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.
Analyse how fintech can enhance financial inclusion and reduce gender gaps in India. Also, identify key challenges that need to be addressed. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
Discuss the need for a National Employment Policy in India. What should be taken into account while formulating such a policy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Achieving inclusive growth requires a multidimensional approach that goes beyond economic growth. Discuss in context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthMacroeconomic Indicators
“Though the gig economy is creating lakhs of jobs in India, the workers face a variety of issues.” Critically discuss with respect to the expanding Indian gig economy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EmploymentInclusive Growth
"Reducing the size of Informal Economy is Pivotal to India's Inclusive Growth". Comment. How can Technology help India to leapfrog to Inclusive Growth?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Inclusive GrowthEmployment
Discuss the potential of food processing sector in addressing the issues of low value addition, high post-harvest losses and disguised unemployment plaguing Indian agriculture. Also, explain why the sector has underperformed despite its significant potential.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food ProcessingAgricultural Marketing
Discuss the role of the informal sector in India's economic development. What are the key challenges in formalizing this sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Food Processing industries (FPIs) can act as a bridge between the informal farming community and the formal industrial sector, which can help boost the rural economy. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Food ProcessingInclusive Growth
Food processing industries can play a critical role in making agriculture commercially viable.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Food ProcessingInclusive Growth
Despite the recent rise in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR), India has significant ground to cover in ensuring greater female participation in its labor force. Enumerating the reasons for low female labor force participation in the country, suggest remedial measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
How does the Indian Army's joint doctrine for cyberspace operations address modern security challenges? Also, discuss the necessity of extending the BSF's jurisdiction and the resulting challenges. Finally, evaluate the causes of 'jobless growth' in India and suggest a way forward.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Cyber SecurityBorder Management
The Skill India Mission has recently been restructured and extended with the aim of equipping the youth with "future-ready skills." In this context, examine the achievements and challenges of the Skill India Mission in the Indian economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EmploymentInclusive Growth
New labour codes for new India is not just a need, but a necessity. Elaborate.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
While fixed-term employment offers an ingenious way to address specific issues faced by both employers and employees, there are also some concerns associated with it. Discuss in the context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Employment
Assess the impact of the revised MSME definitions on the growth and formalisation of micro and small enterprises.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
Do you agree that high economic growth in the post-reform period has not resulted in growth trickling down to the marginalised sections, rendering inclusive growth a major concern? Justify your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Inclusive GrowthEmployment