Inclusive Growth — UPSC Questions
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Previous year questions and Mains practice questions on this exact syllabus topic, collected from every GainingSun analysis mapped to it. Each question links back to the analysis it came from, so you can read the material behind the answer.
Previous year questions (from 2 analyses)
Questions UPSC has set on this syllabus topic, as cited in our analyses.
How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it. (UPSC Mains GS3, 2023)
From Farmer ID and AgriStack Explained: What 11 Crore IDs Mean for Indian Agriculture
With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements: (UPSC Prelims 2021) All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment. The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account. Which of the above statements are correct? A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: D
Examine the role of 'Gig Economy' in the process of empowerment of women in India. (UPSC Mains 2021, GS Paper I, 150 words, 10 marks)
Mains practice questions (from 10 analyses)
Practice questions written for this topic, each tied to the current affairs that would answer it.
AgriStack can improve agricultural service delivery, but a land-record-linked digital identity may reproduce existing exclusions. Examine its potential and suggest safeguards to make digital agriculture inclusive and accountable. (250 words, 15 marks)
From Farmer ID and AgriStack Explained: What 11 Crore IDs Mean for Indian Agriculture
The proposed Target Retirement Sum (TRS)-based pension scheme under EPFO 3.0 marks a shift from fragmented social security towards universal old-age income protection. Discuss the design features of the proposed scheme and examine the challenges in extending contributory pensions to India's unorganised and gig workforce. (250 words, 15 marks)
India’s move beyond E20 fuel can support energy security and farmer income, but it also raises concerns of vehicle compatibility, consumer choice and sustainability. Critically examine.
From Explained: India’s Push Beyond E20 Fuel and the Promise and Pitfalls of Flex-Fuel Mobility
Examine the evolution of the creamy layer doctrine in India's reservation policy, highlighting its constitutional significance and the challenges in its implementation for achieving social justice.
Discuss the implications of SEBI's revised framework allowing stock brokers to diversify into services regulated by other financial authorities, highlighting its potential benefits for market efficiency and challenges in maintaining regulatory compliance.
Examine the role of RBI's proposed reforms in cross-border payments in promoting financial inclusion and economic stability in India, while highlighting potential challenges in implementation and mitigation strategies.
Examine the need for regulatory reforms in India's social security institutions like EPFO and POSB, and discuss how RBI supervision could impact financial stability and public trust.
Evaluate the impact of EPFO's recent reforms on partial withdrawals in balancing financial flexibility for employees with the need to preserve retirement corpus, in the context of India's social security challenges.
Examine the role of India's AI Mission in promoting equitable and responsible AI development, with reference to its integration with fintech and global partnerships.
Discuss India's performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 and analyze the factors contributing to its record medal haul, along with the implications for the development of para sports in the country.