GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
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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
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
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
Discuss the multi-dimensional impact of climate change on agriculture. What strategies would you suggest to make agriculture sustainable and climate resilient?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeCrops and Cropping Patterns
"Despite progressive measures, gender budgeting in India has not translated into substantial gender equity." Discuss the major bottlenecks in its implementation and suggest government measures to make it more impactful.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth
What is gene therapy? What makes it a better treatment option than the conventional approaches?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Biotechnology
"India's heavy reliance on imported edible oils, stemming from multiple factors, calls for a comprehensive approach to boost domestic production and reduce this dependency." Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
Discuss the impact of disinvestment programmes on improving the efficiency of the Indian economy with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
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Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Inclusive GrowthCrops and Cropping Patterns
What is deficit financing? Explain its significance in the context of public finance in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationFiscal Policy and Budgeting
Traditional system of medicine provides great opportunities for medical and wellness tourism in India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Infrastructure
Despite pulses providing dual benefits of nutritional security and sustaining agricultural production systems, India has not been able to achieve self-sufficiency in their production. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
Discuss how the shift from cash-based transactions to digital financial networks in drug trafficking and money laundering poses new challenges for enforcement agencies. What countermeasures should be taken to prevent the same?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Money LaunderingCyber Security
Why are countries keen on developing their own space stations? What obstacles do they face in the process, and how can these be overcome?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Space Technology
Owing to rapid depletion of water resources, there is an urgent need to increase water use efficiency. In this context, discuss the status of irrigation in India and challenges faced. Also, suggest suitable measures to address the challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
"Non-tariff measures have become a key instrument of economic diplomacy and protectionism in the post-globalisation era." Evaluate how India can balance compliance with global trade rules while safeguarding its economic interests.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Trade and Foreign InvestmentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
In light of various issues being faced, discuss the need for a revamped and need-based PDS in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Analyse the role of fisheries in nutrition security, livelihood generation, and economic growth. What are the major challenges faced by the fisheries sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesFood Security and PDS
Food processing industry provides a vital link between the two pillars of the economy, i.e. agriculture and industry. In view of this, examine the constraints faced by the agri-food supply chain system in India. Suggest suitable solutions as well.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food ProcessingAgricultural Marketing
Fiscal policy can serve as a vital instrument in diminishing income inequality and fostering inclusive development. Discuss in the context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth
What is Green Mining? How is India advancing green mining through policy and technology efforts?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
How will the Axiom-4 mission's outcomes contribute to the Gaganyaan programme and the development of India's space sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Space Technology
Climate change is causing profound alterations in ecosystems, triggering cascading impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human livelihoods, which demands integrated approaches to conservation and climate adaptation. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Demographic Dividend do not ensure growth, it only generates potential. Discuss the steps made by the government to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the demographic bulge.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth