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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Direct benefit transfer can provide the much-needed resilience to Indian farmers. In this context, analyze the various benefits and bottlenecks of the PM-Kisan Yojana.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Subsidies and MSP
While most developed nations are experiencing an aging population India has the opportunity to produce skilled Human resources and become the world's skill capital. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
As per government data, India recorded a trade deficit with 9 of its top 10 trading partners in FY 2023-24. Discuss contributing factors and assess their impact.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Trade and Foreign InvestmentMacroeconomic Indicators
Availability of adequate storage infrastructure has a direct bearing on agricultural yield and farmer's income. Comment. In this context, discuss the measures that can be undertaken to enhance India's agriculture storage capacity.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agricultural MarketingInfrastructure
What are the major challenges to building disaster resilience in Indian cities? Enumerate the current initiatives and suggest improvements. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
India aims to achieve 570 GW of solar capacity by 2030, surpassing its global commitments. However, to realise its full potential, India must accelerate solar expansion by addressing the major challenges faced by the solar sector. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EnergyInfrastructure
What do you understand by Autonomous Vehicle Technology? Outline the benefits and the challenges of the ATV technology.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Emerging TechnologiesInformation Technology and AI
The future of digital technologies lies in blurring lines between physical and virtual worlds. In this context, discuss the ways in which Metaverse can alter our everyday lives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
Discuss the various factors responsible for exacerbating organised crime. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organized crime that exist in context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Organised CrimeTerrorism
The proliferation of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) across India has earned it the title of "GCC Capital of the World". Describe the reasons behind this proliferation and throw light on its impact on the country's economic landscape.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
The FinTech sector has emerged as a disruptive force, reshaping traditional banking and financial services in India. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Banking and FinanceInformation Technology and AI
Highlighting the reasons behind widespread soil degradation in India, discuss the various steps undertaken to address the problem of soil pollution.
Answered by 1 topper
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
Recurring stampedes at mass gatherings in India highlight persistent gaps in crowd management and disaster preparedness. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of existing guidelines and suggest a comprehensive strategy to prevent such tragedies in the future.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
What do you mean by Non-kinetic warfare? How it is different from traditional kinetic warfare in modern conflicts?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Cyber SecurityMedia and Social Networks
Can re-energising the livestock sector be the key to sustainable livelihood and increasing the income of Indian farmers? Give reasons in support of your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Animal Rearing and Fisheries
Analyse the factors influencing the spatial distribution of population in India, with emphasis on the regional differences in population density distribution. Also, suggest policy measures to tackle the challenges posed by uneven population distribution.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Proliferation of nuclear weapons and the threat of their use are key concerns for global security nonetheless existing international arrangements seem to be ineffective. Comment. Also, identify the salient features of India's policy in this context and discuss whether India should join the NPT in the current form.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyNon-state Actors
Discuss the concept of reintroduction of major fauna with special reference to Project Cheetah. Also, evaluate the importance of Precision Agriculture in Indian context and its challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationAgri-technology
Uncrewed missions now accomplish most objectives at far lower cost and risk. In this backdrop, examine the rationale for continuing crewed spaceflight. Also assess how India's participation in the Axiom-4 mission could influence the development of the proposed Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS).
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
What is the Global Methane Pledge? Do you think the Global Methane Pledge is a positive step towards mitigating methane emissions? Explain India's stance on this issue.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
India faces challenges in measuring extreme poverty due to varying estimates and outdated poverty lines. In this context, discuss the need for a national poverty indicator and its potential impact on policymaking. (15 M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsInclusive Growth
Discuss the role of technological innovations in addressing the challenges faced by Indian agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
The policies and indicators introduced by the government, in recent times, to finance urban development in India are key in addressing the existing challenges. Discuss with special reference to municipal bonds.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Planning and Resource MobilisationInfrastructure
Discuss the major challenges of crowd control in large socio-religious gatherings and congregations in India. In the light of NDMA's "Suggestive Framework for Preparation of Crowd Management Plan for Events Venues of Mass Gathering", suggest measures to prevent stampede incidents.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction