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.
Examine the implications of the expansion of gig workforce on economic growth and employment scenario in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Despite numerous recent poverty eradication measures, why does the issue of poverty persist in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
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 the key issues and suggest policy measures for addressing them. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentMacroeconomic Indicators
Highlighting the significance of new labour codes for India, discuss the challenges associated with them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
EmploymentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Differentiate between 'growth' and 'development'. What explains the phenomena of 'jobless growth' in the economy in the recent past? Suggest measures to meet the challenges therein.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentMacroeconomic Indicators
What are the key features of the PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0? Discuss the significance of the PPP model in the success of such skilling programs.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
EmploymentPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
"Despite India's outstanding growth in the last two decades, low pay and wage inequality remain serious obstacles towards achieving inclusive growth." Comment. Also, suggest the way forward for rationalising and streamlining the policy for minimum wages.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Inclusive GrowthEmployment
“Information and Communications Technology is driving an increasingly unequal world”. Critically analyze with respect to the Effect of Automation on India’s Labour market. Discuss Government measures to support Labour force of “21st Century” India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Skill development through e-learning has gained increased importance and acceptance in view of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Analyze the causes and consequences of growing economic inequality in India. Also, suggest some measures needed to deal with it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Inclusive GrowthEmployment
Analyse the potential economic and social impacts of replacing the minimum wage with a living wage in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
The opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in India are immense but so are the challenges. Discuss
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
What do you understand by job loss growth? In this context discuss the need for internship to ensure Indian youth is gainfully employed.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
"India's rate of employment has declined and job creation has not kept up with the growing working-age population." What ails job creations in India? What are the government interventions for the same? Suggest measures needed to leverage the growing working age population in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
EmploymentMacroeconomic Indicators
To capitalize on its demographic dividend, India must create well-paying, high productivity jobs. In view of this, discuss the challenges in creation of such jobs in India. What policy measures can help in addressing these challenges?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
What do you understand by the term 'Fungiculture'? How and to what extent would it help supplement small farmers' income in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
MSME in India are characterised by heterogeneity, fragmentation and their proclivity to operate in what is called the ‘informal economy’. Elucidate. Also, explain how the proposal for a new definition of the MSME will help improve its present status.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
This consists of multiple parts regarding economic and agricultural policies in India, including challenges faced by the Indian economy concerning youth and the aging workforce, fiscal policy measures in the 2024-25 Budget, land reform tenancy laws, the success and limitations of eNAM, MSP and its role in income security, and the applications and challenges of nanotechnology.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has led to a significant increase in production, employment generation, economic growth and exports in the country. Discuss
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
Nearly 20% of MSMEs are located in rural areas highlighting their significance in regional development.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInclusive Growth
While unemployment in India is taking different forms and emerging forms of employment are reshaping the labour market, how is the government measuring and tracking employment-related data in the country? What improvements can be made to these methodologies to adequately capture the employment data?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentMacroeconomic Indicators
What is the Silver Economy? Discuss its Significance, Challenges and Government steps in promotion of such Economy
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Inclusive GrowthEmployment
While the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme are both designed to boost economic growth, they employ different approaches and focus on distinct outcomes. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
What is the Silver Economy? Discuss its significance in light of demographic changes in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Inclusive GrowthEmployment
MSMEs in India play a pivotal role in GDP growth, job creation and boosting exports, yet they are plagued with a plethora of problems. Discuss the statement and suggest measures to ameliorate their conditions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
Demand-driven and future-ready skill development is essential to leverage the demographic dividend. Discuss the statement in the context of the skill development initiatives announced in the Budget 2024-25.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Critically evaluate the pros and cons of the recently passed labour codes by the Parliament.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Employment
To what extent does the Female Labor Force Participation paint a true picture of the participation of women in the Indian economy? Justify with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EmploymentMacroeconomic Indicators
Explain the concept of inclusive growth and its key indicators. How does it go beyond mere economic growth in measuring a nation's progress?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthMacroeconomic Indicators
Suggest the measures needed to improve the employability of labour force as well as increasing number of employment opportunities in light of structural changes being brought by disruptive technologies.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
EmploymentInformation Technology and AI