Poverty and inequality

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1. Prelims 2026: Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): 1. MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology. 2. MP…
2. Mains 2026 GS2: Malnutrition in India is not merely a public health concern; it is also a challenge of social equity, human development and effective wel…
3. Mains 2025 GS1: Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people's needs in a country lik…
4. Mains 2025 GS1: Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.
5. Mains 2025 GS2: Inequality in the ownership pattern of resources is one of the major causes of poverty. Discuss in the context of 'paradox of poverty'.
6. Mains 2024 GS1: In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be mos…
7. Mains 2024 GS1: What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?
8. Mains 2024 GS2: Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?

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