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- 2015 · GS3 · 12.5 marksThere is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a tool for industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognising this potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs requires augmentation. Discuss the issue plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation, governing laws and administration.
- 2015 · GS3 · 12.5 marksThe Craze for gold in India has led to a surge in the import of gold in recent years and put pressure on the balance of payments and the external value of the rupee. In view of this, examine the merits of the Gold Monetization scheme.
- 2015 · GS3 · 12.5 marksHow can the Digital India program help farmers to improve farm productivity and income? What step has the government taken in this regard?
- 2015 · GS3 · 12.5 marksTo what factors can the recent dramatic fall in equipment cost and tariff of solar energy be attributed? What implications does the trend have for thermal power producers and related industries?
- 2015 · GS3 · 12.5 marksLivestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this sector in India.
- 2015 · GS3 · 12.5 marksThe nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer.
- 2015 · GS3 · 12.5 marks“Success of Make in India program depends on the success of Skill India programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments.
- 2015 · GS3 · 12.5 marksIn what way could the replacement of price subsidy with direct benefit Transfer (DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India? Discuss.
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