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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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
"Infrastructure development is a key driver of accelerated and inclusive economic growth". Highlighting the importance of infrastructure investment in achieving long-term growth, discuss India's success and failures in stimulating infrastructure-led growth in the economy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
InfrastructureInclusive Growth
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
What are key lessons for DM and env conservation in Himalayan region, in light of recent disasters at Joshimath, Uttarakhand? Q9: Recent trends in Punjab show Khalistan issue is still simmering! Discuss with respect to recent developments and suggest measures to handle it.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Paris deal is said to be a true successor of Kyoto protocol to save global climate. In this regard, highlight the challenges involved in global cooperation and implementation of Paris deal.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
"Nuclear technology is not only important for energy security and defense but also plays an important role in Medicine, Agriculture and Industrial application in India". Explain with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
EnergyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Write a short note on the reasons behind implementation of Goods and Services Tax in India. Evaluate its impact on the unorganised sector of the economy. What are the intended economic benefits of GST implementation?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
TaxationInclusive Growth
Technology plays a multidimensional role in augmenting the disaster management apparatus of the country. Discuss. Also, bring out the measures needed to enhance the usage of such technologies in managing disasters.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
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
What factors have contributed to the sudden rise in the incidences of zoonotic diseases across the globe? Highlight the recent examples of pandemics caused by zoonotic pathogens.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyBiodiversity and Conservation
What are the salient features of the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018? Enumerate the benefits of deriving energy from biofuels in contrast to conventional energy generation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Energy
How can 'agrivoltaics' benefit India's agriculture and energy sectors? Highlighting the factors hindering its widespread adoption, suggest remedial measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EnergyAgri-technology
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
Explain the concept of Outcome budgeting and discuss how it can be implemented effectively in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Fiscal Policy and Budgeting
Discuss the role of Food Corporation of India (FCI) in ensuring food security. What are the major issues and reforms needed in its operation?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
What sets fiscal policy apart from monetary policy, and how do they influence the economy differently? Briefly elaborate on the tools that the RBI and the government employ to manage them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsFiscal Policy and Budgeting
What is the Silver Economy? Discuss its significance in light of demographic changes in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Inclusive GrowthEmployment
Discuss the repercussions on marine ecosystem and economy resulting from the combined effects of ocean acidification, ocean warming, and oxygen loss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Identify the factors behind the high central and state fiscal deficit in India in recent times. Discuss its ramifications, and propose remedial measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Fiscal Policy and Budgeting
How does the spread of fake news pose a threat to national security? Discuss the measures to counter this challenge.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Media and Social NetworksCyber Security
What are the key causes of marine pollution? Discuss its overall impact on the environment.
Answered by 1 topper
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
Project Tiger, a monumental initiative, highlights India's one of the successful conservation efforts and serves as a model for global wildlife protection. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and Conservation