GS3 · Topic
Employment
Jobs, the informal sector, labour codes, skilling, jobless growth, migration for work, gig and platform work.
106 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Employment that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
In a developing nation like India, the prevalence of working poverty is significant. In the light of this statement, analyze the causes of underemployment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
"A person without skill is not an asset but a liability on the nation's growth". How infusion of relevant skills contribute to the demographic dividend of India? What recent initiatives have been undertaken by the Government to reduce the skill gap among young Indians?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
The much-cherished demographic dividend of India can be leveraged only if the twin challenges of unemployment and unemployability are addressed holistically. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EmploymentInclusive Growth
India introduced Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation reforms in 1991, pushing economy on higher growth path. Evaluate the performance and suggest reforms. Q.12. Critically analyse the role of infrastructure in fostering sustainable and inclusive growth in India. Q.13. 'India is the second largest aquaculture nation after China'. Discuss the significance of aquaculture and measures taken by the government.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
What do you understand by 'Reverse Brain Drain'? Identify the key drivers of the rising trend of this phenomenon in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationEmployment
While most developed nations are experiencing an aging population India has the opportunity to produce skilled Human resources and become the world's skill capital. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
The proliferation of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) across India has earned it the title of "GCC Capital of the World". Describe the reasons behind this proliferation and throw light on its impact on the country's economic landscape.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
Analyse the factors influencing the spatial distribution of population in India, with emphasis on the regional differences in population density distribution. Also, suggest policy measures to tackle the challenges posed by uneven population distribution.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
"Unemployment is the lesser of India's problems, instead, it is severe underemployment." Evaluate. Also, suggest remedial measures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Evaluate the impact of renewable energy on rural development and employment generation in India. Provide examples of successful renewable energy projects contributing to rural livelihoods.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EnergyEmployment
Critically assess the implications of the 'Gig Economy' in the formal and informal sectors in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Why is a new manufacturing policy essential for India to achieve sustained economic growth and emerge as a global manufacturing hub?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
India's GDP is expected to reach $5 trillion by 2025 by leveraging on digitization, globalization, favourable demographics and structural reforms. Elucidate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Formulation of a new Industrial Policy of India must be aimed at building a globally competitive Indian industry equipped with 'skill, scale and technology'. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
How does the food processing industry aid economic growth in India? Briefly discuss four skill development initiatives in the Indian food processing industry.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Food ProcessingEmployment
Transforming the food processing industry will not only generate employment and result in better realizations for the farmers, but it will also earn us better foreign exchange. Examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Food ProcessingEmployment
"No major country has managed to reduce poverty or sustain economic growth without a robust manufacturing sector." In this context, discuss the need for a new industrial policy in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
Examine the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the Indian labor market. Also, suggest policy measures to ensure a balanced and inclusive workforce transition.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EmploymentInformation Technology and AI
Demographic Dividend do not ensure growth, it only generates potential. Discuss the steps made by the government to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the demographic bulge.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Discuss population aging as a concept which is universal phenomenon.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
It has been argued that remedying the exclusion of the majority of women from access to and control of rural-land in India is one of the most significant steps that could be taken towards enhancing the country's rural livelihoods. In this context, identify the challenges in access to land rights by women. What measures can be taken to strengthen these rights?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Land ReformsInclusive Growth
Despite significant strides in reducing the share of agriculture in output and employment India's structural transformation is marked by sectoral imbalances, low productivity and the rise of low skill jobs. Evaluate key issues and suggest policy measures for addressing them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Discuss how the transition towards renewable energy has the potential to transform the lives of women in India and unlock their potential.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EnergyInclusive Growth
An urban employment guarantee programme will need to be tailored to the specific needs and problems of the urban labour market. Discuss while keeping in view the lessons learned from MGNREGA.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Investments in human capital contribute to sustained economic development. Illustrate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthEmployment
"Quality of India's human capital is the major impediment in reaping the benefits of demographic dividend." Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
In India, the women-labour force participation is declining as against the worldwide trend. Examine the causes for this decline and suggest some steps to halt this decline.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Answer questions based on the provided UPSC mains answer sheets.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsEmployment
It is widely perceived that India's labour regulatory framework has been rigid and hindered the growth of output, investment and employment expansion. How far have government policies been able to address these lacunae?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Inclusive growth is a roadmap to intergenerational equity, redistribution of wealth, and employment generation. Explain. Also, discuss the steps taken by the government towards achieving inclusive growth.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation