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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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Examine the relationship between fertility decline and changing gender roles in contemporary Indian society. What social transformations are associated with this process?

Topic: Population and associated issues Q1. Examine the relationship between fertility decline and changing gender roles in contemporary Indian society. What social transformations are associated with this process? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India’s ongoing demographic transition is closely linked with changing gender relations, family behaviour and social structures, making …

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“In India, economic modernisation has outpaced social reform.” How does this divergence shape pattern of inequality? What are its implications for social justice? Suggest measures to bridge this gap.

Topic:Role of women and women’s organization Q1. “In India, economic modernisation has outpaced social reform.” How does this divergence shape pattern of inequality? What are its implications for social justice? Suggest measures to bridge this gap. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Growing concerns about rising inequality despite high economic growth, …

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“Poverty in India is multidimensional and cannot be addressed through income-based interventions alone”. Examine this statement. Suggest a holistic policy framework to tackle poverty.

Topic: Issues relating to poverty Q3. “Poverty in India is multidimensional and cannot be addressed through income-based interventions alone”. Examine this statement. Suggest a holistic policy framework to tackle poverty. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To assess understanding of the evolving nature of poverty in India beyond income metrics, especially …

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Economic Survey 2025-26: Complete Highlights and Summary for UPSC

Official Resource Economic Survey of India 2025–26 Download PDF UPSC Economy Special Economic Survey 2026 Highlights: Complete Summary The Economic Survey 2025–26 signals India’s transition towards becoming a systemically indispensable global power, combining strong growth with historically low inflation. Economic Survey 2025-26 Highlights | UPSC GS3 Economy | Nikhil Sir Insights IAS The Union Ministry …

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“Poverty in India is increasingly a reflection of capability deprivation rather than income scarcity”. Elucidate this shift and highlight its policy implications.

Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger Q3. “Poverty in India is increasingly a reflection of capability deprivation rather than income scarcity”. Elucidate this shift and highlight its policy implications. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: To assess how India’s poverty profile is evolving from income-centric to capability-based deprivation and its …

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Dilemma in Growth and Social Equity

Context:  India is at a crossroads in its development journey, grappling with the challenge of balancing investments in large-scale infrastructure projects and social sector spending on education, healthcare, and welfare. About Dilemma in Growth and Social Equity: Infrastructure Development Focus: Programs like PM Gati Shakti and NIP prioritize modernizing transportation, energy, and connectivity to drive …

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The wide disparities in human development

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice – Human Development   Source: The Hindu Context: India is now one of the fastest-growing economies globally. However, this growth has not resulted in a corresponding increase in its Human Development Index (HDI).   About Human Development Index: The HDI is a composite statistical measure created by the United …

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Insights into Editorial: Seeing dystopia in India’s democracy

  Introduction: United Nation’s International Day of Democracy: The International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. Democracy is as much a process as a goal, and only with the full participation of and support by the international community, national governing bodies, civil society and individuals, can …

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