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Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions
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Questions
1) Education surveys like ASER, NAS, and FLS provide crucial insights into India’s education system but also highlight persistent challenges in learning outcomes. Critically examine the broad revelations of ASER, NAS, and FLS surveys regarding the state of education in India. Discuss where these surveys fall short in providing a complete understanding of learning outcomes and systemic issues, and suggest how their utility could be enhanced.
2) “Financial empowerment of women is a crucial ingredient for significantly improving nutrition outcomes in India.” Analyze this statement, elucidating how women’s financial autonomy can positively impact household nutritional status and outreach in India. Discuss the socio-economic pathways through which this empowerment translates into better nutritional outcomes, and identify any associated challenges.
