GS3 · Topic
Industrial Policy and Liberalisation
Liberalisation's effects on industrial growth, MSMEs, PLI and other industrial policy, manufacturing share, ease of doing business.
141 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Industrial Policy and Liberalisation that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
While MSMEs are the backbone of the Indian economy, they encounter various hurdles in their operation and expansion. Discuss. Also, suggest steps to support the growth of the MSME sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and Liberalisation
Suggest the measures needed to improve the employability of labour force as well as increasing number of employment opportunities in light of structural changes being brought by disruptive technologies.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
EmploymentInformation Technology and AI
Discuss the significance and salient features of FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid Electric Vehicles) Scheme. Also, evaluate the impact of the FAME II scheme on the promotion of electric vehicles in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EnergyInfrastructure
Elaborate on the concept of the middle-income trap and its relevance to the Indian economy. Discuss the measures that may be considered to ensure India's transition to a high-income economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsInclusive Growth
India introduced Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation reforms in 1991, pushing economy on higher growth path. Evaluate the performance and suggest reforms. Q.12. Critically analyse the role of infrastructure in fostering sustainable and inclusive growth in India. Q.13. 'India is the second largest aquaculture nation after China'. Discuss the significance of aquaculture and measures taken by the government.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
How could the E-commerce sector impact the Indian economy? Mention its advantages and pitfalls.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInclusive Growth
The proliferation of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) across India has earned it the title of "GCC Capital of the World". Describe the reasons behind this proliferation and throw light on its impact on the country's economic landscape.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
“Investment, especially private investment, is the “key driver” that drives demand, creates capacity, increases labour productivity, introduces new technology, allows creative destruction, and generates jobs.” Examine. Also, bring out the factors inhibiting the flow of private investment in India in recent past and suggest measures to address them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Investment ModelsIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
This is a consolidated answer to several questions on diverse topics including digital commerce, agriculture, coastal development, technology, and climate policies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Inclusive GrowthSubsidies and MSP
Despite the shift in manufacturing and services sector to the new emerging economies, certain immobility has been observed in R&D sector. Do you agree? Support with suitable arguments. Also, suggest some measures for India to become a leader from net consumer to net producer of knowledge and ideas.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationIntellectual Property
Aatmanirbar Bharat Abhiyan in the agriculture sector is a step towards the transformation of agriculture into sustainable enterprises'. Clarify it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Agricultural MarketingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Why is a new manufacturing policy essential for India to achieve sustained economic growth and emerge as a global manufacturing hub?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
Discuss the impact of disinvestment programmes on improving the efficiency of the Indian economy with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Identify the important mineral belts of India. Highlighting some of the issues plaguing the mining sector in India, discuss how the National Mineral Policy 2019 aims to address these issues.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Planning and Resource MobilisationIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Trace the evolution of Industrial policy in India post-independence. Assess the success of these policies in fulfilling their desired objectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and Liberalisation
As per government data, India recorded a trade deficit with 9 of its top 10 trading partners in FY 2023-24. Discuss contributing factors and assess their impact. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Trade and Foreign InvestmentMacroeconomic Indicators
Formulation of a new Industrial Policy of India must be aimed at building a globally competitive Indian industry equipped with 'skill, scale and technology'. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
What advantage does Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) have over platform-based models of e-commerce in India? Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInformation Technology and AI
"Non-tariff measures have become a key instrument of economic diplomacy and protectionism in the post-globalisation era." Evaluate how India can balance compliance with global trade rules while safeguarding its economic interests.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Trade and Foreign InvestmentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Private sector participation in the space sector will help place India's space industry on the same pedestal as its global competitors. In this context, discuss the steps taken by the government to facilitate private sector participation and challenges faced by the private sector in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Space TechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
For India to raise the manufacturing sector's contribution to GDP from 15% to 25%, strategic reforms and the creation of a robust ecosystem for industrial growth are essential. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInfrastructure
To what extend Insolvency and Bankruptcy law is able to rupture the "Chakravyuh Challenge" of Indian economy? Critically evaluate
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Banking and FinanceIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
"No major country has managed to reduce poverty or sustain economic growth without a robust manufacturing sector." In this context, discuss the need for a new industrial policy in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
What were the factors leading to the deindustrialization of India under British colonial rule? Also, discuss the economic and social impact of the decline of India's indigenous industries during this period.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
There is a need for synergy between trade policy and industrial policy for the rapid growth of the manufacturing sector. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
India’s technological and manufacturing aspirations hinges on a transformative shift in its Research and Development (R&D) landscape. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Do you agree with the view that the mixed results of economic reforms in the last three decades can be attributed to the reforms being half-baked and incomplete? Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 in its present form is not keeping pace with the new market dynamics. In this light, analyse how far would ‘Consumer Protection Bill, 2018’ be effective and different.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Macroeconomic IndicatorsIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Critically analyse the suggestion of allowing large corporate and industrial houses to act as promoters of banks.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Banking and FinanceIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Digital commerce is reshaping the global business environment, but its potential is marred by anti-competitive practices, supply chain gaps and limited participation from MSMEs. Discuss the statement and highlight the role of Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC) in democratizing e-commerce sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInformation Technology and AI