Subject: Economics
Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy
India faces structural unemployment, disguised unemployment in agriculture, and frictional unemployment during transitions. Urban areas show rising educated unemployment, while the informal sector is large. Schemes such as Skill India, Start-Up India, and apprenticeship reforms aim to match labor market needs. Understanding labor force participation rates and disguised unemployment’s prevalence helps interpret official data. For exams, link how macro policies—like industrial corridors, manufacturing thrusts—seek to create better job opportunities. Also discuss how technology-induced disruptions can displace low-skilled labor, emphasizing the need for continuous re-skilling.
What is the primary role of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
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