GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
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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
This consists of multiple parts regarding economic and agricultural policies in India, including challenges faced by the Indian economy concerning youth and the aging workforce, fiscal policy measures in the 2024-25 Budget, land reform tenancy laws, the success and limitations of eNAM, MSP and its role in income security, and the applications and challenges of nanotechnology.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
What is the role of frontal organizations and Maoist sympathizers in the spread of left-wing extremism in urban areas? Also, suggest a way forward to address such internal security challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
ExtremismMoney Laundering
Identify the factors behind the problem of low agricultural productivity in India. What initiatives have been taken by the government to address this problem?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsIrrigation and Water
The transition from the green revolution to an ‘evergreen revolution’ is essential for sustainable agricultural growth. In this context, examine the impact of green revolution on Indian agriculture. What measures can be taken to usher in evergreen revolution?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsIrrigation and Water
Discuss the potential of impact investments in improving the social sector outcomes in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Planning for the potential long-term impacts of climate change on agriculture needs to be prioritised to mitigate threats it poses to India's food security. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Security and PDSClimate Change
Why has rice not seen similar innovation in processed food products compared to wheat, despite being a staple in many regions of the country?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Processing
Nanotechnology represents a paradigm shift from ‘bigger is better’ to ‘smaller is smarter.’ In this context, examine the transformative potential of nanotechnology in the fulfilment of India’s environmental goals.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emerging TechnologiesEnvironmental Governance
While unemployment in India is taking different forms and emerging forms of employment are reshaping the labour market, how is the government measuring and tracking employment-related data in the country? What improvements can be made to these methodologies to adequately capture the employment data?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentMacroeconomic 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
Analyse the major reasons for the spread and survival of Naxalism. What solutions do you suggest to curb it?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Extremism
Analyse the regional shifts in the cropping patterns of India. Discuss the long-term implications of this shift on nutritional security and water sustainability.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsIrrigation and Water
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
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in addressing food security in India. What reforms are necessary to improve its efficiency and reach?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Examine the influence of socio-economic factors on cropping patterns across different regions. Discuss the potential trade off between economic viability and ecological sustainability in crop selection.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
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
Discuss the significance of aquaculture towards nutrition security, livelihood generation, and economic growth. Also mention various initiatives taken by the government to promote sustainable aquaculture in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Animal Rearing and Fisheries
Demand-driven and future-ready skill development is essential to leverage the demographic dividend. Discuss the statement in the context of the skill development initiatives announced in the Budget 2024-25.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
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
Deepfakes blur the line between reality and illusion, transforming pixels into convincing lies that challenge our perception of truth. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Media and Social NetworksInformation Technology and AI
Damage to critical infrastructures amplifies the impact of natural disasters. Discuss the significance of building disaster resilient infrastructure in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
(Encryption/Lightning/Defence/Cyber-terrorism/Growth) [These appear to be distinct questions numbered 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 on the pages provided.]
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Cyber SecurityMedia and Social Networks