CGPSC MAINS 2013 Paper-5

Points to Remember: GDP as a measure of economic output. Workforce participation and its impact on GDP. Productivity and its role in the GDP-workforce relationship. Unemployment and its effect on GDP. Skills gap and its influence on economic growth. Government policies impacting both GDP and the workforce. Introduction: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total … Read more

Points to Remember: Geographical Factors: Availability of natural resources, topography, climate. Government Policies: Industrial policies, incentives, infrastructure development. Human Resources: Skilled and unskilled labor availability, education levels. Infrastructure: Transportation, power, communication networks. Market Access: Proximity to markets, both domestic and international. Investment: Domestic and foreign direct investment (FDI). Introduction: Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, … Read more

Points to Remember: Focus on the key features of the Chhattisgarh 2013-14 budget. Highlight allocations to major sectors (agriculture, infrastructure, social welfare). Note any significant policy shifts or priorities reflected in the budget. Mention the overall fiscal stance (deficit, surplus). Introduction: The Chhattisgarh government budget for 2013-14, presented amidst India’s burgeoning economy, aimed to balance … Read more

Points to Remember: Public debt is the total amount of money a government owes to its creditors. Benefits of public debt include financing crucial infrastructure and social programs. Burdens include increased interest payments and potential crowding out of private investment. The relationship between public debt and inflation is complex and not always direct. Introduction: Public … Read more

Points to Remember: Public debt is the total amount of money a government owes to its creditors. Monetary policy refers to actions undertaken by a central bank to manipulate the money supply and credit conditions to stimulate or restrain economic activity. The relationship between public debt and monetary policy is complex and multifaceted. Introduction: Public … Read more

Points to Remember: Population growth rate, trends, and contributing factors in Chhattisgarh. Population density distribution across the state and its implications. Literacy rates, gender disparity in literacy, and efforts to improve literacy. Sex ratio trends, imbalances, and potential causes. Introduction: Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, has witnessed significant demographic changes in recent decades. Understanding … Read more

Points to Remember: Origins and evolution of the Mid-Day Meal Programme (MDM). Key objectives of the MDM beyond nutrition. Impact on school enrollment, attendance, and educational outcomes. Challenges and limitations of the MDM. Future directions and improvements. Introduction: The Mid-Day Meal Programme (MDM), also known as the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education, … Read more

Points to Remember: Geographical distribution of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh. Major Scheduled Tribes and their cultural practices. Socio-economic conditions of Scheduled Tribes. Governmental policies and programs for their upliftment. Challenges faced by Scheduled Tribes and potential solutions. Introduction: Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, is home to a significant population of Scheduled Tribes (STs), also … Read more

Points to Remember: Government schemes and programs targeting women’s empowerment in Chhattisgarh. Impact assessment of these initiatives. Challenges and limitations in implementation. Suggestions for improvement and future directions. Introduction: Women’s empowerment is a crucial aspect of overall societal development. The Government of Chhattisgarh, like many other Indian states, has undertaken various initiatives to improve the … Read more

Points to Remember: Focus on Chhattisgarh’s specific agricultural development programs. Highlight both successes and challenges. Include details on government schemes, their impact, and future directions. Mention relevant data and statistics where available. Introduction: Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, heavily relies on agriculture, with a significant portion of its population engaged in farming. However, the … Read more