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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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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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“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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The crisis of contemporary society lies not only in inequality but in the misrecognition of inequality. Assess the structural factors responsible for such misrecognition. Outline measures for building a more just and inclusive social order.

Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. Q2. The crisis of contemporary society lies not only in inequality but in the misrecognition of inequality. Assess the structural factors responsible for such misrecognition. Outline measures for building a more just and inclusive social order. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Contemporary debates …

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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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Extreme Heat and the Future of Work

Syllabus: Environment Source:  DTE Context The WHO–WMO report Climate Change and Workplace Heat Stress (2025) highlights how rising global temperatures are creating a severe occupational health and productivity crisis. With 2024 the warmest year on record (1.45°C above pre-industrial levels), both outdoor and indoor workers face growing risks. Key Findings of the WHO–WMO Report Productivity …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 11 February 2025

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to post/upload …

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“Generative AI and emerging technologies are reshaping the nature of work, leading to new forms of inequality and social stratification”. Analyze the impact of AI-driven automation on social mobility in India.

Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, Q2. “Generative AI and emerging technologies are reshaping the nature of work, leading to new forms of inequality and social stratification”. Analyze the impact of AI-driven automation on social mobility in India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The rapid adoption of …

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What are the causes of inequality in the Indian society?  Enumerate various steps that are needed ensure an equitable society.

Topic:  Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 2. What are the causes of inequality in the Indian society?  Enumerate various steps that are needed ensure an equitable society. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint Why the question: The Oxfam report shows that the bottom 50% of the Indian population’s income has …

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