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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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 are the social, economic and environmental benefits of diversifying the food basket under the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Food Security and PDSCrops and Cropping Patterns
Despite significant progress in combating Left Wing Extremism (LWE), challenges persist. Evaluate the effectiveness of the government's strategy in reducing Left Wing Extremism and its goal of eradicating LWE by 2026. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Extremism
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
The Indian Budget 2021-22 has identified the development of physical & financial capital and infrastructure as one of its key pillars for sustained growth. Highlight the measures taken by the government in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInfrastructure
Data security has assumed significant importance and there is a need for a ‘continuous and calibrated approach’ to deal with rising Cybercrimes. In this context, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the recently withdrawn Personal Data Protection Bill 2019. What can India learn from other countries in this regard?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Cyber SecurityInformation Technology and AI
What is a windfall tax? Discuss its importance. Also, suggest other measures to promote wealth redistribution and greater economic equality.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
TaxationInclusive Growth
Explain how the geographical location of India makes it extremely vulnerable to the menace of drug trafficking. What are the various security threats posed by drug trafficking?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Organised CrimeBorder Management
Rafale fighter jet is effectively countering the threat posed by the advanced 5th generation fighters of India's adversaries. Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Indigenisation and Defence Technology
Programmes for cleaning polluted rivers in India have been implemented for a long time, however, the results of these programmes are not very encouraging. Identify the reasons for the same and possible steps to rectify the situation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Highlight the Maritime security challenges to India. Analyze the significance of the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act 2022 in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Maritime SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies
Evaluate impact of irrigation on environment and natural resources. Suggest measures to ensure sustainability of and equity of irrigation practices.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Irrigation and Water
Discuss the extent of biodiversity loss and its multi-faceted impacts. What steps have been taken at the national and international levels to arrest biodiversity loss?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Biodiversity and Conservation
"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
The impact of floods on life and property can be most effectively reduced by hazard and vulnerability mapping. Comment
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Explain the concept of the 'triple planetary crisis' and the interlinkages between different aspects of this crisis.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
"The new Drone Rules will help leverage India's strengths in innovation, technology & engineering to make India a drone hub". In this context describe the advantages that India perceives from drone technology.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Agri-technologyEmerging Technologies
Internal Security of the country is a shared responsibility between the citizens and the government. Discuss the role of citizens in maintaining internal security.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and Agencies
One Nation One Ration Card can address the fundamental structural issues of the public distribution system. Still, its efficient functioning requires the entire value chains to be closely monitored and backed by infrastructure. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Food Security and PDS
Explain the concept of volcanic winter giving examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster Management
Why is a new manufacturing policy essential for India to achieve sustained economic growth and emerge as a global manufacturing hub?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
Contract Farming has many advantages, however it suffers from market failures. Elaborate. What can the government do to correct problems that lead to contract failures? Also, discuss whether the Model Contract Farming Act, 2018 is a step in the right direction.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Agricultural Marketing
Approach to flood control in India should evolve from piecemeal measures to an integrated basin management. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction