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Page-9 of GS-I: Indian Society

India has made a significant progress in ensuring better representation of women in Indian armed forces. However, much more still needs to be done. Discuss.

The constitution envisages equal rights and opportunities for women in all spheres of life. However, the representation of women in armed forces does not match with the aspirations....

April 18, 2023

Examine the need of urgent investment in human capital formation for India.

With 54% of population below the age of 25 years, demographic dividend is India’s most critical asset. Human capital formation: Refers to acquisition of skills and increase in...

April 18, 2023

It has been observed that though the demands of regional movements may be legitimate but their methods and approaches are often conservative and traditional in nature, generally advocating status-quo in social issues. Critically discuss in context of India.

Regional movements occur as a result of heightened regionalism due to lack of services and deficit in fulfilment of aspirations. These movements can range from niche issues such...

April 17, 2023

Examine the need of a new policy for the planning and management of cities in a sustainable manner.

According to the ministry of housing and urban affairs, urban areas account for 33% of Indian population, and 60% of Indian GDP. Both these figures all set to...

April 16, 2023

In the last two decades, the population in the Southern states has stabilised, however it still remains a dream for the northern states. Analyse the reasons behind this trend.

India is the second most populous country in the world and is projected to surpass China and become the most populous by 2030. Population trends: Declining growth ratio...

April 15, 2023

Discuss the various economic and socio-cultural forces that are driving increasing feminization of agriculture in India.

More than half of Indian work force is still dependent on agriculture as a source of revenue. However due to creeping crisis in agriculture, rural men migrate to...

April 13, 2023

While caste in politics has done a lot of damage, caste in economics can be a vehicle for India’s development. Explain.

Caste provides for a system of social differentiation in the society. Caste also forms a tool of identity in India. Caste in politics has done a lot of...

April 11, 2023

While on one hand the Indian society is mimicking the west, on the other there are attempts to revive the conservative traditional outlook. Comment.

The liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation reforms of 1991 led to a massive change in the Indian economy. Indian society was also affected and become more modern and inspirational....

April 8, 2023

The Economic Survey 2017-18 discusses about the so called "son meta-preference"prevailing among Indian parents. Throw light on the positive and negative implications of such phenomenon on demography.

The Economic Survey 2017-18 refers to tendencies among Indian parents who are opting to continue having children until they have a son or desired number of son. This...

April 5, 2023

Coarse cereals have been gradually edged out of the diet basket of Indian's. Critically examine the reasons. In your view, why coarse cereals should be promoted?

Hint: There are several reasons- firstly, despite their equivalent or better nutritional values, the coarse cereals are considered to be inferior grains in comparison to rice and wheat....

April 3, 2023

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