Mains Marathon

Day 28: "PPPs aim to link public goals with private efficiency, but structural flaws hinder their success."Critically assess the key challenges in India’s PPP model and suggest reforms for fair risk-sharing and effective execution. (250 words)

Day 28: India’s airport infrastructure is growing rapidly, but does it adequately address the imperatives of safety, sustainability, and regional connectivity? Critically examine with reference to the recent developments in the civil aviation sector. (250 words)

Day 28: "India aspires to transition from being a consumer-driven market to a manufacturing-led economy.” Critically evaluate the role of Make in India and PLI schemes in realising this transformation. (150 words)

Day 28: "Liberalization is often described as the loosening of economic shackles." Critically examine how liberalization since 1991 has transformed the structure of the Indian economy. (150 words)

Day 27: "The location of food processing industries in India is largely determined by agricultural patterns and infrastructure." Examine the factors influencing their spatial distribution and suggest ways to ensure balanced regional growth. (250 words)

Day 27: Discuss the role of land reforms in reducing rural inequality and promoting inclusive agricultural growth in India. To what extent have recent policy and technological interventions succeeded in this objective? (250 words)

Day 27: India’s ethanol policy is turning sugar mills into biofuel hubs. Analyse how this shift is transforming traditional supply chains and agro-industrial linkages in the sugar sector. (150 words)

Day 27: “Technology-driven innovation is reshaping India’s food processing sector into a globally competitive and sustainable industry.” Critically analyse the transformative role of Industry 4.0 technologies in food processing. (150 words)

Day 26: “An assured price cannot replace assured markets.”Critically evaluate the role of Minimum Support Price (MSP) regime in promoting agricultural sustainability and farmer income security amid calls for its legal guarantee.(250 words)

Day 26: India’s dependence on pulse imports contradicts its goal of agricultural self-reliance. Discuss the economic, nutritional, and ecological implications of intensifying pulse production under the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. (250 words)

Day 26: “Where monoculture fails, integration survives.”Discuss how Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) contribute to sustainable agriculture and rural income diversification in India.(150 words)

Day 26: ”A fair price loses meaning if fairness is lost in delivery.” Examine the key challenges in ensuring equity and efficiency in the Public Distribution System in India.(150 words)

Day 25: Despite being a cornerstone of India’s manufacturing and export economy, MSMEs struggle to scale due to regulatory and technological constraints. Discuss the key barriers and evaluate recent government initiatives aimed at facilitating the transition and growth of MSMEs. (250 words)

Day 25: "Employment is rising in India, but real wage growth remains subdued, impacting worker welfare and inclusive growth." Critically examine this trend and suggest policy measures to ensure equitable and sustainable economic development. (250 words)

Day 25: "India’s rising foreign exchange reserves act as a cushion against global economic shocks."Critically examine the role of forex reserves in ensuring macroeconomic stability. (150 words)

Day 25: Examine the reasons behind the declining mobilisation of Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources (IEBR) by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). What challenges does this pose to India's infrastructure financing goals? (150 words)