Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 August 2022
Contents
- Drought is looming over Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar
- ILO report: India’s youth employment has declined
Drought is Looming Over Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar
Context
- Never in the last 122 years have Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand experienced such low monsoon rainfall. The administration is finalising contingency plans as farmers in both states wait for a good spell to begin sowing.
- Food and water scarcity will be major issues in the country’s major rice producing states, potentially affecting India’s kharif crop this year.
Relevance
GS Paper 3: Disaster Management
Mains Question
“Drought affects a large portion of India to varying degrees.” Highlight the factors that cause droughts in India. Make recommendations for drought-relief measures. (250 Words)
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ILO Report: India’s Youth Employment Has Declined
Context
The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently published the Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022 report.
Relevance
GS Paper 3: mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment.
Mains Question
Comment on the Indian unemployment problem. What suggestions do you have for increasing job opportunities? (150 Words)
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