Challenger App

No.1 PSC Learning App

1M+ Downloads
What is the estimated impact on India's GDP by 2025 if women participate equally in the economy as men?

AA. 10 percent increase

BB. 16 percent increase

CC. 25 percent increase

DD. 60 percent increase

Answer:

B. B. 16 percent increase

Read Explanation:

  • Women are central to the growth and development of a society and a nation and instrumental in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

  • It is estimated that India can increase its 2025 GDP, by 16 percent and 60 percent by enabling women to participate in the economy on par with men.

  • Over the past two decades India has witnessed a significant improvement in women and girls' lives, including decline in fertility rates, rise in educational attainment, and increased opportunities due to high economic growth.


Related Questions:

For the fisheries sector, the RKDP focuses on promoting:

Which of the following statements correctly defines the Unemployment Rate (UR) according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?

  1. Unemployment Rate (UR) is defined as the percentage of unemployed persons in the labour force.
  2. The PLFS measures unemployment rate primarily in terms of usual status (principal status and subsidiary status) and weekly status.
  3. The Unemployment Rate primarily captures individuals who are employed but underpaid.
  4. UR is a measure of the total population aged 15 years and above who are not working.

    Determine the accelerator program that is described as a highly curated community of independent accelerators worldwide.

    1. GAN (Global Accelerator Network) is a curated community of independent accelerators globally.
    2. Microsoft for Startups is a community of accelerators.
    3. H-Catalyst Accelerator is a community of accelerators.
    4. Springboard Accelerator Program is a global community of accelerators.
      What was the youth unemployment rate in urban areas of Kerala in 2023-24?

      Statement I: Panchayats can collect taxes on vehicles other than motor vehicles.

      Statement II: The power to levy such taxes is granted by the Central Government.