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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Explain the working of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) model. Also, discuss its significance in the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Investment ModelsInfrastructure
Discuss the contribution of livestock sector to the rural economy and the empowerment of women. Also, highlight main challenges faced by the livestock sector in the country and suggest strategies to overcome these challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Animal Rearing and FisheriesInclusive Growth
Californian, Amazon and Australian wild fires are the new normal. How is Climate change causing forest fires? Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
What do you understand by methanol economy? Critically discuss its role in achieving India's energy security and economic prosperity.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EnergyInfrastructure
Aatmanirbar Bharat Abhiyan in the agriculture sector is a step towards the transformation of agriculture into sustainable enterprises'. Clarify it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Agricultural MarketingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Discuss how the India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA) will help the government in increasing farmers' income and improving efficiency of the agriculture sector as a whole. Also, state the associated concerns.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agri-technologyInclusive Growth
What is Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, and how is it enabling tap-to-pay transactions? Highlight its benefits and limitations? Does it carry any potential risks?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
What do you understand by Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)? Discuss their applications and how it can revolutionize the energy program of India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EnergyInfrastructure
What is a Regenerative Blue Economy? How does it differ from conventional blue growth models? Highlight the role of the Regenerative Blue Economy in mitigating climate change and halting biodiversity loss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
"Green hydrogen can be the silver bullet in our quest to tackle climate change and pollution". Critically analyse the statement in light of India's National green hydrogen mission.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EnergyClimate Change
There has been a recent series of farm loan waivers by different state governments. Critically examine the impact of such waivers on fiscal health as well as on the farmers. Do farm loan waivers meet their intended goals?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Farm Credit and InsuranceFiscal Policy and Budgeting
Legacy landfills need immediate attention to mitigate the multiple environmental hazards in Urban spaces. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Discuss the role of biotechnology in enhancing agricultural productivity. Also, highlight the concerns regarding the application of biotechnology in agriculture.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
BiotechnologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
What are the key findings of the India State of Forest Report 2021 prepared by the Forest Survey of India (FSI)? Discuss the major changes in the forest area in India compared to the India State of Forest Report 2019.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Biodiversity and Conservation
Analyse how fintech can enhance financial inclusion and reduce gender gaps in India. Also, identify key challenges that need to be addressed.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India. Also, discuss measures required to be taken to combat these threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Non-state ActorsTerrorism
Though often presented as a panacea to the dichotomy between development and ecological conservation, nuclear technology has multitude of other uses. Briefly explaining India's three stage nuclear program, throw light upon various applications and challenges associated with nuclear technology in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EnergyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
In the FY 2023 the GOI reported a fiscal deficit of 5.9%. This highlights the increasing trend towards high fiscal deficits.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMacroeconomic Indicators
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is necessary for maintaining peace and stability in the 'disturbed areas'. Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Security Forces and AgenciesExtremism
How does climate change lead to desertification? Suggest measures to minimize land degradation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) has transitioned from once being considered the foremost internal security threat to now appearing to be in decline. Briefly explain the Government of India's strategy to counter the LWE. Discuss the role of youth in eradicating the idea of left-wing extremism (LWE) from the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Extremism
Discuss the significance of Multimodal Transport System in achieving last mile connectivity, improving logistics efficiency, and addressing the twin problems of pollution and congestion. What measures can be taken to ensure efficient multimodal transport connectivity in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
InfrastructurePollution
Analyse the potential economic implications of farm mechanization for small and marginal farmers in terms of cost-effectiveness and income enhancement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Setting up new industrial infrastructure for renewable energy in India is a daunting task. How does the government plan to encourage private sector participation in this emerging sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
EnergyInfrastructure