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“In water-scarce regions, the cost of water is paid more in labour-time than in money.” Explain how this affects rural productivity. Suggest robust responses to address this challenge.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q6. “In water-scarce regions, the cost of water is paid more in labour-time than in money.” Explain how this affects rural productivity. Suggest robust responses to address this challenge. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Water scarcity is increasingly becoming a binding constraint …

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25th Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

Source:  PIB Subject:  Government Scheme Context: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) completed 25 years in December 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s rural infrastructure journey. About 25th Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): What it is? Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at providing all-weather …

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Rural Education and Youth Migration

 Syllabus: Population & Migration Source:  TH Context: A recent analysis explores whether reimagining rural education and local job ecosystems can reduce India’s accelerating youth migration to urban areas, which now poses both rural economic drain and urban sustainability challenges. About Rural Education and Youth Migration: Current Migration Status in India: Scale of Migration: Nearly 29% …

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Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

Source:  PIB Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, a ₹24,000 crore/year scheme for six years starting 2025–26, to boost agricultural development in 100 low-performing districts. About Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: What It Is? A targeted agricultural transformation programme aimed at low-productivity, low-credit, and moderate crop intensity districts through …

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What are the key bottlenecks in ensuring consistent water quality under Jal Jeevan Mission? How can innovation and data-driven monitoring address these issues?

Topic: Infrastructure Q6. What are the key bottlenecks in ensuring consistent water quality under Jal Jeevan Mission? How can innovation and data-driven monitoring address these issues? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Due to the recent extension of JJM till 2028 and concerns over declining water quality in rural areas, the …

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