CGPSC MAINS 2020 Paper-7

Explain the importance of establishing Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya.

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Points to Remember: Improved access to education for girls in rural areas. Empowerment of girls through education. Bridging the gender gap in education. Contribution to national development. Role in social upliftment. Introduction: Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) are residential schools for girls in rural areas of India, established to address the critical issue of low … Read more

Explain the main functions of the ‘All India Technical Education Council’ (AICTE).

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Points to Remember: AICTE’s regulatory role in technical education. AICTE’s role in maintaining standards and quality. AICTE’s involvement in promoting technical education’s growth. AICTE’s impact on the Indian technical education landscape. Introduction: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is a statutory body established by the Government of India in 1987 under the AICTE … Read more

Write a brief note on “Universal PDS”.

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Points to Remember: Definition and scope of Universal Public Distribution System (PDS) Objectives and benefits Challenges and limitations Reforms and improvements Sustainability and future prospects Introduction: The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a crucial government program aimed at ensuring food security for vulnerable populations. While traditionally targeted, the concept of a “Universal PDS” expands its … Read more

Highlight the role of Panchayats and Self-Help Groups (SHG) in the “Chief Minister Nutrition Scheme”.

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Points to Remember: Panchayats’ role: Monitoring, implementation, resource allocation, community mobilization. SHGs’ role: Direct beneficiary engagement, awareness creation, skill development, micro-credit access. CM Nutrition Scheme: Aims to improve nutritional status of children and pregnant/lactating women. Challenges: Capacity building, corruption, monitoring effectiveness, ensuring last-mile delivery. Introduction: The Chief Minister Nutrition Scheme (CMNS) – the name may … Read more

Write a note on the Tribal Advisory Council (Janjatiya Salahkar Parishad) of the State.

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Points to Remember: Formation and Composition of the Tribal Advisory Council (TAC). Functions and Powers of the TAC. Effectiveness and Challenges faced by the TAC. Recommendations for improvement. Introduction: The Tribal Advisory Council (Janjatiya Salahkar Parishad) is a statutory body established in many Indian states to represent and safeguard the interests of Scheduled Tribes (STs). … Read more

What is meant by the Right to Education?

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Points to Remember: Right to Education (RTE) as a fundamental right. RTE Act, 2009 in India (or relevant legislation in other contexts). Key features of RTE: free and compulsory education, inclusive education, quality education. Challenges in implementation of RTE. Importance of RTE for social justice and development. Introduction: The Right to Education (RTE) signifies the … Read more

What is meant by “Disguised Unemployment”?

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Points to Remember: Definition of disguised unemployment 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 … Read more

What is meant by “Demographic Dividend”?

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Points to Remember: Demographic dividend refers to the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population’s age structure. It’s driven by a large working-age population relative to the dependent population (children and elderly). Harnessing this dividend requires significant investment in human capital (education, healthcare, skills development). Failure to capitalize on it can … Read more

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