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Mains•UPSC Civil Services Examination

Indian Economy

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2026Banking
Question 1

Discuss the challenges of expanding formal credit to small businesses.

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2026Public Finance
Question 2

Discuss the challenges of improving productivity in Indian agriculture.

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2026Agriculture
Question 3

How can skill development programmes better respond to labour-market needs?

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2026Growth and Inflation
Question 4

Discuss the economic implications of an ageing population.

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2026Agriculture
Question 5

Discuss the risks and benefits of greater integration into global value chains.

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2025Agriculture
Question 6

Discuss the relationship between inflation management and growth.

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2025Growth and Inflation
Question 7

How can India improve the efficiency of public expenditure?

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2023Growth and Inflation
Question 8

Discuss the role of public investment in sustaining inclusive economic growth.

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2023Inclusive Growth
Question 9

How can agricultural value chains improve farmers' incomes?

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2023Inclusive Growth
Question 10

Discuss the fiscal trade-offs involved in expanding social protection.

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2023Inclusive Growth
Question 11

How can regional disparities be addressed through targeted economic policy?

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2022Public Finance
Question 12

How can food processing reduce post-harvest losses and create rural jobs?

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2022Banking
Question 13

Evaluate the contribution of renewable energy investment to economic competitiveness.

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2022Inclusive Growth
Question 14

Examine the role of exports in supporting long-term growth.

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2022Public Finance
Question 15

Evaluate the role of competition policy in improving market efficiency.

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2021Banking
Question 16

How can India create more productive employment for its growing workforce?

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2021Public Finance
Question 17

Examine the structural challenges faced by small and medium enterprises.

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2021Banking
Question 18

How can urban infrastructure finance be made more sustainable?

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2020Growth and Inflation
Question 19

Evaluate the role of infrastructure investment in economic development.

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2020Agriculture
Question 20

Examine the potential of digital public infrastructure for financial inclusion.

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