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What does the term 'Orange Economy' refer to?

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UPSC CAPF 2026 General Ability and Intelligence Question Paper (19-Jul-2026)
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Economic activities linked to creativity, culture and intellectual property that generate income and jobs

The term 'Orange Economy' refers to economic activities linked to creativity, culture, and intellectual property that generate income and jobs. Let's break down this concept and the options provided in the question to understand why this is the correct choice.

  1. Definition of Orange Economy: The Orange Economy, also known as the creative economy or cultural economy, consists of activities in which the product or service contains a substantial element of artistic or creative effort. The sectors involved include arts, cultural heritage, music, publishing, software, video games, advertising, architecture, and so on. These sectors utilize intellectual property and creative skills to generate economic growth and employment.
  2. Explanation of Other Options:
    • Economic activities linked to the aging population, including health care, leisure, and services for older adults, refer to the 'Silver Economy'. This is not related to the Orange Economy.
    • Economic activities linked to desert ecosystems and their unique socio-environmental characteristics might be associated with environmental or green economies but are unrelated to the Orange Economy.
    • Informal, unaccounted, or illegal economic activities that evade taxation and regulations are generally referred to as the 'Informal Economy' or sometimes as the 'Black Economy', not the Orange Economy.
  3. Conclusion: Given the explanation and definitions, the correct answer is that the Orange Economy involves economic activities associated with creativity, culture, and intellectual property that generate income and jobs. This definition is in line with the correct option provided.

Therefore, the correct option is: Economic activities linked to creativity, culture, and intellectual property that generate income and jobs.

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