What is the concept of a ‘demographic winter’? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate. <!--qid:MAINS_2024_GS-I_Q7-->
8 questions from the UPSC 2024 examination.
8 questions
What is the concept of a ‘demographic winter’? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate. <!--qid:MAINS_2024_GS-I_Q7-->
In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive? <!--qid:MAINS_2024_GS-I_Q10-->
Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries. <!--qid:MAINS_2024_GS-I_Q5-->
Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment. <!--qid:MAINS_2024_GS-I_Q18-->
Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss. <!--qid:MAINS_2024_GS-I_Q9-->
Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities. <!--qid:MAINS_2024_GS-I_Q20-->
What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India? <!--qid:MAINS_2024_GS-I_Q17-->
Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation? <!--qid:MAINS_2024_GS-I_Q8-->