CGPSC MAINS 2017 Paper-5

Points to Remember: Geographical proximity and geological similarities between Pat region and Chhota Nagpur Plateau. Shared geological formations, mineral resources, and tribal populations. Differences in administrative boundaries and socio-economic development. The impact of geographical features on the region’s development. Introduction: The Pat region of North Chhattisgarh and the Chhota Nagpur Plateau are geographically contiguous regions … Read more

Points to Remember: NSSO’s role in estimating national income. Data collection methods employed by NSSO. Key surveys used for national income estimation. Limitations of NSSO’s approach. Importance of national income estimation. Introduction: The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), now integrated into the National Statistical Office (NSO), plays a crucial role in estimating India’s national income. … Read more

Points to Remember: Economic development and resource allocation Social justice and equity Regional balance and infrastructure development Environmental protection and sustainable development Disaster mitigation and preparedness National security and strategic interests Introduction: Planning in India has a long and complex history, deeply intertwined with its journey towards nation-building and development. Since independence, India has adopted … Read more

Points to Remember: Democratic socialism’s core tenets: social ownership, democratic governance, and social justice. Its historical context in India’s post-independence era. Key policy implementations reflecting democratic socialist principles. Challenges and criticisms faced by this ideology in India. The evolving nature of democratic socialism in contemporary India. Introduction: Democratic socialism, in the Indian context, represents a … Read more

Points to Remember: Objective: To understand the Hariyali Prasar Yojana (HPY), its goals, implementation, impact, and future prospects. Approach: Primarily factual, with some analytical elements assessing its effectiveness. Introduction: Subscribe on YouTube Hariyali Prasar Yojana (HPY) is a flagship afforestation program implemented by the Government of India. While specific details may vary by state, the … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition and principles of organic farming. Differences from conventional farming. Benefits and drawbacks of organic farming. Certification and regulations. Future prospects and challenges. Introduction: Organic farming is an agricultural system that aims to produce food and fiber without the use of synthetic inputs such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms … Read more

Points to Remember: Geographical location and scale of Kosa production in Chhattisgarh. The unique characteristics of Kosa silk and its market value. Challenges faced by Kosa farmers and producers. Government initiatives and support for the Kosa industry. Potential for growth and sustainability of the Kosa industry in Chhattisgarh. Introduction: Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, … Read more

Points to Remember: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a flagship crop insurance scheme. It aims to provide comprehensive insurance coverage to farmers against crop losses due to various perils. The scheme has both strengths and weaknesses. Introduction: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), launched in 2016, is a centrally sponsored crop insurance … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition and characteristics of disguised unemployment. Causes of disguised unemployment. Consequences of disguised unemployment. Solutions to address disguised unemployment. Introduction: Disguised unemployment, also known as hidden unemployment, is a situation where more people are employed in a job than are actually needed to perform the task. These surplus workers contribute little or … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of tax Types of taxes Purpose of taxation Impact of taxation Tax systems around the world Introduction: Taxation is a cornerstone of any functioning modern state. It’s the compulsory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a governmental organization in … Read more