GS3 · Topic
Inclusive Growth
Whether growth reaches the bottom: inequality, regional imbalance, exclusion, and schemes meant to correct them.
247 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Inclusive Growth that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Assess the potential of millet production in promoting sustainable agriculture and improving food security in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsFood Security and PDS
What do you understand by Windfall tax? Do you think that windfall taxes can effectively redistribute wealth and promote greater economic equality?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
TaxationFiscal Policy and Budgeting
Evaluate the impact of irrigation on the environment and natural resources, and suggest measures to ensure the sustainability and equity of irrigation practices in agriculture.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
Jal Jeevan Mission has the potential to end the regional disparity in the availability and accessibility of drinking water. Highlighting the significance of the mission, discuss the underlying impediments in achieving the desired objectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
InfrastructureInclusive Growth
What are the primary causes of limited formal credit penetration among the rural and unbanked populations in India? Comment on the effectiveness of Small Finance Banks in addressing this gap and advancing inclusive financial growth.
250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
As NITI Aayog completes 10 years of its establishment, critically examine its role in the planning and development paradigm of governance in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationInclusive Growth
Analyse the factors that have contributed to India's inclusive economic growth in the past decade.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Inclusive GrowthMacroeconomic Indicators
"With growing urbanization, peri-urban agriculture is emerging as a significant contributor to fresh farm produce needs". In this context, discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with promoting peri-urban agriculture in a sustainable manner.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Agricultural MarketingCrops and Cropping Patterns
India's economic growth story is often overshadowed by the persistent challenges of unemployment. Analyze the concept of structural unemployment and discuss its relevance in the context of India's current economic situation. Suggest policy measures to promote inclusive job growth.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Despite recent steps towards inducting women into combat roles, their participation remains low. Examine the key challenges impeding the greater inclusion of women in the Indian armed forces. Also, suggest suitable measures to enhance their participation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Security Forces and AgenciesInclusive Growth
"The sole point of MSP is to protect farmers from sudden price shock". Do you think legalization of MSP can insure farmers from sudden price shocks? What are the other measures which can be taken to make MSP-led procurement effective?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Evaluate the potential of biomanufacturing and bio-foundry in driving India's future towards a sustainable green economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
BiotechnologyClimate Change
India's response to left wing extremism needs to integrate soft approaches like socio-economic policies and dialogue along with hard security measures to address the root causes of Naxalism. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
ExtremismInclusive Growth
Discuss the role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in fostering regional growth in India. How can MSMEs contribute to achieving industrial diversification and technological advancement?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInclusive Growth
The recent push towards gender budgeting in the Government Budget reflects its importance for women empowerment. What are the recent initiatives towards gender budgeting in India and their importance?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth
Port-led development is seen as a key driver of economic growth and regional integration in India. Discuss how the Sagarmala initiative can promote port-led growth and the coastal economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
InfrastructureTrade and Foreign Investment
Explain the aims and objectives of the recently launched BioE3 policy. How can the policy help in ensuring "green growth" of the economy?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyInclusive Growth
Discuss the importance of livestock farming in a non-farm economy. What is the need for the recently proposed livestock census in promoting animal husbandry?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesFood Processing
Despite India's push for a robust digital economy, India faces challenges with regard to digital inclusion. Discuss. Suggest measures to ensure equitable access to digital resources.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Inclusive GrowthInformation Technology and AI
What are the direct and indirect subsidies in Indian agriculture? How have these subsidies impacted the cropping diversity and farm economy of the country?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Subsidies and MSPCrops and Cropping Patterns
What do you understand from Green growth? With special reference to the budget 2023-2024, discuss various government measures to propel green growth in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
EnergyFiscal Policy and Budgeting
Across sectors and regions, the most marginalised sections are also the most affected by the impacts of climate change. Explain. Also, present a case for a climate resilient model of development that integrates mitigation and adaptation measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Climate ChangeInclusive Growth
DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) is indispensable for digitally enabling citizens and businesses; however, the challenges of exclusion, exploitation, and monopolisation cannot be ignored. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Information Technology and AIInclusive Growth
How can minimum support prices help in promoting farmers' income? What are the challenges faced by farmers in accessing the benefits of minimum support prices?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Micro-irrigation has tremendous potential in transforming farming into a profitable and sustainable venture. Discuss the given statement in the context of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Inequality in income and wealth translates into carbon inequality. In this context, discuss the significance of addressing carbon inequality for India and suggest ways to achieve it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Climate ChangeInclusive Growth
The adoption of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in India is expected to make e-commerce more inclusive and accessible for consumers. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Though a cornerstone of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is not without its own challenges. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
"The resource curse of Eastern and Central India has been a crucial driver of LWE". Elaborate and suggest measures for sustainable and inclusive development of the region.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
ExtremismInclusive Growth
It has been pointed out that competitive politics to fund mostly non-merit subsidies is pushing a few states in India to the brink of a deep fiscal crisis. In this context, discuss the need to rationalise the subsidy regime in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingSubsidies and MSP