Hyderabad: The Department of Technical Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced notification for admission into Polytechnics under lateral entry admission for the academic year 2013-14. Applications are invited from the Intermediate (Vocational) pass outs who have also passed in relevant Bridge Course with Maths, Physics and Chemistry subjects.
Admission into 2nd year Diploma in Engineering and Non-Engineering courses of 3 year duration offered by Govt / Aided / Private polytechnic colleges including 2nd shift colleges also will be through this notification only.
Fee reimbursement scheme will be applicable as per the rules and guidelines of the Social Welfare Department of the Government. Details of eligibility, application form, fee and counseling particulars are available on the website dteap.nic.in .
The Intermediate Vocation Courses candidates can avail this opportunity to join in polytechnic courses. For more details, see dteap.nic.in/downloadspage.aspx .
Senior Inter Economics Model Question on HDI
Question: Explain various concepts of human development index.
Ans: Human Development Index
The concept of human development index was first used by UNO in 1990. It is
the composite index which covers life expectancy, literacy rate and GDP per capita.
This concept was developed by Mahabub-Ul-Haq and Amarthyasen.
Gender related Development Index (GDI):
It is a composite index measuring average achievement in life expectancy, adult
literacy rate and per capita income between male and female. It was introduced in
1995.
GDI = HDI gender equality
GDI < HDI inequality exists GDI > HDI more inequality exists
Gender Empowerment Measures (GEM):
It indicates whether women are able to actively participate in economic and
political life or not. It focus on gender in equality and participation. It was introduced
in 1995.
Human Poverty Index (HPI):
It indicates the deprivation in the three elements of human life i.e. life expectancy,
knowledge and standard of living. This concept was introduced in 1997.
Ans: Human Development Index
The concept of human development index was first used by UNO in 1990. It is
the composite index which covers life expectancy, literacy rate and GDP per capita.
This concept was developed by Mahabub-Ul-Haq and Amarthyasen.
Gender related Development Index (GDI):
It is a composite index measuring average achievement in life expectancy, adult
literacy rate and per capita income between male and female. It was introduced in
1995.
GDI = HDI gender equality
GDI < HDI inequality exists GDI > HDI more inequality exists
Gender Empowerment Measures (GEM):
It indicates whether women are able to actively participate in economic and
political life or not. It focus on gender in equality and participation. It was introduced
in 1995.
Human Poverty Index (HPI):
It indicates the deprivation in the three elements of human life i.e. life expectancy,
knowledge and standard of living. This concept was introduced in 1997.
Sr Inter Economics Essay Type Questions and Answers
Question: What are the health programmes implementing in A.P.
Ans: Health Programmes in A.P.
1. The family planning programme was started in 1951 focussing on women and
child health.
2. The child survival and safe motherhood programmed introduced in 1992-93.
3. Launched NRHM in 2005 to increase quality of health.
4. The 24 hours mother and child health programme was started in 1997-98.
5. Family Planning Insurance Scheme introduced in 2000 to provide insurance.
6. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) was started during 2005-06.
7. Rogi Kalyan Samithi was introduced in 2006 to improve, upgrade and modernise
hospitals.
8. Rural Emergency Transport Scheme (108) started to ensure easy accesss to hospital
for rural people.
9. Govt. of A.P. has been implementing 'Arogya Sree' scheme from 2007.
Question: Explain the role of education in economic development.
Ans: Role of education in economic development:
Education is an instrument to convert a man into complete man. According to
Todaro and Smith, education contributes more to economic growth in all countries.
1. Education promotes economic growth and development.
2. Education reduces the income inequalities.
3. Education plays important role in rural development.
4. Education helps in modernizing and revolutionizing way of thinking and promotes family planning.
5. Provide required skilled man power to the economy.
6. Promotes health conditions.
7. Promotes political stability and competent leadership.
Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA): It was introduced during 2001-02 with an aim to provide
universal elementary education for all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years
by 2010. It intends to fill up social, regional and gender gaps. It has been renamed as
'Rajiv Vidya Mission' in Andhra Pradesh.
Ans: Health Programmes in A.P.
1. The family planning programme was started in 1951 focussing on women and
child health.
2. The child survival and safe motherhood programmed introduced in 1992-93.
3. Launched NRHM in 2005 to increase quality of health.
4. The 24 hours mother and child health programme was started in 1997-98.
5. Family Planning Insurance Scheme introduced in 2000 to provide insurance.
6. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) was started during 2005-06.
7. Rogi Kalyan Samithi was introduced in 2006 to improve, upgrade and modernise
hospitals.
8. Rural Emergency Transport Scheme (108) started to ensure easy accesss to hospital
for rural people.
9. Govt. of A.P. has been implementing 'Arogya Sree' scheme from 2007.
Question: Explain the role of education in economic development.
Ans: Role of education in economic development:
Education is an instrument to convert a man into complete man. According to
Todaro and Smith, education contributes more to economic growth in all countries.
1. Education promotes economic growth and development.
2. Education reduces the income inequalities.
3. Education plays important role in rural development.
4. Education helps in modernizing and revolutionizing way of thinking and promotes family planning.
5. Provide required skilled man power to the economy.
6. Promotes health conditions.
7. Promotes political stability and competent leadership.
Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA): It was introduced during 2001-02 with an aim to provide
universal elementary education for all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years
by 2010. It intends to fill up social, regional and gender gaps. It has been renamed as
'Rajiv Vidya Mission' in Andhra Pradesh.
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