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Examine the structural vulnerabilities of migrant workers in Indian cities. Analyse how recent crises have exposed these weaknesses. Suggest institutional reforms to address them.

Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Q1. Examine the structural vulnerabilities of migrant workers in Indian cities. Analyse how recent crises have exposed these weaknesses. Suggest institutional reforms to address them. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recurring crises such as COVID-19 and recent energy disruptions have exposed deep structural …

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“The family is no longer a stable unit of security, it is increasingly a site of inequality.” Examine changing family structures in India and their implications for gender and elderly care. Outline measures to strengthen social security outside the family.

Topic: Society Q2. “The family is no longer a stable unit of security, it is increasingly a site of inequality.” Examine changing family structures in India and their implications for gender and elderly care. Outline measures to strengthen social security outside the family. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Indian society …

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M.S. Sahoo Committee

Source:  PIB Subject:  Economy Context: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has set up an expert committee under M.S. Sahoo to design a framework for assured pension payouts under the National Pension Scheme (NPS). About M.S. Sahoo Committee: What it is? The M.S. Sahoo Committee is a 15-member expert group constituted to design …

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Redraw Welfare Architecture: Place a UBI in the Centre

Syllabus: Governance Source:  TH Context: The proposal to place Universal Basic Income (UBI) at the centre of India’s welfare architecture has gained renewed attention amid growing income inequality, automation-driven job losses, and welfare inefficiencies. About Redraw Welfare Architecture: Place a UBI in the Centre What is UBI? Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a periodic, unconditional …

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Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025

Source:  ANI Context: The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025 to expand EPF coverage and promote voluntary compliance among employers. About Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025: What it is? The Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025 is a special one-time compliance window under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to allow employers to …

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“The gig economy has emerged as the shock absorber of India’s employment system”. Examine this statement with reference to seasonal labour demand and high attrition trends. Analyse how regulatory and policy gaps exacerbate workforce instability and suggest measures to strengthen job security in this sector.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. “The gig economy has emerged as the shock absorber of India’s employment system”. Examine this statement with reference to seasonal labour demand and high attrition trends. Analyse how regulatory and policy gaps exacerbate workforce instability and suggest measures to …

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“Universal and portable social security is the cornerstone of inclusive economic growth”. In this light, examine how Shram Shakti Niti 2025 aims to integrate fragmented welfare schemes. What challenges may impede its nationwide rollout?

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. “Universal and portable social security is the cornerstone of inclusive economic growth”. In this light, examine how Shram Shakti Niti 2025 aims to integrate fragmented welfare schemes. What challenges may impede its nationwide rollout? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Asked in …

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“Ageing is not merely an end-of-life concern but a continuum shaped across the life course”. Explain the concept. Analyse its implications for India’s social security architecture. Suggest measures to integrate a life-course perspective into policy design.

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Q3. “Ageing is not merely an end-of-life concern but a continuum shaped across the life course”. Explain the concept. Analyse its implications for India’s social security architecture. Suggest measures to integrate a life-course perspective into …

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“Digital economy expansion coexists with deepening poverty and informalisation of labour”. Suggest pathways to reconcile technological progress with inclusive development.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. “Digital economy expansion coexists with deepening poverty and informalisation of labour”. Suggest pathways to reconcile technological progress with inclusive development. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The paradox of rapid digital expansion alongside persistent poverty and labour informalisation, and to suggest policy …

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India–UK sign Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

Syllabus: Bilateral Relations Source:  PIB Context: India and the United Kingdom signed a historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and endorsed a long-term strategic blueprint titled India–UK Vision 2035, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations across trade, defence, technology, education, and climate action. About India–UK sign Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA): What is the …

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Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE) 2025

Source:  DD News Context: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched SPREE 2025 to expand social security coverage. The scheme offers a one-time opportunity for employers and workers to register under ESI without facing penalties or retrospective inspections. About Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE) 2025: What is SPREE? A …

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What are the challenges faced by gig workers in securing minimum wage protections? Examine the need for extending social security benefits to platform-based workers.

Topic: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Q6. What are the challenges faced by gig workers in securing minimum wage protections? Examine the need for extending social security benefits to platform-based workers. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: TH Why the question: A roundtable held in Delhi on digital platform-based work …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Strengthening Rural Prosperity and Women’s Workforce Participation

General Studies-2; Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.   Introduction The Union Budget 2025-26 aims to foster rural prosperity and resilience by increasing women’s workforce participation and supporting …

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Social Security Cover for Gig Workers

Syllabus: Social Security Source:  NIE Context: The 2025 Budget introduced health insurance and identity registration for gig workers to improve their social security. While this addresses basic welfare needs, challenges in enforcement and sustainability remain. The Gig Economy: Growth and Challenges Rapid Expansion: The gig workforce constitutes 12% of the global labour market (World Bank) …

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Assessing India’s Social Security Programs: Progress and Challenges

GS2/ GS3 Paper   Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions    Source: IE  Context: The article evaluates welfare and social protection programs in India, noting progress but also highlighting shortcomings   What is Social Security? Social security is a system implemented by societies/governments to provide individuals and households with financial assistance and support during times of need …

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[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31 March 2022

  Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1 Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture …

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The ambiguity around the rights of gig workers and the responsibilities of platforms that allows businesses to treat workers as employees in terms of the control, but without the cost of hiring and social security, needs immediate addressing. Analyse.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 4. The ambiguity around the rights of gig workers and the responsibilities of platforms that allows businesses to treat workers as employees in terms of the control, but without the cost of hiring and social security, needs immediate addressing. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Live …

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