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ADDRESSING GENDER INEQUITIES IN CARE: IMPLICATIONS FOR WOMEN AND ECONOMY Why in the News? Most of the paid and unpaid care work in India is performed by women, highlighting the need for women’s economic empowerment and addressing gender inequities in care. Women care workers often face poor pay, long hours, and inadequate work conditions, exemplifying …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the 2023-24 Household Consumption Expenditure Survey, highlighting reduced urban-rural consumption gaps, declining Gini coefficients, and improved economic well-being across India, reflecting increased economic inclusivity and balanced development. Urban-Rural Consumption Gap: The urban-rural consumption disparity has declined across major states, indicating balanced economic growth. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Local self governing institutions in India , Significance, challenges and solutions Focus: Empowering local governments in India is crucial for delivering essential infrastructure and services. Strengthening their fiscal and administrative capacities, ensuring fair and regular elections, and building transparency and accountability are key steps towards enabling local bodies to contribute effectively to economic …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- Start up ecosystem in India, employment issues and growth of economy Focus : The article focuses on the need for India to strengthen its start up ecosystem through self-regulation, enhanced domestic funding, updated educational curricula, gender inclusivity, and supportive government policies. By addressing these key areas, India aims to become a global leader …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- Sustainable economic growth , policies and implementation ,Challenges and prospective solutions Focus : The article emphasizes that the mandate from the 2024 elections centers on prioritizing economic governance over ideological pursuits. It highlights the necessity for the new government to focus on economic growth, job creation, and reducing regional disparities. The coalition dynamics …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2 : Reservation in India , efficiency and moving beyond it for long term measures Focus : The article focuses on transitioning from India’s reservation system to a more inclusive approach that emphasizes employment, education, and employability. It highlights the limitations of reservations in addressing caste, gender, and class injustices and advocates for policy …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 1 – Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies Why in the News? Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh’s son secured a BJP ticket for Lok Sabha elections from Kaiserganj, Uttar Pradesh, maintaining the family’s power. This …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. GS-3: Economic Development Why in the news? Recent reports highlight India’s struggles with inequality and low human development, urging policy reform and prioritisation of welfare. source:springer Focus: Recent reports highlight concerning trends in India’s development, particularly regarding human development and inequality. These reports …
Read MoreIntroduction Inclusive growth is a concept that emphasizes fair distribution of resources, ensuring that all segments of society benefit. The World Bank views it as a balance between the rate and structure of growth, while the UNDP sees it as a process where everyone participates and gains equally. The OECD defines it as economic growth …
Read MoreIntroduction The concept of progress within the realm of economics has undergone significant evolution over time. Initially, the term “progress” was predominantly used to describe advancements in the economic sector. This term broadly encapsulated improvements in the economic conditions of a country or region, without much differentiation in the nuances of economic change. However, as …
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