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Manufacturing Sector
Asked 4 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2015 · last asked 2025 · 53 total marks
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Discuss the rationale of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. What are its achievements? In what way can the functioning and outcomes of the scheme be improved?
2025GS-315 marks
Discuss the rationale of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. What are its achievements? In what way can the functioning and outcomes of the scheme be improved?
India aims to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry in India? Mention the salient features of the India Semiconductor Mission.
2025GS-315 marks
India aims to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry in India? Mention the salient features of the India Semiconductor Mission.
Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard.
2023GS-310 marks
Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard.
Success of \u2018Make in India\u2019 programme depends on the success of \u2018Skill India\u2019 programme and radical labour reforms. Discuss with logical arguments.
2015GS-312.5 marks
Success of \u2018Make in India\u2019 programme depends on the success of \u2018Skill India\u2019 programme and radical labour reforms. Discuss with logical arguments.