends. Analyse sectoral imbalances and evaluate policy responses required.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q4. “The contraction in core sector output signals deeper macroeconomic challenges beyond cyclical slowdown.” Examine the recent trends. Analyse sectoral imbalances and evaluate policy responses required. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent contraction in core …

“Strategic autonomy in the economy today depends as much on supply-chain integration as on domestic self-reliance”. Discuss.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q4. “Strategic autonomy in the economy today depends as much on supply-chain integration as on domestic self-reliance”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India’s evolving understanding of strategic autonomy in an era of supply-chain disruptions, …

Assess India’s current growth trajectory amid prevailing global economic uncertainty. Explain the factors that underpin India’s relative economic resilience. Suggest policy measures required to sustain this resilience over the medium term.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q4. Assess India’s current growth trajectory amid prevailing global economic uncertainty. Explain the factors that underpin India’s relative economic resilience. Suggest policy measures required to sustain this resilience over the medium term. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why …

Forex Reserves

Source: BS Context: India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $4.5 billion, crossing the $702 billion mark for the first time, mainly due to a sharp rise in gold reserves valued at over $108.5 billion. The rise was driven by RBI’s gold purchases and an increase in global gold prices, while foreign currency assets slightly declined …