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 do you understand by climate change hotspots? Identify the major climate change hotspots of India and the threats associated with them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Climate ChangeDisaster Management
While discussing the principles of "precision agriculture", elaborate on the uses of "Internet of Things" in precision agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
What do you mean by 'dark matter' and why is it difficult to detect? How has the search for 'dark matter' shaped modern pursuits in science?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Emerging Technologies
Write a brief note on Rashtriya Gokul Mission and National Animal Disease Control Programme.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Animal Rearing and Fisheries
What are the potential challenges associated with alternative medicines? Discuss the recent reforms introduced by the government in this direction.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Indigenisation and Defence Technology
Extreme weather events have become the new normal, revealing critical gaps in urban planning. Discuss the statement in the context of urban flooding.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
What are quantum dots? How have they been incorporated as active elements in a wide variety of devices and applications? Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emerging TechnologiesInformation Technology and AI
Discuss the role of Deep Tech in addressing key challenges in sectors of healthcare, agriculture, and defense.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a flagship programme to ensure tap water connection to every household. Discuss its significance and the impediments in achieving its objectives.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthInfrastructure
Discuss the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and human livelihood. Suggest an integrated approach to mitigate these challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Discuss the need for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and their potential to transform Indian agriculture. Highlight the challenges faced by FPOs and the initiatives undertaken by the government to promote them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agricultural MarketingInclusive Growth
How has the Public Distribution system (PDS) impacted household food spending in India? What changes could enhance its effectiveness in ensuring food security?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food Security and PDS
Food Corporation of India is central to food security in India, but to become an agency for innovations in Food Management System it needs to overhaul its operations and modernise its storage. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Food Security and PDSAgricultural Marketing
India's climate action plan is a "vision for transformation" and reaffirms the need to focus on financial mobilization, technological collaboration and policy push to achieve the goals. Discuss in light of India's 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Climate ChangePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Irrigation in the Indian agricultural sector though being a national challenge, however, requires a 'region-specific spatially differentiated' approach. Stating the relevance of the 'four water concept' examine the issue with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Irrigation and Water
Evaluate the outcome of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). How can Mission LiFE reinvigorate the NCAP in addressing the issue of air pollution?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Quantum computers provide great technical breakthroughs in the field of computing while opening new security threats.' Assess the preparedness of India for the quantum era.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Information Technology and AICyber Security
Discuss the importance of the horticulture sector in India and mention the challenges faced by it. Also, suggest measures to improve the sector.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Crops and Cropping PatternsFood Processing
What is ‘Indirect Prompt Injection’ in the context of AI chatbots? Examine its potential impact on the reliability of digital assistants and the privacy of end users.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Information Technology and AI
In a developing nation like India, the prevalence of working poverty is significant. In the light of this statement, analyze the causes of underemployment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Overexploitation strains the quality as well as the quantity of our groundwater resources.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
Mention the principles of organic and natural farming. Also, discuss their role in sustaining agricultural production.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgri-technology
Usage of Chemical Pesticides has been proven a double edged sword for Agriculture in the country due to its role in raising Productivity and Toxicity. In this context critically examine the utility of Chemical Pesticides in Agriculture economy and briefly discuss salient provisions Draft Pesticide Management Bill, 2020
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgri-technology
"A person without skill is not an asset but a liability on the nation's growth". How infusion of relevant skills contribute to the demographic dividend of India? What recent initiatives have been undertaken by the Government to reduce the skill gap among young Indians?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth