The Economic Survey for 2023-24 questioned the merits of India’s inflation targeting regime, which aims at a headline inflation rate of 4% with a band of 2% on either side. It mused aloud whether a regime that targets inflation, excluding food prices, would be more appropriate in the Indian context, especially given the unintended effect […]
What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government’s UDAN Scheme and its achievements.(2024) Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030? Justify your answer. How will the shift of subsidies from fossil fuels to renewables help achieve the […]
How globalization has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the country?(2016) Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why there is gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken […]
What were the factors responsible for the successful implementation of land reforms in some parts of the country? Elaborate.(2024) State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria.(2023) How did land reforms in some parts of the […]
Elucidate the importance of buffer stocks for stabilizing agricultural prices in India. What are the challenges associated with the storage of buffer stock? Discuss.(2024) Explain therole of millets for ensuring health and nutritional security in India.(2024) What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to farm sector in India? Discuss the issues raised by the World […]
What are the major challenges faced by the Indian irrigation system in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management.(2024) How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.(2023) Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption […]
Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent this has been in consonance with achieving the objective of inclusive growth?(2024) Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context?(2023) Distinguish between Capital […]
Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.(2022) Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.(2020) It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. […]
What are the causes of persistent high food inflation in India? Comment on the effectiveness of the monetary policy of the RBI to control this type of inflation.(2024) Discuss the merits and demerits of the four ‘Labour Codes’ in the context of labour market reforms in India. What has been the progress so far in […]
