Indian Economy

[Model Answer QP2022 GS3] “Economic growth in the recent past has been led by an increase in labour productivity”. Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.

Labour productivity is an indicator of the efficiency of a country’s workforce, providing a measure of the average output generated per worker (or per hour worked).

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[Model Answer QP2022 GS3]The Increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and What steps need to be taken to meet them?

As a result of the increase in life expectancy, the number of elderly people in India is expected to rise to 300 million (~20% of total population) by 2050.

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[Model Answer QP2022 GS3] Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India.

According to PIB, the Food Processing Sector has emerged as an important segment of the Indian economy and it constitutes as much as 9.9 percent and 11.4 percent share of GVA in Manufacturing and Agriculture sector respectively in 2019-20 at 2011-12 prices.

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[Model Answer QP2022 GS3]What are the major challenges of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India? How can it be made effective and transparent?

India’s public distribution system (PDS) is the largest food security programme in the world, which covers nearly 60% of the population and costs Rs 1.45 trillion—close to 1.4% of the national income.

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[Model Answer QP2022 GS3]Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.

Inclusive growth is economic growth that is distributed fairly across society and creates opportunities for all.

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[Model Answer QP2022 GS3] Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructure projects? Examine the role of the PPP model in the development of Railway Stations in India.

United Nations defines public private partnerships as “innovative methods used by the public sector to contract with the private sector who bring their capital and their ability to deliver projects on time and to budget.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS3] Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructure projects? Examine the role of the PPP model in the development of Railway Stations in India. Read More »