CGPSC MAINS 2017 Paper-5

Keywords: Agricultural development, Chhattisgarh. Required Approach: Primarily factual and analytical, with some suggestions for policy (opinion-based but grounded in factual analysis). Points to Remember: Diversification of crops Improved irrigation infrastructure Access to credit and markets Sustainable farming practices Farmer education and training Value addition and processing Introduction: Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, possesses significant … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition and concept of Demographic Dividend India’s demographic transition and its implications Opportunities presented by a young population Challenges associated with harnessing the dividend Policy recommendations for maximizing benefits Introduction: The “Demographic Dividend” refers to the economic growth potential that can result from a favorable age structure, specifically when a large proportion … Read more

Points to Remember: Public finance deals with the government’s revenue and expenditure. It involves taxation, borrowing, and spending decisions. Efficiency, equity, and stability are key goals. Public finance impacts economic growth and social welfare. Introduction: Public finance, also known as public economics or public sector economics, is the branch of economics that studies the role … Read more

Points to Remember: Economic growth is an increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a specific period. It’s usually measured by changes in real GDP (Gross Domestic Product). Growth can be inclusive or exclusive, sustainable or unsustainable. Several factors influence economic growth. Introduction: Economic growth refers to an increase in … Read more