GS3 · Topic
Planning and Resource Mobilisation
How the state raises and allocates resources: planning bodies, NITI Aayog, public borrowing, disinvestment, resource mobilisation for development.
114 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Planning and Resource Mobilisation that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
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
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
What is deficit financing? Explain its significance in the context of public finance in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationFiscal Policy and Budgeting
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
India's GDP is expected to reach $5 trillion by 2025 by leveraging on digitization, globalization, favourable demographics and structural reforms. Elucidate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
GST has contributed to the formalization of Indian economy and boosted economic growth significantly, despite implementation challenges. Discuss
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
TaxationMacroeconomic Indicators
Discuss the new disinvestment policy of the Government of India. What is the rationale behind the disinvestment of Government PSUs. Also, mention potential challenges of the disinvestment process. 17. What are the mitochondrial diseases? To what extent 3 parents baby treatments can be solution for it? Also, mention the challenges associated with the 3 Parents baby procedure?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Planning and Resource MobilisationMacroeconomic Indicators
In spite of significant success of GST in its first year of implementation, there still seems to be a long way to go for both the government as well as tax-payers in attaining its intended objectives. Critically evaluate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
TaxationMacroeconomic Indicators
Globalisation has led to interconnected economies. Discuss the emerging global crises that threaten the macroeconomic stability of the Indian economy. How can India mitigate these risks?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
PM Gatishakti will give a new direction to the development of infrastructure with a transformative approach for Economic growth and will facilitate India's transition to Amrit kaal. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
InfrastructurePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Demographic Dividend do not ensure growth, it only generates potential. Discuss the steps made by the government to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the demographic bulge.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
The key to sustaining private investments in infrastructure requires a concerted effort to resolve long-standing issues. Discuss in context of India's PPP framework.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Investment ModelsInfrastructure
Demonetisation intended not just to clean and streamline the economy but also to boost electoral reforms. Critically examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Planning and Resource MobilisationInclusive Growth
It is argued that Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has produced both transformational and directional change in financial inclusion in India. Do you agree? Elaborate with logical arguments.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
An urban employment guarantee programme will need to be tailored to the specific needs and problems of the urban labour market. Discuss while keeping in view the lessons learned from MGNREGA.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Inclusive growth is a roadmap to intergenerational equity, redistribution of wealth, and employment generation. Explain. Also, discuss the steps taken by the government towards achieving inclusive growth.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Investment in infrastructure is pivotal for accelerated and inclusive socio-economic development of a country. In this context, discuss the significance of the National Monetisation Pipeline.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
InfrastructureInvestment Models
Discuss the need for a National Employment Policy in India. What should be taken into account while formulating such a policy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Evaluate the merits and demerits of maintaining rigid Priority Sector Lending (PSL) quotas versus adopting market-driven credit allocation mechanisms to achieve inclusive growth.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
Examine the performance of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and issues which hinder the achievement of its stated objectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Banking and FinancePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Demonetisation has not only done what it sought to do, but also done what it did not seek to do. In the light of the given statement, list the unintended consequences of demonetisation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
India has been constantly suffering from low tax to GDP ratio. Discussing the reasons for a low tax to GDP ratio in India, suggest some measures to ameliorate the problem. Also, examine the benefits of healthy tax to GDP ratio.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
TaxationPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) not only enhances logistics efficiency but also represents a pivotal milestone in the country's infrastructure development and economic growth. In this context, describe the significance of the Dedicated Freight Corridor.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
InfrastructurePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Black money at best can act as a steroid which gives temporary boost to economic growth. Critically examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation