Daily Mains Practice Questions 02-02-2023

Q.3

KEY POINTS

·        In keeping with this spirit, the Government is committed to the welfare and equitable development of the country’s citizens.

·        The Government is making all efforts to meet the demands of society, as economic growth without shared prosperity and well-being is devoid of meaning.

·        The urban labour market indicators have improved beyond pre-Covid levels, with the unemployment rate falling and the labour force participation rate increasing.

·        The female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) has increased substantially, driven by the rural FLFPR, which has risen from 18 per cent in 2017-18 to 28 per cent in 2020-21.

·        More than 75 per cent of rural female workers are employed in the agricultural sector, implying a need to upskill and create employment for women in this sector.

·        In an important outcome, the NFHS 2019-21 shows there has been remarkable improvement in most aspects of health indicators and quality of life parameters, such as availability of electricity, clean cooking fuel, sanitation facilities, clean drinking water, health insurance, etc.

·        This is accompanied by the UNDP’s acknowledgement of India being one of the few countries on its way to achieving the UN-SDG target of halving poverty by 2030.

·        These breakthroughs have materialised due to smart policymaking meeting process re-engineering, technology adoption and effective implementation.

KEY POINTS

·        In keeping with this spirit, the Government is committed to the welfare and equitable development of the country’s citizens.

·        The Government is making all efforts to meet the demands of society, as economic growth without shared prosperity and well-being is devoid of meaning.

·        The urban labour market indicators have improved beyond pre-Covid levels, with the unemployment rate falling and the labour force participation rate increasing.

·        The female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) has increased substantially, driven by the rural FLFPR, which has risen from 18 per cent in 2017-18 to 28 per cent in 2020-21.

·        More than 75 per cent of rural female workers are employed in the agricultural sector, implying a need to upskill and create employment for women in this sector.

·        In an important outcome, the NFHS 2019-21 shows there has been remarkable improvement in most aspects of health indicators and quality of life parameters, such as availability of electricity, clean cooking fuel, sanitation facilities, clean drinking water, health insurance, etc.

·        This is accompanied by the UNDP’s acknowledgement of India being one of the few countries on its way to achieving the UN-SDG target of halving poverty by 2030.

·        These breakthroughs have materialised due to smart policymaking meeting process re-engineering, technology adoption and effective implementation.

KEY POINTS

·        As the Indian biotech grows at a rapid pace with greater focus on consumer health, the Union Budget 2023-24 is a welcome relief.

·        As mentioned in the Budget, a new programme to promote research and innovation in pharmaceuticals will be taken up through centres of excellence.

·        Of course, the Finance Minister did mention R&D. One of the key aspects was the promotion of research, where the pharmaceutical industry will advance and go a long way towards making India the world’s pharmacy.

·        The sector must receive more investment in order for India to truly become Aatmanirbhar given its growing relevance and the government’s ‘Make in India’ campaign.

·        The Covid-19 pandemic has intensified attention on the need to boost R&D and innovation, further strengthen the healthcare infrastructure and improve patient care.

·        The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of research and development in the health sector. While generic products have their own advantages, it is the original molecules that bring high-value to the industry.

·        The Budget is aligned with the country’s vision of India at 100 and provides a balanced approach to various sectors, including the health segment, with a focus on research and development.

Q 2

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