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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“Investment, especially private investment, is the “key driver” that drives demand, creates capacity, increases labour productivity, introduces new technology, allows creative destruction, and generates jobs.” Examine. Also, bring out the factors inhibiting the flow of private investment in India in recent past and suggest measures to address them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Investment ModelsIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Assess the environmental impact of agricultural subsidies in India. Additionally, suggest measures to reduce this impact.
Answered by 1 topper
Subsidies and MSPPollution
"Unemployment is the lesser of India's problems, instead, it is severe underemployment." Evaluate. Also, suggest remedial measures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Financial stability is generally the domain of monetary authority; however, the fiscal policy of the government has the potential to either facilitate or undermine it. Analyse in the context of India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Macroeconomic IndicatorsFiscal Policy and Budgeting
Evaluate the impact of renewable energy on rural development and employment generation in India. Provide examples of successful renewable energy projects contributing to rural livelihoods.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EnergyEmployment
This is a consolidated answer to several questions on diverse topics including digital commerce, agriculture, coastal development, technology, and climate policies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Inclusive GrowthSubsidies and MSP
Critically examine the potential of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) and the National Mission on High Yielding Seeds to enhance climate resilience and productivity in Indian agriculture. What challenges might impede their effective implementation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Examine the significance of pulses in ensuring dietary diversity, soil health, and sustainable agriculture. What challenges do farmers face in terms of production and marketing of these crops?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
"Right intent, confusing content". Critically examine the recently proposed changes in the Draft E-waste management rules 2022.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Pollution
Is currency exchange rate a suitable measure of relative economic performance of countries? Despite improving macro-economic fundamentals, trade deficit in India continues to widen. Bring out the factors responsible for this situation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
Critically assess the implications of the 'Gig Economy' in the formal and informal sectors in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Examine the role of 'Agri-Tech' in the penetration of technology in the agricultural sector. Discuss the challenges and the Government's initiatives in this regard.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
What are the major factors impeding private participation in infrastructure development in India? What steps have been taken by the government to attract private investment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Investment ModelsInfrastructure
How will you explain the irony of low millet cultivation and consumption despite their multifarious benefits? Also, suggest measures to curb this anomaly.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
Despite the shift in manufacturing and services sector to the new emerging economies, certain immobility has been observed in R&D sector. Do you agree? Support with suitable arguments. Also, suggest some measures for India to become a leader from net consumer to net producer of knowledge and ideas.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationIntellectual Property
Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along India's North-East border.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Border ManagementExtremism
A link between unorganized farming community and formal industrial sector, FPI can play a key role in advancing the rural economy. Evaluate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food ProcessingAgricultural Marketing
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) will progressively multiply the opportunities as well as challenges from the national security perspective. Discuss in the context of India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Information Technology and AICyber Security
With a number of issues continuing to be a roadblock, a large section of India's rural population is still 'financially excluded'. Discuss. Analyse how these issues can be addressed and the measures taken by the government and RBI recently in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
India's port sector is experiencing substantial reform, fostering growth and global recognition. Discuss. What significant policy and legislative changes have been taken in this regard?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
State finances in India present a worrying picture, with debt sustainability being a major concern. Discuss in context of the recent RBI report on state finances.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
JJM has the potential to end the regional disparity in availability and accessibility of drinking water. Highlighting its significance - discuss the underlying impediments in achieving desired objectives.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
InfrastructureInclusive Growth
How can Conservation Agriculture (CA) prevent loss of arable land while regenerating degraded land? Suggest some ecologically sustainable agricultural methods that can be adopted to minimize the effects of climate change on agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
India has made notable progress in nuclear energy. Discuss the technological advancements in this domain and evaluate their contribution to India's developmental goals.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EnergyIndigenisation and Defence Technology