Economic and Social Issues (ESI) is a crucial subject in the NABARD Grade A Phase 1 and 2 exam. A strong grasp of the ESI syllabus is crucial as it is a merit subject in Phase 1 and a core part of Paper 2 in Phase 2. Understanding the ESI syllabus helps you identify the key topics and prioritize them according to their importance, allowing you to tailor your preparation strategy.

Below, we have mentioned the ESI syllabus of the NABARD Grade A exam, along with the important topics.

ESI Syllabus for NABARD Grade A

Following is the syllabus of ESI as per the NABARD Grade A notification. 

1. Nature of Indian Economy – Structural and Institutional features – Economic underdevelopment – Opening up the Indian Economy – Globalization – Economic Reforms in India – Privatisation. Inflation – Trends in Inflation & their Impact on National Economy and Individual Income. 
2. Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India – Rural and Urban – Measurement of Poverty – Poverty Alleviation Programmes of the Government. 
3. Population Trends – Population Growth and Economic Development – Population Policy in India. 
4. Agriculture – Characteristics / Status – Technical and Institutional changes in Indian Agriculture – Agricultural performance – Issues in Food Security in India – Non-Institutional and Institutional Agencies in rural credit. 
5. Industry – Industrial and Labour Policy – Industrial performance – Regional Imbalance in India’s Industrial Development – Public Sector Enterprises. 
6. Rural banking and financial institutions in India – Reforms in Banking/ Financial sector. 
7. Globalization of Economy – Role of International Funding Institutions – IMF & World Bank – WTO – Regional Economic Co-operation. 
8. Social Structure in India – Multiculturalism – Demographic trends – Urbanisation and Migration – Gender Issues Joint family system – Social Infrastructure – Education – Health and Environment. Education – Status & System of Education – Socio – Economic Problems associated with Illiteracy – Educational relevance and educational wastage – Educational Policy for India. 
9. Social Justice: Problems of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes – socio-economic programmes for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and other backward classes. 
10. Positive Discrimination in favour of the under privileged – Social Movements -Indian Political Systems – Human Development. 
11. Current Economic & Social Issues.

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Important Topics of ESI for NABARD Grade A

To help you identify the important topics for ESI, we have done a detailed analysis of PYQs for the last few years. Based on our analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important ESI topics for the NABARD Grade A Phase 1 and 2 exams:

Most Important Topics of ESI Static for NABARD Grade A

• Growth and Development
• Inflation
• Opening up of the Indian Economy
• Balance of Payment
• Indian Political System
• Economic History of India
• International Economic Institutions

Moderately Important Topics of ESI Static for NABARD Grade A

• Population and Demographic Trends
• Social Sectors in India, Health and Education 
• Social Justice- Positive Discrimination in favour of the underprivileged 
• Indian Agriculture 
• Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India 
• Rural Banking and Financial Institutions – Reforms in Banking and Financial Sector
• Regional Economic Cooperation 

Least Important Topics of ESI Static for NABARD Grade A

• Multiculturalism
• Social Movements
• Human Development
• Industry- Industrial and Labour Policy

Important Note: These topics cover both objective and descriptive sections. 

Note: The above list of important topics is solely to help you streamline your preparation and make it more efficient. It does not indicate that you should skip the rest of the syllabus.

Most Important Topics of ESI Current Affairs for NABARD Grade A

• Government Schemes related to the syllabus include MGNREGA and NRLM, Ministries like the Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Fisheries, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Social Justice etc.
• ESI Current Affairs topics like Social Sectors Health, Social Sectors – Education, Social Justice, Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues, Regional Economic Co-operation, International Economic Institutes, Indian Agriculture and  Indian Political System.
• Reports like National Education Policy, National Curriculum Framework, Census

Moderately Important Topics of ESI Current Affairs for NABARD Grade A

• Reports: Released by National, International, and Private Organizations related to syllabus other than those mentioned above, like reports released by WTO, IMF, Niti Aayog, FICCI, WHO, etc. For example, the World Malaria Report – WHO, Women Business and Law Index – World Bank, etc.
• ESI Current Affairs topics include Measurement of Growth, Inflation, Industrial Development, and Globalization.

Least Important Topics of ESI Current Affairs for NABARD Grade A

• Government Schemes related to the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Defence, etc.
• Reports like the SRS Statistical Report

Important Note: These topics cover both objective and descriptive sections. 

Note: The above list of important topics is solely to help you streamline your preparation and make it more efficient. It does not indicate that you should skip the rest of the syllabus.

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