CGPSC MAINS 2016 Paper-5

Points to Remember: The Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) aimed to restructure India’s fiscal federalism. Its recommendations significantly increased the share of states in central taxes. It focused on promoting fiscal prudence and strengthening local governance. The FFC’s recommendations had a lasting impact on India’s intergovernmental fiscal relations. Introduction: The Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC), constituted in … Read more

Points to Remember: The primary goal of PMJDY is financial inclusion. It aims to provide access to banking services for the unbanked and underbanked population. The scheme involves opening zero-balance bank accounts, providing RuPay debit cards, and offering accident insurance. The scheme has faced challenges in achieving its full potential. Introduction: The Pradhan Mantri Jan … Read more

Points to Remember: Reserved Forests: Highest degree of protection, under direct government control, least accessible to public. Protected Forests: Moderate level of protection, allows some limited use, more accessible than reserved forests. Chhattisgarh: A state in central India with significant forest cover, diverse distribution of reserved and protected forests. Introduction: India’s forest cover is categorized … Read more

Points to Remember: The Chhattisgarh Food and Nutrition Security Act, 2012, aims to ensure food and nutritional security for the state’s population. It focuses on vulnerable groups like pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children. The Act establishes a robust mechanism for identifying beneficiaries and distributing food and nutritional supplements. Implementation and effectiveness have faced challenges. … Read more

Points to Remember: Geographic location and socio-economic context of Chhattisgarh. Types of bamboo-based cottage industries prevalent. Raw material sourcing and processing techniques. Market access and challenges faced by artisans. Government support and potential for growth. Introduction: Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, is rich in bamboo resources and boasts a vibrant tradition of bamboo-based cottage … Read more

Points to Remember: Target Beneficiaries: Poor families in Chhattisgarh. Objective: Food security and poverty alleviation. Implementation: Through Public Distribution System (PDS). Key Features: Free rice distribution, targeting specific vulnerable groups. Challenges: Leakage, efficient distribution, and accurate targeting. Introduction: The Mukhya Mantri Khadyanna Sahayata Yojana (MMKSY) is a flagship food security program implemented by the Government … Read more

Points to Remember: Recent economic growth rates in India. Impact of government policies (e.g., demonetization, GST). Changes in key sectors (agriculture, manufacturing, services). Inflation and unemployment trends. Foreign investment and trade patterns. Challenges and opportunities for the future. Introduction: The Indian economy has undergone significant transformations in recent years, exhibiting a complex interplay of growth, … Read more

Points to Remember: Focus on the key features of the RBI’s 2017-18 monetary policy. Highlight the context surrounding the policy’s announcement. Analyze the policy’s impact on various sectors of the Indian economy. Consider both positive and negative aspects of the policy. Introduction: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces its monetary policy statement several times … Read more

Points to Remember: Chhattisgarh’s budgetary process Key features of its budgetary management policy Revenue sources and expenditure patterns Challenges and reforms in budgetary management Focus areas of expenditure Introduction: The Budgetary Management Policy of the Government of Chhattisgarh, like that of any state government in India, governs the allocation, utilization, and monitoring of public funds. … Read more

Points to Remember: Social indicators reflect women’s status in society, including education, health, and participation in decision-making. Political indicators measure women’s representation in government and their influence on policy. Economic indicators assess women’s access to resources, employment opportunities, and financial independence. Introduction: Women’s empowerment is a multifaceted concept encompassing the ability of women to exercise … Read more