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Indian Economy & BudgetingEXAMINEYear 202510 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth ?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Indian Economy, planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, employment, government budgeting, fiscal policy, inflation, banking.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Human Development Index (HDI), Inequality-Adjusted HDI (IHDI), UNDP Human Development Report
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