CGPSC MAINS 2023 Paper-5

Points to Remember: Geographical distribution of Baiga tribe in Chhattisgarh. Specific districts where Baiga population is concentrated. Potential challenges faced by Baiga communities in these districts. Introduction: The Baiga are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in India, recognized for their unique cultural practices, traditional knowledge systems, and close connection to the forest. Understanding their … Read more

Points to Remember: Multidimensional poverty goes beyond income poverty. It considers various deprivations across different dimensions of life. Measurement involves identifying and weighting various deprivations. Addressing multidimensional poverty requires integrated policies. Sustainable development goals (SDGs) are relevant to tackling this issue. Introduction: Traditional poverty measures, primarily focusing on income or consumption levels, often fail to … Read more

Points to Remember: Public Distribution System (PDS) in Chhattisgarh. Agencies responsible for operating fair price shops (FPS). Different types of agencies involved. Potential challenges and improvements. Introduction: The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a crucial government program aimed at ensuring food security for vulnerable populations. In Chhattisgarh, as in other Indian states, the PDS relies … Read more

Points to Remember: Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Chhattisgarh since its formation. Progress made in reducing IMR. SDG target for IMR reduction by 2030. Challenges and future strategies. Introduction: The infant mortality rate (IMR), defined as the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births, is a crucial indicator of … Read more

Points to Remember: Length of the India-Bangladesh border. Indian states sharing the border with Bangladesh. Introduction: India and Bangladesh share a long and complex border, a legacy of the partition of India in 1947. This border, officially demarcated as the India-Bangladesh International Boundary, is one of the longest land borders in the world. Its length … Read more

Points to Remember: Total Workforce Participation Rate (WFPR): Percentage of the working-age population (usually 15-64 years) employed or actively seeking employment. Male Workforce Participation Rate (MWFPR): WFPR specifically for males. Female Workforce Participation Rate (FWFPR): WFPR specifically for females. Data Source Limitations: Official statistics may have delays and potential inaccuracies. Data for March 2024 might … Read more

Points to Remember: Join Our Telegram Channel Multidimensional poverty goes beyond income poverty. It considers various deprivations across different dimensions of life. Measurement involves identifying indicators and weighting them appropriately. Addressing multidimensional poverty requires integrated and targeted interventions. Introduction: Traditional poverty measures, primarily focusing on income or consumption levels, fail to capture the multifaceted nature … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition and scope of care economy and monetized economy. Key differences and overlaps between the two. Economic and social implications of each. Potential for integration and policy recommendations. Introduction: The global economy is broadly categorized into various sectors, with two prominent ones being the care economy and the monetized economy. While the … Read more

Points to Remember: Demand-pull inflation: Excess demand over supply. Cost-push inflation: Rising production costs. Structural inflation: Supply-side bottlenecks and rigidities. Introduction: Join Our Telegram Channel Inflation, a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, significantly impacts economic stability and well-being. Several factors contribute … Read more