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.
Discuss the importance of critical minerals for India's economic security and technological advancement. How does the National Critical Minerals Mission seek to address the challenges in this domain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EnergyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Fertilizers have been one of the key inputs in the agricultural sector since Green Revolution in India. In this context, give an account of distribution of fertilizer industry in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
India needs a greater thrust on innovation to catapult itself to a higher growth trajectory. With reference to the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, discuss the approaches that can help unlock innovation potential in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Information Technology and AIIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
The trade deficit has always remained a cause of worry for the Indian Economy. In this context, discuss the factors responsible for wide Trade deficit and long term measures required to resolve it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Trade and Foreign InvestmentMacroeconomic Indicators
Not only do services MSMEs contribute mightily to the overall GDP growth, they have a powerful, multiplier impact on the local economies as well. Elaborating on the statement, highlight the problems faced by service sector MSMEs. How can the government make it easier for MSMEs to start and grow a business?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
The Union Budget 2025 has widened the definition of MSMEs and increased credit guarantee limits. Discuss how these reforms can address funding and growth challenges for MSMEs.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationBanking and Finance
The absolute monopoly of Indian Railways has constrained its capacity for modernisation and efficiency. In this context, do you agree that privatisation is a viable solution? Substantiate your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
InfrastructureIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
The opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in India are immense but so are the challenges. Discuss
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
It has been argued that the Industrial Policy of 1991 did not achieve the desired results due to multiple reasons. Discuss in context of India's manufacturing sector. Also, highlight the need for a new industrial policy in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
What are the key challenges faced by food processing industries in India? Examine the significance of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes to the sector.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
How have India's industrial policies adapted to changing global and domestic economic landscapes since Independence? Demonstrate using examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and Liberalisation
To capitalize on its demographic dividend, India must create well-paying, high productivity jobs. In view of this, discuss the challenges in creation of such jobs in India. What policy measures can help in addressing these challenges?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
The extent of India's integration into the global value chain depends on harnessing the various opportunities and addressing the associated challenges. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Trade and Foreign InvestmentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Public Sector Undertakings are said to be the most overfed part of the undernourished economy in India. Comment. Suggest how PSUs' functioning can be improved.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Planning and Resource MobilisationIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
MSME in India are characterised by heterogeneity, fragmentation and their proclivity to operate in what is called the ‘informal economy’. Elucidate. Also, explain how the proposal for a new definition of the MSME will help improve its present status.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
What do you understand from Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation (LPG)? Examine the effects of LPG reforms on different sectors of indian economy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
What do you understand by a bio-economy? Highlight the role that the National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2021-2025 can play in creating a robust bio-economy in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
BiotechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has led to a significant increase in production, employment generation, economic growth and exports in the country. Discuss
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
How are fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) different from battery electric vehicle (BEV)? Highlighting advantages of electric vehicles, suggest measures for accelerating e-mobility adoption in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EnergyInfrastructure
Nearly 20% of MSMEs are located in rural areas highlighting their significance in regional development.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInclusive Growth
Green hydrogen is a promising pathway towards a sustainable energy future but its widespread adoption in India encounters substantial obstacles. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EnergyInfrastructure
India's FDI sector is seeing a significant downward trend. What factors are causing apprehensions among the foreign investors to invest in India? Suggest some corrective measures that must be taken by the Government to reverse the falling trend.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Trade and Foreign InvestmentMacroeconomic Indicators
Write a short note on the reasons behind implementation of Goods and Services Tax in India. Evaluate its impact on the unorganised sector of the economy. What are the intended economic benefits of GST implementation?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
TaxationInclusive Growth
While the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme are both designed to boost economic growth, they employ different approaches and focus on distinct outcomes. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
MSMEs in India play a pivotal role in GDP growth, job creation and boosting exports, yet they are plagued with a plethora of problems. Discuss the statement and suggest measures to ameliorate their conditions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
Why is the space start up considered as "sunshine industry" in India? Elaborate on the opportunity and challenges for Space startups in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Space TechnologyInvestment Models
Despite diversification, rural India faces economic stagnation. Discuss how value chain integration through food processing can revitalise the rural economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food ProcessingInclusive Growth
How has inadequate progress on factor market reforms impacted India's double-digit growth aspirations? What measures has the government taken in this regard?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationMacroeconomic Indicators
Examine the challenges faced in port development under the landlord model in India and suggest improvements.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
InfrastructureIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Though Special Economic Zones (SEZs) can play a significant role in export promotion in India, they are struggling with multiple challenges. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment