APPSC Group 1 Mains 2017-Indian Economy and AP Economy

Discuss the nature and importance of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in health care and basic education in India.

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The Nature and Importance of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Indian Healthcare and Basic Education Introduction: India faces significant challenges in providing equitable access to quality healthcare and basic education. A burgeoning population, resource constraints, and infrastructural deficits necessitate innovative approaches to service delivery. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), a collaborative model involving government and private entities, have … Read more

Explain the reasons for constituting a land committee under the chairmanship of Sri Koneru Ranga Rao in 2004 and bring out its recommendations related to land reforms in Andhra Pradesh.

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The Koneru Ranga Rao Committee and Land Reforms in Andhra Pradesh (2004) Introduction: Andhra Pradesh, like many Indian states, grappled with significant land ownership inequalities and agrarian distress in the early 2000s. These issues stemmed from historical land tenure systems, lack of access to land for marginalized communities, and inefficient land administration. In 2004, the … Read more

Critically analyze the causes and consequences of India’s public debt relating to the period from 1991 till date.

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Critically Analyzing India’s Public Debt (1991-Present) Introduction: India’s public debt, encompassing both internal and external borrowings, has undergone significant transformations since the 1991 economic liberalization. While debt is a necessary tool for financing public goods and infrastructure development, excessive or poorly managed debt can hinder economic growth and stability. This analysis critically examines the causes … Read more

What are the objectives of the demonetization policy announced by the Central Government on 8th November 2016? Discuss its impact on various sectors and categories of people in society. Analyze its scope for a cashless economy in the near future.

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Demonetisation in India: Objectives, Impact, and the Cashless Economy Introduction: On November 8th, 2016, the Indian government announced a sudden demonetisation policy, rendering 500 and 1000 rupee notes – then accounting for 86% of the currency in circulation – invalid overnight. The stated objectives were to curb black money, counterfeit currency, and terrorism financing, and … Read more

What is relative poverty? What are the reasons for its presence in India? Explain the Gini-coefficient and Lorenz curve methods of measuring relative poverty.

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Relative Poverty in India: Causes and Measurement Introduction: Poverty is a multifaceted issue, broadly categorized into absolute and relative poverty. Absolute poverty refers to a lack of basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing, typically defined by a fixed income threshold. Relative poverty, the focus of this question, is a more nuanced concept. It defines … Read more

According to the Economic Survey 2016–17, Universal Basic Income (UBI) aims at achieving Mahatma Gandhi’s objective of “wiping every tear from every eye.” In this backdrop, explain the concept of UBI and discuss how it is expected to achieve the stated objective.

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Universal Basic Income (UBI): A Pathway to Gandhi’s Vision? Introduction: The Economic Survey 2016-17 linked the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) to Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of eradicating poverty and suffering. Gandhi’s aspiration, “wiping every tear from every eye,” encapsulates a desire for a society free from want and despair. UBI, a system where all … Read more

Describe the salient features of the National Manufacturing Policy and also the critical role of the manufacturing sector in employment generation.

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The Salient Features of the National Manufacturing Policy and its Role in Employment Generation Introduction: India’s National Manufacturing Policy (NMP), unveiled in 2011, aimed to boost the manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP from 16% to 25% by 2022. While the target wasn’t fully achieved, the policy introduced several significant reforms. This response will analyze the … Read more

The aim of economic reforms in India is to improve the competitiveness and efficiency of domestic industry and pave the way for achieving a high rate of economic growth. Discuss.

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The Aim of Economic Reforms in India: Enhancing Competitiveness and Growth Introduction: India’s economic reforms, initiated in 1991, marked a significant shift from a centrally planned economy to a more market-oriented one. Driven by a balance of payments crisis, these reforms aimed to revitalize the stagnant economy, improve its international competitiveness, and accelerate economic growth. … Read more

Discuss the nature of sectoral contribution of income to national income of India since independence. Also, examine whether the changes in sectoral contribution to national income of India followed the Kuznets-Clark hypothesis.

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The Shifting Sands of India’s Sectoral Income Contribution: A Post-Independence Analysis Introduction: India’s journey since independence has been marked by a dramatic transformation in its economic structure. The sectoral contribution to national income, primarily divided into agriculture, industry, and services, reflects this evolution. Understanding this shift is crucial for comprehending India’s development trajectory and assessing … Read more

What is human development? Discuss the importance and measurement of the Gross National Happiness Index.

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What is Human Development? Discussing the Importance and Measurement of the Gross National Happiness Index Introduction: Human development, as defined by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is “the process of enlarging people’s choices. These choices are central to the process of development because it is people who are the ultimate beneficiaries of development.” This … Read more