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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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Explain the role of Gross Value Added (GVA) in national income estimation. Critically examine its limitations in reflecting real economic activity.

Topic: National Income Accounting: Q5. Explain the role of Gross Value Added (GVA) in national income estimation. Critically examine its limitations in reflecting real economic activity. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Relevant in the context of debates on reliability of national income estimates and increasing use of GVA in policy …

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Identify the key drivers of manufacturing growth in recent years. Evaluate the contribution of informal enterprises to industrial output. Critically comment on the sustainability of such growth dynamics.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. Identify the key drivers of manufacturing growth in recent years. Evaluate the contribution of informal enterprises to industrial output. Critically comment on the sustainability of such growth dynamics. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent …

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Know Your Survey: A User Guide to ASUSE

Context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the first-ever reader-friendly guide titled Know Your Survey to transparently explain survey processes to data users. About Know Your Survey: A User Guide to ASUSE What it is? A first-of-its-kind, reader-friendly publication released by the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme …

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“Urbanization in India is increasingly characterized by spatial inequality and informal economies”. Discuss the factors driving this trend and evaluate its impact on sustainable urban development.

Topic: Geography Q2. “Urbanization in India is increasingly characterized by spatial inequality and informal economies”. Discuss the factors driving this trend and evaluate its impact on sustainable urban development. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: India’s rapid yet uneven urban transformation, where informal economies and spatial disparities are emerging as central …

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Nigeria’s Waste-to-Wealth Model

Context: Nigeria’s plastic bottle collectors are transforming waste into economic opportunities, addressing both pollution and unemployment. About Nigeria’s Waste-to-Wealth Model: Informal Waste Collection as a Business: Plastic bottle collectors turn waste into economic value, creating employment and income opportunities. Socio-Economic Factors Influencing the Model: Education: Higher education improves business approach towards waste collection. Family Size: …

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