GS3 · Topic
Trade and Foreign Investment
Exports and imports, FDI and FPI, trade agreements, tariffs, supply-chain relocation, WTO disputes as they bear on the Indian economy.
87 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Trade and Foreign Investment that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plays an important role in the regulation of the share market and safeguarding the interests of investors. In the light of given statement, highlight the challenges faced by the SEBI and suggest reforms in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Banking and FinancePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Examine the major challenges hindering the Indian textile industry from achieving its full potential in the global value chain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
To what extent has the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the food processing industry facilitated value addition, employment generation, and global competitiveness in India's food processing industry?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
India practices a 'multi-alignment' approach in its cyber diplomacy. How does this posture strengthen India's internal security while maintaining strategic autonomy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies
Why has India become increasingly import-dependent for edible oils despite being a major agricultural economy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
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
Foreign trade is an important milestone on the path of becoming a 5 trillion USD economy. In this context, analyse the potential of the recently released Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 in revamping India's participation in global trade.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
Trade and Foreign InvestmentPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Labour and export intensive industries are key to problems of jobless growth. In this perspective, analyse the opportunities and challenges associated with the textile sector.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
EmploymentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
There have been arguments that India needs to review some of its past assumptions about the nature of outer space and contribute to the development of new global norms. In this context, analyse India's stand in relation to the Artemis Accords.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Space TechnologyTrade and Foreign Investment
Why does India's agricultural export performance remain weak despite high production levels? What measures would you suggest to improve agri-export competitiveness?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
While an agreement was recently reached at the WTO on a deal to curb "harmful" government fisheries subsidies, certain concerns raised by India suggests that the matter will require further negotiations. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesSubsidies and MSP
How is internationalisation of rupee different from De-Dollarisation? Highlighting the benefits of internationalisation of rupee, discuss the challenges associated with the same.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
Recently, the government has asked all ports to prepare a master plan in order to become 'mega ports' by 2047. In light of this, discuss the challenges faced by ports and suggest remedial measures in order to propel India's blue economy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
InfrastructureTrade and Foreign Investment
Establishing linkages between globalisation and money laundering, discuss the initiatives taken at the national and international levels to combat it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Money LaunderingOrganised Crime
The objective of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to provide a long term and equitable solution to the dilemma between free trade and food security has remained unfulfilled. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
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
Identify the impediments faced by India in boosting its defence exports. Also, discuss the steps taken by the government in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyTrade and Foreign Investment
In an era of interconnected challenges, the emerging global polycrisis poses significant implications for India's macroeconomic stability. Examine and suggest measures to make the Indian economy more resilient to global shocks and challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Despite significant pressure from the developed countries to alter its food subsidy regime, there is merit in India trying to retain its policy support for the poor in the country. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
International trade is centred on the dominant currency paradigm (DCM). Critically Analyze the importance of Hard currency in International trade and Discuss the potential of rupee acceptance in global trade as an alternative to dollar imperialism.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
Elaborate on the difference between Capital Account and Current Account as components of Balance of Payment (BOP). Suggest a few measures to balance the BOP deficit of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
How do the rising trends of economic nationalism and protectionism affect India's global trade competitiveness? What recent measures has India taken to navigate these challenges?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Trade and Foreign InvestmentMacroeconomic Indicators
What factors have led to the recent acceleration in the trend towards de-dollarization of the global economy? Do you think the dollar will lose its dominance anytime soon?
150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
What is India's stand on the New Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies under WTO? How is the Fisheries sector significant for India? Enumerate the steps taken by the Government to develop this sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Animal Rearing and FisheriesTrade and Foreign Investment
While tariff rationalization aims to enhance economic efficiency, it may also pose challenges to certain sectors. Critically assess the potential trade-offs involved in the Union Budget 2025-26's approach to tariff reforms.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingTrade and Foreign Investment
India's agriculture export-import policies are tilted more towards the consumers rather than the farmers. In light of the given statement, critically analyze the impact of import and export policies on farmers. What measures can be undertaken to shield farmers from import-export price shocks?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agricultural MarketingSubsidies and MSP
Discuss the implications of the rising trend of protectionism and tariff wars in global trade for India's macroeconomic stability.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
What is floriculture? How is it helpful in enhancing farm income and boosting agri-exports?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
The challenge of a high trade deficit haunts India. Analyze its impact on the Indian economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Trade and Foreign InvestmentMacroeconomic Indicators
How far do you agree that a robust domestic demand is the most important driver of India's economic growth? What are other factors that influence the growth trajectory of the country?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsInclusive Growth