Examine the key structural determinants of India’s digital skill inequality. How should policy address multi-generational disadvantage?

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Q3. Examine the key structural determinants of India’s digital skill inequality. How should policy address multi-generational disadvantage? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: TH Why the question To assess understanding of the deep structural reasons …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Why India Needs a Comprehensive National Skill Census

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.    Introduction India is on the verge of becoming the world’s largest working-age nation by 2030—an enormous advantage that can easily turn into a daunting challenge. The overall unemployment rate stands at 4.1%, yet youth unemployment is nearly three times …

Assess the role of online learning in facilitating entrepreneurial and gig-economy aspirations. What support structures are needed to make such learning sustainable and impactful?

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Q3. Assess the role of online learning in facilitating entrepreneurial and gig-economy aspirations. What support structures are needed to make such learning sustainable and impactful? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: TH Why the question: With India’s gig economy …