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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Union budget 2022-23 has proposed the introduction of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to boost the digital economy. What do you understand by Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and in what ways can it boost the digital economy in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Banking and FinanceMonetary Policy
Discuss the significance and salient features of FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid Electric Vehicles) Scheme. Also, evaluate the impact of the FAME II scheme on the promotion of electric vehicles in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EnergyInfrastructure
How do you differentiate natural disasters from natural hazards? Discuss the stages involved in disaster mitigation and management.
Answered by 1 topper
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The much-cherished demographic dividend of India can be leveraged only if the twin challenges of unemployment and unemployability are addressed holistically. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Promoting crop diversification towards oilseeds, pulses, and horticulture requires addressing critical issues. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
The unviable use of wetland resources is a combined result of information, market and policy intervention failures. Comment. Also, explain how this is pushing us towards an unnoticed ecological crisis.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Why is biopiracy a cause of great concern to the existing traditional knowledge of the developing world? What steps have been taken by the government of India for protecting the existing traditional Indian knowledge?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Intellectual PropertyBiotechnology
Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy is not only about reducing future emissions but also involves active removal of already released carbon into the atmosphere. In this context what do you understand by the concept of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and discuss the progress of the international community in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnergy
What are the different challenges arising out of social media? Also, suggest additional measures to tackle the menace of social media.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Media and Social NetworksCyber Security
There is a lack of significant improvement in the quality of river water in India despite multiple efforts by different stakeholders. Elaborate with examples.
Answered by 1 topper
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
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
How has biotechnology contributed to improving human life? Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biotechnology
What are the reasons behind the inefficient use of water in Indian agriculture? Suggest measures to improve water use efficiency.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
What is AgriStack? How will it benefit the agricultural sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Agri-technologyInformation Technology and AI
Discuss the contribution of Vikram Sarabhai in the advancement of space technology in India. Also, enumerate challenges faced by Indian Space Research Organisation in the commercialisation of its Space programme.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
What are the key objectives of National Gokul Mission? Discuss the key challenges faced by the Milk production sector in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Animal Rearing and FisheriesFood Processing
Quantum dots are nano scale semiconductor particles which have various applications.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emerging Technologies
What do you understand by the term 'watershed management'? Describe its prospects and limitations.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Discuss perceived successes and weaknesses of implementing inflation targeting under the new MPC regime.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Monetary PolicyMacroeconomic Indicators
Developing a joint culture within the armed forces is often seen as essential for operational effectiveness. In this context, discuss the significance of creating theatre commands for enhancing the joint culture within Indian armed forces.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Security Forces and Agencies
Elaborate on the concept of the middle-income trap and its relevance to the Indian economy. Discuss the measures that may be considered to ensure India's transition to a high-income economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsInclusive Growth
Discuss the increasing need of 'disaster resilient infrastructure' in India. Mention the steps taken in this direction with specific reference to the Global Coalition for Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
The threat from ransomware has been soaring in the past few years. What do you understand by ransomware? Do you think that public institutions and citizens in India are prepared to deal with them? Analyze.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Cyber SecurityMedia and Social Networks
What do you understand by hydrogen fuel cells? Explain the bottlenecks in large scale commissioning of hydrogen fuel cells in current energy infrastructure.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Energy