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Question 1
The strategic and security relevance of Teesta Bridge is discussed in accordance with the expansion of India’s border infrastructure. How can these projects help regional connectivity and national security?
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Question 2
Discuss the role of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in India’s driving economic growth and employment generation. What target interventions are needed in labor-intensive sectors to take growth to the next level?
General points of the answer structure
introduce
– The introduction of the answer is crucial and should be limited to lines 3-5. Remember that single lines are not standard introductions.
– It may include basic information by providing some definitions from trusted sources and true facts.
Body
– This is the central part of the answer, and the need for questions that provide rich content should be understood.
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– The best answer must be a mixture of points and short paragraphs, rather than using long paragraphs or just points.
– The fact of using real government resources makes your answer more comprehensive. Analysis is very important according to the needs of the problem, but do not over-analyze.
– Emphasizing keywords can give you an advantage over other candidates and enhance the presentation of answers.
– Using flowchart/tree in answers – Binaries save a lot of time and improve your score. However, it should be used logically and where it needs to be.
Progress/Conclusion
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– The answer should end up with a positive one, it should have a forward-looking approach. However, if you think that an important issue must be emphasized, you can add it to the conclusion. Try not to repeat any points in the body or introduction.
– You can use reports or survey results conducted in the answers on national and international quotations, etc.
self assessment
– This is the most important part of our main answers to writing practice. upsc Essentials There will be some guidance points or ideas as a thought process to help you evaluate the answer.
Thinking process
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Question 1: The strategic and security relevance of Teesta Bridge is discussed in accordance with the expansion of India’s border infrastructure. How can these projects help regional connectivity and national security?
introduce:
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– The Teesta River flows southward towards the Gorges and Rapids of the Himalaya, Sikkim, starting from the Pahunri (or Teesta Kangse) glaciers above 7,068 m. The river then flows through the town of Rangpo, which, along with the Rangpo River, joined the Rangpo River and marked the boundary between Sikkim and West Bengal before reaching Teesta Bazaar.
– For more than a decade, the West Bengal government has approved the Teesta Bridge project, which will connect Sikkim and West Bengal. Xinqiao will help strengthen the tourism industry while also serving strategic interests.
– Currently, Teesta has only one British-era bridge connecting West Bengal with Sikkim.
Body:
– From 1937 to 1941, the Coronation Bridge was erected to commemorate King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The construction cost at that time exceeded Rs 1 lakh. The foundation was laid by then-Bangladesh Governor John Anderson.
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– Even after more than 80 years, it remains the only connection between West Bengal and Sikkim. The bridge was damaged in the 2011 earthquake, so the center began to build an alternative bridge to improve the connection between the two states on these two strategically critical corridors.
– In 2017, the Dokram deadlock between India and China was more eager to build a new bridge, as the Coronation Bridge was the only lifeline for the armed forces to provide the necessary equipment to the borders and military bases of China and Bhutan.
– For security forces soldiers, bridges are equally crucial. Bridges will promote tourism and make it easier for garrison troops to carry supplies.
in conclusion:
– India’s Teesta Basin covers an area of 9,855 square kilometers, accounting for about 0.28% of the country’s total land area. West Bengal (27.57%) and Sikkim (72.43%) are states that contain basins. The Teesta River is between Bangladesh and India and is 414 kilometers long and has a total drainage area of 12,540 square kilometers.
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– On Teestamukh Ghat near Kamarjani-Bahadurabad, Rangpur district of Bangladesh, the Teesta River ended up pouring into Brahmaputra.
(source: Ten years later, Teesta Bridge got a nod from Bangladesh: The project, the security significance of Atri Mitra, http://www.cwc.gov.in)
Point to thinking
Tributary of the Testa River
Connectivity between mainland India and northeastern India
Related questions from the previous year
India’s border with China and Pakistan is in trouble, full of controversial issues. Check the contradictory issues and security challenges faced along the border. Development Plan (BADP) and Border Infrastructure and Management (BM) programs are also provided. (2024)
Northeastern India has invaded the rebellion. Analyze the main reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in the region. (2017)
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Question 2: Discuss the role of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in India’s driving economic growth and employment generation. What target interventions are needed in labor-intensive sectors to take growth to the next level?
introduce:
– According to Micro’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act 2006 (MSMED), MSME, which stands for “micro, small and medium-sized enterprises”, refers to a department within the Indian government whose mission is to promote and develop small and medium-sized enterprises – Manufacturing scale enterprises in the industry and service sectors.
definition:
(i) a micro-enterprise in which investment in factories and machinery or equipment is not more than Rs.1 crore and turnover is not more than Rs.5 crore;
(ii) a small business with an investment of no more than Rs 10 crore in factories, machinery or equipment and a turnover of no more than Rs 5 billion;
(iii) A medium-sized enterprise in which investment in factories and machinery or equipment is not more than Rs 5 billion, while turnover is not more than Rs 25 billion.
Body:
What measures can be taken to grow higher?
– In each section, you can do things. Targeted measures can improve labor-intensive industries such as footwear, clothing, travel, furniture, etc.
– MSME has a considerable employment base. ECLGS (Emergency Credit Guarantee Program) should be strengthened and continued.
– The government has done a great job in the digital economy, with MSME accessing many digital platforms including Udyam, TREDS, GEM and ONDC.
– Give power to manufacturing. A targeted approach will be beneficial to a comprehensive view of investment, trade, infrastructure and skills.
in conclusion:
– Agriculture will always be crucial. It accounts for about 45% or 46% of the labor force. Even if it decreases, it will remain large. We must implement agricultural reforms to increase farmers’ income.
– Creating jobs, promoting labor-intensive sectors, supporting MSME and integrating into global value chains will all bring high-quality job opportunities.
– Due to the improvement of physical and digital connections, such as the establishment of integrated rural hubs, including health care, skills, education, occupational management, etc., there are a large demographic dividend in rural areas.
(source: MSME’s targeted interventions need to take growth to the next level: Aggam Walia, Ananchal Magazine, written by Sanjiv Puri, President of CII)
Point to thinking
The role of MSME in India’s GDP
How does MSME generate more work?
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Faster economic growth requires increasing the share of manufacturing in GDP, especially MSME. Comment on the current government’s policy in this regard. (2023)
“Industrial growth rate lags behind in overall growth of total poverty products (GDP) in the post-reform period” gives reasons. How far can recent changes in industrial policy increase industrial growth rates? (2017)
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