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.
Macroeconomic stability is not solely dependent on the quantity of foreign exchange reserves, but also on the strategy and sources on which they are built. Discuss in an Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
India has tremendous potential in becoming a large global exporter in agricultural commodities. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
Discuss the significance of the National Technical Textiles Mission in enhancing India's global position in the technical textiles market. What are the key challenges faced by this sector in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
Globalization and emerging technology are interconnected in a resource-limited world. Elucidate with special reference to India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
Despite being one of the largest agricultural producers in the world, India's agricultural exports have been a laggard. In this context, discuss the issues that need to be addressed for India to emerge as a top global exporter.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agricultural MarketingTrade and Foreign Investment
Briefly examine the rationale behind the formation of International Solar Alliance (ISA). How can ISA help bring down the cost of solar energy?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
EnergyTrade and Foreign Investment
What are the factors influencing imported inflation in India? Suggest measures to mitigate its impact on the domestic economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsMonetary Policy
Diversification away from US Dollar ('De-dollarization') is meant to insulate economies from geopolitical risks. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
World Trade Organisation (WTO) was formed with the objective of imparting a long term and equitable solution to the dichotomy between free trade and food security; however, the objective has been marred by several factors. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Food Security and PDSTrade and Foreign Investment
Much of the export growth of manufactured goods in India since the 1990s can be attributed to expansion of world trade and improved competitiveness. However, the potential of product and market diversification are yet to be fully exploited. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Trade and Foreign InvestmentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
What are the causes for sharp depreciation in the value of rupee in the last few years? Discuss the merits and demerits of rupee depreciation on the Indian economy. Highlight the tools used by the RBI to manage currency volatility.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Macroeconomic IndicatorsMonetary Policy
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
The Economic Survey 2023-24 has highlighted the flaws in the current global approach to climate change mitigation. Explain their impact on developing countries like India. Also, suggest ways to balance development and climate action. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Examine the importance of foreign capital for a developing country, like India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Trade and Foreign InvestmentMacroeconomic Indicators
Why has there been an increased focus on negotiating, renegotiating and concluding Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) by India in recent years?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Trade and Foreign InvestmentMacroeconomic Indicators
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
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
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is seen as a crucial step for India's trade and strategic ambitions. Examine the major opportunities and persistent hurdles in finalising the agreement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Trade and Foreign Investment
What are the factors responsible for the recent depreciation of the Indian Rupee? Discuss its implications for the economy and suggest policy measures to stabilize the currency.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
What are the implications of India's higher Growth despite Investments slowdown and falling Exports? Suggest some measures to make Indian Exports further competitive.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
In economic theory, international economics outlines relationship of a country with world economy.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
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
The Indian economy and major world economies like USA, UK experienced a slowdown in growth in recent times. This slowdown, however, was momentary for Indian economy (GDP growth 7-8%) and unlike other Western economies. I agree with the assertion 'Indian economy remains insulated from recessionary trends' for the following reasons - Q2. The WTO was created in 1995 as a successor to GATT with aim of expanding free trade between developed and developing countries. Yet, its functioning has been marred with disputes between countries.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
Discuss the significance of the services sector in India's GDP composition. What implications does this have for economic resilience and vulnerability to global shocks?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
Examine the pattern and trend of agricultural exports of India. In this context, explain how India can improve its global competitiveness in agricultural exports.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Agricultural MarketingTrade and Foreign Investment
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.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Trade and Foreign InvestmentMacroeconomic Indicators
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
Is currency exchange rate a suitable measure of relative economic performance of countries? Despite improving macro-economic fundamentals, trade deficit in India continues to widen. Bring out the factors responsible for this situation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
Analyse the opportunities for enhancing agricultural exports from India and the challenges impeding their growth. Also, suggest measures needed for a stable and effective Agri-export policy in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
"Aspirational India cannot ignore 'New Issues' in WTO but it has to articulate its position without sacrificing core matters which are important". Critically examine the above statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Trade and Foreign Investment