🎯 What is Sampling? Answer: Sampling is the process of selecting a subset of individuals or units (called a sample ) from a larger...

Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated on October 2nd, marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a crucial figure in India's fight for...

As Navratri approaches, excitement fills the air. This vibrant festival brings students and communities together in celebration....

UPSC ISS 2025 Final Result Declared: Full List & Key Highlights ISS RESULT 2025 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)  has declared...

🌟 Congratulations to All Successful Candidates of UPSC Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2025! 🌟 The team at Sunrise...

Why does India still conduct a decennial Census when large-scale surveys like PLFS and NFHS already exist? ✅ Answer The Population Census...

Q. What is the difference between Census and Sample Surveys in Official Statistics, and why does India still conduct a Population Census...

Q. What is the key advantage of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) compared to earlier Employment–Unemployment Surveys (EUS)?...

Should India move towards real-time employment statistics? Background: Current data: PLFS (annual + quarterly), EPFO/ESIC/NPS...

Which is more reliable—EPFO data or PLFS? Background: EPFO data:  Administrative payroll data, covers formal sector workers enrolled in...

Was the delay in releasing PLFS (2017–18) political? Background: PLFS (Periodic Labour Force Survey)  replaced NSS...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its much-awaited Grade B (Direct Recruitment) Notification 2025 for General, DEPR, and...

Background: India’s GDP grew rapidly in the 2000s and post-2014. Yet, Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR)  and Worker-Population Ratio...

Is GDP growth overstated because informal sector is under-measured? Background: Informal sector = ~80% of employment in India. After...

Should India adopt Green GDP despite government hesitation? Background: Green GDP  adjusts national income by accounting for...

Do India’s GDP figures reflect ground reality? Background: GDP is a macro indicator —good for aggregate growth, but it may not capture...

Background: In 2015, India changed its GDP base year from 2004–05 to 2011–12 . Methodological improvements included using MCA21 corporate...

Why was the 2017–18 Consumer Expenditure Survey withheld? 👉 Answer: The 2017–18 Consumer Expenditure Survey was withheld by the...

NSO releases several flagship reports. Can you name a few related to the economy? Answer: Yes, the NSO releases multiple flagship reports...

What was the rationale behind merging CSO and NSSO into the National Statistical Office (NSO)? Answer: The merger of the Central...