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Examine the role of the unincorporated sector in India’s economic structure. Why has the sector remained characterised by low productivity and weak incomes? Discuss measures needed for sustainable enterprise development.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. Examine the role of the unincorporated sector in India’s economic structure. Why has the sector remained characterised by low productivity and weak incomes? Discuss measures needed for sustainable enterprise development. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the …

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“The care economy is no longer merely a social welfare concern but an essential pillar of economic infrastructure.” Explain the growing importance of the care economy in India. Examine its potential contribution to employment generation.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q6. “The care economy is no longer merely a social welfare concern but an essential pillar of economic infrastructure.” Explain the growing importance of the care economy in India. Examine its potential contribution to employment generation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: …

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“Education, skilling and employment are interdependent pillars of women’s empowerment”. Comment.

Topic: Laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q3. “Education, skilling and employment are interdependent pillars of women’s empowerment”. Comment. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Persistent low female labour force participation and policy debates on skilling and employment make the education–employment linkage central …

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“India’s agricultural transformation increasingly depends on moving from production-centric to value-centric growth models. “Assess the role of global trade linkages. Evaluate the implications for smallholder inclusivity.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q4. “India’s agricultural transformation increasingly depends on moving from production-centric to value-centric growth models. “Assess the role of global trade linkages. Evaluate the implications for smallholder inclusivity. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The structural transformation in Indian agriculture and …

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“The mismatch between inflation and wage growth undermines both economic welfare and industrial harmony.” Examine the extent of this mismatch in India and its socio-economic consequences. Suggest policy measures to address it.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q4. “The mismatch between inflation and wage growth undermines both economic welfare and industrial harmony.” Examine the extent of this mismatch in India and its socio-economic consequences. Suggest policy measures to address it. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Contemporary labour unrest and …

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“India’s development challenge is shifting from poverty reduction to ensuring sustained economic mobility. Analyse the structural constraints limiting mobility. Outline policy measures to address them.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q4. “India’s development challenge is shifting from poverty reduction to ensuring sustained economic mobility. Analyse the structural constraints limiting mobility. Outline policy measures to address them. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Rising concerns over inequality, jobless growth and the emergence of a …

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“Welfare measures, while necessary in an unequal society, risk becoming a substitute for structural reforms.” Evaluate the role of welfare in social justice. Examine its limitations in fostering economic transformation. Suggest a balanced policy approach.

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; Q3. “Welfare measures, while necessary in an unequal society, risk becoming a substitute for structural reforms.” Evaluate the role of welfare in social justice. Examine its limitations in fostering economic transformation. Suggest a balanced policy …

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“India’s growth story reflects a divergence between headline GDP expansion and employment generation.” Examine the phenomenon of jobless growth. Analyse structural factors responsible for it. Suggest policy interventions to achieve inclusive growth.

Topic: National Income Accounting Q6. “India’s growth story reflects a divergence between headline GDP expansion and employment generation.” Examine the phenomenon of jobless growth. Analyse structural factors responsible for it. Suggest policy interventions to achieve inclusive growth. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The issue of jobless growth has gained prominence …

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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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“The care economy is a critical but undervalued pillar of sustainable economic development.” Assess its role in supporting households and labour markets. Examine the challenges in recognising care work. Suggest policy measures to strengthen the care ecosystem in India.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. “The care economy is a critical but undervalued pillar of sustainable economic development.” Assess its role in supporting households and labour markets. Examine the challenges in recognising care work. Suggest policy measures to strengthen the care ecosystem in India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE …

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Platform work has created a new form of informalisation under the cover of technology. What steps are needed to ensure decent work in the gig economy?

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q6. Platform work has created a new form of informalisation under the cover of technology. What steps are needed to ensure decent work in the gig economy? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Gig and platform …

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Employment protection laws should function as counter-cyclical stabilisers during periods of technological disruption. Discuss.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q4. Employment protection laws should function as counter-cyclical stabilisers during periods of technological disruption. Discuss. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question AI-led automation can trigger sudden job losses and demand slowdown, making employment protection laws relevant not only as labour rights tools but …

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Waste-pickers enumeration under NAMASTE scheme

Context: The Union government released nationwide enumeration data of waste-pickers for the first time under the NAMASTE scheme. The data revealed that 84.5% of waste-pickers belong to SC, ST and OBC communities, highlighting deep social stratification in informal urban labour. About Waste-pickers enumeration under NAMASTE scheme: Key trends: Total waste-pickers enumerated: 52 lakh across 35 …

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Flower Lady of Manipur – Chokhone Krichena

Context: Prime Minister of India praised Chokhone Krichena, popularly known as the ‘Flower Lady of Manipur’, in Mann Ki Baat for transforming floriculture into a driver of self-reliance and inclusive growth. About Flower Lady of Manipur – Chokhone Krichena: Who she is? Chokhone Krichena is a woman entrepreneur from Senapati district, Manipur, who has successfully …

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Inclusive Growth and Disability Rights

Source: PIB Subject: Vulnerable Section Context: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities highlighted the WHO’s call for inclusive and equitable health financing for persons with disabilities. About Inclusive Growth and Disability Rights: What It Means? Inclusive growth and disability rights aim to ensure persons with disabilities (PwDs) participate fully in society through accessible infrastructure, …

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Redraw Welfare Architecture: Place a UBI in the Centre

Syllabus: Governance Source:  TH Context: The proposal to place Universal Basic Income (UBI) at the centre of India’s welfare architecture has gained renewed attention amid growing income inequality, automation-driven job losses, and welfare inefficiencies. About Redraw Welfare Architecture: Place a UBI in the Centre What is UBI? Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a periodic, unconditional …

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2nd World Summit for Social Development

Source:  DD News Context: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya represented India at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) held in Doha, Qatar, from 4–6 November 2025. About 2nd World Summit for Social Development: What it is? The World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) is a United Nations-convened high-level global forum that brings together …

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“Sustained economic growth amid rising inequality creates systemic inefficiencies”. Examine how inequality affects resource allocation and productivity. Analyse its macroeconomic consequences and outline measures to align growth with equity.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. “Sustained economic growth amid rising inequality creates systemic inefficiencies”. Examine how inequality affects resource allocation and productivity. Analyse its macroeconomic consequences and outline measures to align growth with equity. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: India’s richest 1% expanded its wealth by …

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Define the idea of nutritional poverty in the context of inclusive growth. Analyse how it exposes the limitations of India’s welfare-oriented economic model.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning Q5. Define the idea of nutritional poverty in the context of inclusive growth. Analyse how it exposes the limitations of India’s welfare-oriented economic model. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The understanding of nutritional poverty as a multidimensional economic issue and its linkage …

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