GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
1,500 questions, with how toppers answered each. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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What is digital currency? Discuss the potential benefits of digital currency in financial transformation and the challenges associated with it.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Banking and FinanceInformation Technology and AI
What is the status of India's fiscal deficit? Discuss the factors responsible for it, its potential consequences, and suggest measures for fiscal consolidation. Also, examine the potential of capital investment in the Indian economy and the challenges faced in this regard.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMacroeconomic Indicators
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
Highlighting the rationale behind declaring MSP, discuss various issues related to the MSP regime in the country. Also, critically analyse the efficacy of legalizing MSP towards ensuring financial sustainability in farming.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Subsidies and MSPInclusive Growth
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
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
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
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
Though drones have multiple applications in various sectors, they have opened a new dimension of internal security threat for the country. Discuss the statement. Also, explain how to balance the utilisation of drone technology for developmental purposes and safeguarding internal security interests.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
There is an increasing recognition to move ahead to an effective medium term fiscal framework from the annual budget cycles, for political and economic sustainability of fiscal policies. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
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
While the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana was touted as the largest crop insurance scheme globally in terms of farmer participation, various concerns have arisen since its implementation. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Farm Credit and Insurance
What is Land Degradation Neutrality? In what ways it can act as a centrepiece in achieving the goals of Sustainable Development Goal by India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
Does the setting up of the Monetary Policy Committee bring into question the independence of the central bank? Give arguments in support of your answer.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Monetary Policy
"Plant Variety Protection law regulating intellectual property rights in seeds is considered indispensable for seed sovereignty and thus food sovereignty." Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Intellectual PropertyBiotechnology
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
Even though a sudden shift to natural and organic farming is impractical, it is essential in the long run. Discuss the prime reasons which are hindering this shift in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping Patterns
Discuss how the reintroduction of Cheetah in India will not only help in the conservation of the species but will also be a boon to the ecosystem. Also, mention the challenges faced in the reintroduction of the Cheetah.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Biodiversity and Conservation
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
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
What is a barbell strategy? How was it put to use to cushion the Covid blow on the Indian Economy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation