Paper- GS2
Subject- Polity

Que. Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty, and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs ? Explain with examples. 

प्र. क्या महिलाओं के स्वयं सहायता समूहों (SHGs) के माइक्रोफाइनेंसिंग के माध्यम से लैंगिक असमानता, गरीबी और कुपोषण के दुष्चक्र को तोड़ा जा सकता है? उदाहरणों सहित समझाएं।

(150 words)

Structure of the answer 

Introduction

• Briefly explain the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty, and malnutrition.
• Introduce the concept of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and microfinancing as tools for women’s empowerment and poverty alleviation.

Body

• Link Between Gender Inequality, Poverty, and Malnutrition
• Highlight the role of microfinancing in women SHGs with examples. 
• Also mention challenges in Breaking the Cycle 

Conclusion

• Summarize the transformative potential of microfinancing for SHGs in breaking the cycle of gender inequality, poverty, and malnutrition.

Paper- GS1
Subject- Geography

Que. Counter-urbanisation is not a cause but rather an effect.Comment

प्र. प्रति-शहरीकरण (Counter-urbanisation) एक कारण नहीं, बल्कि एक परिणाम है। टिप्पणी करें।
(250 words)

Structure of the answer 

Introduction

• Define Counter-urbanisation

Body

• Mention why Counter-Urbanisation is an Effect
• Highlight positive Effects of Counter-Urbanisation
• Also mention about challenges Associated with Counter-Urbanisation

Conclusion

• Summarize that counter-urbanisation is primarily a result of urban challenges and improved rural opportunities.