MPPSC MAINS 2016 Paper-III

Points to Remember: Structure of Unemployment in MP: Types of unemployment (open, disguised, seasonal, etc.), regional variations, urban vs. rural disparities. Agricultural Unemployment: Specific challenges faced by agricultural workers in MP, impact of technology and policy, potential solutions. Data Sources: Utilize data from NSSO, Labour Bureau, MP government reports, etc. Introduction: Unemployment is a significant … Read more

Points to Remember: Internal migration from rural to urban areas driven by poverty, lack of opportunities, and climate change. International migration, both legal and illegal, posing challenges related to security and resource management. Need for a multi-pronged approach involving economic development, infrastructure improvement, and effective governance. Importance of addressing the root causes of migration rather … Read more

Points to Remember: Food security encompasses availability, access, utilization, and stability of food. Population growth impacts food security through increased demand and resource strain. Imbalances manifest as malnutrition, hunger, and regional disparities. Madhya Pradesh’s context involves agricultural practices, socio-economic factors, and government policies. Introduction: Food security, defined by the FAO as “when all people, at … Read more

Points to Remember: Magnitude of the problem: The sheer number of homeless and inadequately housed low-income individuals in India. Urban vs. Rural disparities: Different housing challenges in urban slums versus rural villages. Causes: Poverty, lack of access to land and credit, inadequate government policies, and rapid urbanization. Consequences: Health issues, lack of education, social exclusion, … Read more

Points to Remember: Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) objectives. JNNURM’s impact on infrastructure development. JNNURM’s impact on urban governance and reforms. JNNURM’s limitations and criticisms. Lessons learned and future implications. Introduction: The Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), launched in 2005, was a flagship program of the Government of India aimed at … Read more

Points to Remember: India’s economic development planning history. Successes and failures of Five-Year Plans. Role of liberalization and globalization. Current challenges and future prospects. Inclusive and sustainable development. Introduction: The statement “The Planning of Economic Development has failed in India” is a sweeping generalization requiring nuanced evaluation. India’s journey of economic development since independence has … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of extreme poverty and its multidimensional nature. Global prevalence and regional disparities. Causes of extreme poverty (economic, social, political). Measures to prevent extreme poverty (economic growth, social safety nets, education, healthcare, good governance). Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their relevance. Introduction: Extreme poverty, as defined by the World Bank, is a … Read more

Points to Remember: Uneven distribution of resources (natural, human, financial) Historical factors and colonial legacies Policy failures and inadequate governance Lack of infrastructure development in certain regions Social and political inequalities Migration patterns and brain drain Introduction: Regional imbalances, characterized by significant disparities in economic development, social indicators, and infrastructure across different regions within a … Read more

Points to Remember: Economic liberalization’s impact on various sectors (agriculture, industry, services). Social consequences of liberalization (inequality, poverty reduction). Political implications of liberalization (role of the state, governance). Comparison with other liberalization models globally. Sustainability and future challenges. Introduction: India’s economic liberalization, initiated in 1991, marked a significant shift from a centrally planned economy to … Read more

Points to Remember: Madhya Pradesh’s mineral wealth. Contribution of mining to GDP and employment. Challenges faced by the mining sector in MP. Sustainable mining practices and environmental concerns. Role of government policies and regulations. Introduction: Madhya Pradesh, a central state in India, is richly endowed with diverse mineral resources. Mining and related industries play a … Read more