UPSC Editorial Analysis: Literacy in India

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Introduction The 2023–24 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) has reported India’s national literacy rate at 9%, marking a clear improvement from the 74% literacy rate in Census 2011. While this is an encouraging development, the figures hide deep-rooted disparities …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 September 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 September 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. …

PLFS Report, 2023-24

Syllabus: Economics, Employment Source: TOI Context:  The National Statistical Office (NSO) recently released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report for 2023-24. It highlights key employment trends in India, including stagnating unemployment rates, increasing labor force participation, and the challenges of creating formal jobs despite significant economic growth. Key Data Points: Unemployment rate: 3.2% in …