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PLFS goes monthly

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: PLFS goes monthly (GS3 · Data, 14 May 2025)

What happened

  • NSO said PLFS labour indicators will be released monthly and quarterly results will cover rural and urban areas [PIB].

Background

  • April 2025 UR was 5.1% (CWS) [PIB].

Why it matters

  • High-frequency data aids policy.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Inclusive growth and employment

  1. As per PIB (2025-05-14): NSO said PLFS labour indicators will be released monthly and quarterly results will cover rural and urban areas.
  2. High-frequency data aids policy.
Quotable data point

NSO said PLFS labour indicators will be released monthly and quarterly results will cover rural and urban areas.

PIB: PLFS changes, 14 May 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: PLFS.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

PLFS monthly from

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: PLFS changes, 14 May 2025

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