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.
The climate crisis is not gender neutral in country like India. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeInclusive Growth
Green Hydrogen can be the silver bullet in our quest to tackle climate change and pollution" - critically analyze in light of National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EnergyClimate Change
What do you understand by Nature-based Solutions (NBS)? Explain how NBS can help in adaptation with regard to various hazards.
Answered by 1 topper
Climate ChangeDisaster Risk Reduction
Explain the concept of the 'triple planetary' crisis. What are the interlinkages between different aspects of this crisis?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
Climate change is causing profound alterations in ecosystems, triggering cascading impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human livelihoods, which demands integrated approaches to conservation and climate adaptation. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Agriculture is both the cause and a casualty of climate change. In what ways climate change affects agriculture? Suggest ways to make agriculture climate resilient.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Climate ChangeCrops and Cropping Patterns
Recently ISRO successfully tested the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV-TD). Explain its significance. Also, discuss why heatwaves should be declared a natural disaster and suggest measures to mitigate their impact.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Space TechnologyDisaster Management
COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the risk of infectious agents jumping the barriers of species, necessitating human, animal, and environmental health questions to be dealt in an integrated manner. In this light, discuss the concept of one health.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
BiotechnologyBiodiversity and Conservation
Ever-increasing competition to control land resources has not only led to environmental degradation but also fuelled social instability, poverty, and migration. Discuss the multidimensional effects of Land Degradation. How can we achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN)?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Biodiversity and ConservationPollution
What do you understand by Circular Economy? Describe the role of Circular Economy in increasing productivity and sustainability. Discuss the steps taken by India towards being a circular economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
PollutionClimate Change
Ocean deoxygenation is one of the most detrimental, yet under-reported side-effects of human-induced climate change. Identify the causes behind it. Also, mention its socio-economic and environmental implications for the world.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangePollution
Recently, there has been a surge in the incidence of heatwaves in India. Discuss the reasons behind this and state the various mitigation measures in this regard.
Answered by 1 topper
Disaster ManagementClimate Change
Explain the phenomena of Sudden Stratospheric warming witnessed in recent years. How does it affect the ozone hole formation over Antarctica?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangePollution
Analyse the relation between heatwaves and Agriculture highlighting the impact India has had in the recent past.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
Analyse the various causes of landslides in India. What strategies can be implemented to enhance disaster resilience against them?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Should we focus on "Mitigating the Climate Change" or "Adapting to the Changing Climate"? Argue.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate Change
The Economic Survey 2023-24 has highlighted the flaws in the current global approach to climate change mitigation. Explain their impact on developing countries like India. Also suggest ways to balance development and climate action.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
In what ways can biotechnology help in dealing with 21st century's global challenges?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
BiotechnologyClimate Change
The world has witnessed a huge surge in climate-induced disasters, which are largely driven by anthropogenic factors. In this context, analyse the role of early warning systems in mitigating the impact of the disasters.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
How is Flash drought different from conventional drought? Discuss about the vulnerability of India to Flash drought related hazards.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
What are the major challenges facing water management in India, and what integrated policy reforms are needed to ensure long-term water security and sustainability?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Irrigation and WaterEnvironmental Governance
The convergence of biological disasters and natural hazards has severe implications on lives, livelihoods, and economic systems. Critically examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Disaster ManagementBiodiversity and Conservation
Comment on the resource potential of the Sundarbans in India. How can nature-based solutions enhance its resilience against environmental challenges?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Biomanufacturing and biofoundry are key to a green economy in India. Discuss their potential and the challenges associated with them.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyClimate Change
Highlight the social, ecological and economic costs related to the increasing extent and severity of coastal erosion with the rising global sea level. Also, suggest measures to arrest, adapt and mitigate its impact.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Define Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and mention its various stages. Also, highlight the significance of EIA in balancing developmental needs with environmental conservation in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Environmental GovernanceClimate Change
How can the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions? Discuss the potential and challenges associated with its implementation in India. 8. Should heatwaves be declared a disaster under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005? Critically examine. 9. Discuss how a joint doctrine for cybersecurity would help in securing the fourth domain of warfare.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Do you think Nuclear Energy can play an important role in helping India meet its Net Zero Emission commitment?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EnergyClimate Change
Evaluate the concept of green growth as a sustainable development strategy for India. Examine the challenges associated with the implementation of green growth initiatives and propose innovative solutions to overcome those challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Inclusive GrowthEnergy
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme is devised in order to formalize and develop integrated market for financial support to clean development
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance