GS3 · Topic
Climate Change
Mitigation and adaptation, emissions and targets, the UNFCCC and its conferences, climate finance, India's stated positions.
162 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Climate Change that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Discuss the repercussions on marine ecosystem and economy resulting from the combined effects of ocean acidification, ocean warming, and oxygen loss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) could fill a real gap at a time when climate change-induced floods, cyclones and fires have multiplied in destructive force. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Highlighting the factors that affect the cropping pattern in India, discuss the need for modifying it in the context of the emerging agro-ecological concerns.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Crops and Cropping PatternsIrrigation and Water
Managing risks, rather than impacts, lies at the core of effective disaster management strategy. In light of this statement, describe the flood risk profile of India and evaluate preparedness for effective flood management.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The recent IPCC report highlighted loss of over 60% of flora and fauna since last century can largely be traced to increased development on cost of environment degradation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Discuss the potential of carbon farming as a sustainable agricultural practice in mitigating climate change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
How does climate change exacerbate the challenges that India faces in eliminating hunger and malnutrition? Discuss in the context of India's commitment to achieve zero hunger by 2030.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Food Security and PDSClimate Change
Discuss the significance of the International Solar Alliance and highlight the initiatives taken by it in recent times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EnergyInfrastructure
Examine the impact of declining aerosol emissions on global warming, as highlighted by recent scientific studies. How should India balance air pollution control with climate mitigation goals?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PollutionClimate Change
Analyze the main objectives of the Bonn Climate Change Conference and discuss its significance in shaping global climate policy and the implementation of international climate agreements.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Explain how the understanding of the concept of 'Sustainable Use' is vital for achieving environmental, social and economic sustainability. Mention the measures taken
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationInclusive Growth
What do you understand by climate change hotspots? Identify the major climate change hotspots of India and the threats associated with them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Climate ChangeDisaster Management
Discuss the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and human livelihood. Suggest an integrated approach to mitigate these challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
India's climate action plan is a "vision for transformation" and reaffirms the need to focus on financial mobilization, technological collaboration and policy push to achieve the goals. Discuss in light of India's 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Climate ChangePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Evaluate the outcome of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). How can Mission LiFE reinvigorate the NCAP in addressing the issue of air pollution?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy is not only about reducing future emissions but also involves active removal of already released carbon into the atmosphere. In this context what do you understand by the concept of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and discuss the progress of the international community in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnergy
What is the Global Methane Pledge? Do you think the Global Methane Pledge is a positive step towards mitigating methane emissions? Explain India's stance on this issue.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
How can Conservation Agriculture (CA) prevent loss of arable land while regenerating degraded land? Suggest some ecologically sustainable agricultural methods that can be adopted to minimize the effects of climate change on agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
Californian, Amazon and Australian wild fires are the new normal. How is Climate change causing forest fires? Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
What is a Regenerative Blue Economy? How does it differ from conventional blue growth models? Highlight the role of the Regenerative Blue Economy in mitigating climate change and halting biodiversity loss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
"Green hydrogen can be the silver bullet in our quest to tackle climate change and pollution". Critically analyse the statement in light of India's National green hydrogen mission.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EnergyClimate Change
How does climate change lead to desertification? Suggest measures to minimize land degradation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Discuss the multi-dimensional impact of climate change on agriculture. What strategies would you suggest to make agriculture sustainable and climate resilient?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeCrops and Cropping Patterns
Explain the concept of the 'triple planetary crisis' and the interlinkages between different aspects of this crisis.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
Explain the concept of a Sovereign Green Bond and its significance for India's economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Planning and Resource MobilisationEnergy
Give an account of the increasing frequency of cyclonic activity in the Arabian Sea region.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementClimate Change
The Stockholm Conference commenced the contemporary "environmental era", which brought a paradigm shift in the environmental governance and set a tone for multi-lateral environmental regime. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Environmental GovernanceClimate Change
How can Climate finance prove critical in addressing the issue of climate change? What are some of the international financial mechanisms to provide financial resources to developing countries?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
An effective approach to green budgeting is underpinned by strong strategic framework, tools for evidence generation and an enabling budgetary governance framework. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingClimate Change
Recently, the Budget 2023-24 has provided for increased budget outlay for its Green Hydrogen Mission. Discuss the advantages and challenges associated with its adoption in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EnergyClimate Change