Evaluate the contribution of startups to India’s transition from a job-seeking to a job-creating economy. How does this transformation affect social mobility. What risks need to be addressed for inclusivity.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q5. Evaluate the contribution of startups to India’s transition from a job-seeking to a job-creating economy. How does this transformation affect social mobility. What risks need to be addressed for inclusivity. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India’s improved Global Innovation Index ranking …

“Unemployment among Indian youth is not due to lack of jobs, but due to lack of skills and unattractive jobs”. Examine. Suggest a dual-track approach to address this crisis.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q5. “Unemployment among Indian youth is not due to lack of jobs, but due to lack of skills and unattractive jobs”. Examine. Suggest a dual-track approach to address this crisis. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question …

Labour Reforms for Viksit Bharat

Syllabus: Economy Source:  IE Context: India faces a jobs deficit with only 6 crore formal jobs created for 9 crore new working-age citizens since 2017-18. Rapid automation and capital-heavy growth threaten employment, needing urgent reforms for Viksit Bharat. Importance of Labour Force for Viksit Bharat: Demographic Dividend: With 65% of India’s population under 35, providing productive employment is key to long-term …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

Production Linked Incentive Scheme

Syllabus: Economics Source:  PIB  Context: India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, launched in 2020, aims to transform the country’s manufacturing sector into a global hub by encouraging investments, innovation, and self-reliance.  What is the PLI Scheme? The PLI Scheme incentivizes companies (domestic and foreign) to manufacture in India by offering financial rewards based on incremental …

Delhi’s new startup policy:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and issues arising out of their implementation.   Context: Delhi Cabinet has passed an ambitious Delhi Startup Policy.   Highlights and components of the policy: Entrepreneurship classes and a “Business Blasters Program” would be introduced at the college level, and the Delhi Government would support college students working …