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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In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, evaluate current disaster management framework in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Genetically modified (GM) crops promise enhanced yields and resilience, yet raise concerns about ecological impact and food safety. Discuss using examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
What are the reasons behind continuation of insurgency in the North-Eastern region of the country? Highlight the government initiatives to check insurgency in North-East. Also, recommend measures required to deal with this threat.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
ExtremismBorder Management
Briefly examine the rationale behind the formation of International Solar Alliance (ISA). How can ISA help bring down the cost of solar energy?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
EnergyTrade and Foreign Investment
Despite numerous recent poverty eradication measures, why does the issue of poverty persist in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Internal security is very much a prerogative of the police and efficient policing is needed in order to tackle threats. In this context, bring out the need for police reforms in India
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Security Forces and Agencies
Agriculture is the most important economic activity for India - 49% population depends on it and contributes to 17% GDP. [Diagram: Multi pronged challenges in agriculture, with branches for: Investment - both public and private lacking; Unremunerative - Avg income per farmer household just 6000/month; Deleterious effects on environment - Eg: largest withdraw of groundwater; Rising challenge of climate change - Agriculture most affected (IPCC report); Rising subsidy bill - Eg: Fertiliser subsidy 2.5 lakh crore (2023)]. Precision farming is the farming which uses exact amount of water, nutrients etc required for agriculture.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Examine how resource efficiency can bring about multiple benefits along the three dimensions of sustainable development - economic, social and environmental - in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthMacroeconomic Indicators
What are the safety challenges faced by the aviation sector in India? In this context, discuss the key provisions of The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Infrastructure
Agricultural marketing reforms are imperative for addressing market inefficiencies and boosting farm incomes. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agricultural Marketing
SEBI plays an important role in regulation of share market and safeguarding interests of investors. Highlight challenges faced by SEBI, and suggest reforms in this regard.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Banking and Finance
Recent Economic Survey highlighted fiscal deficit of 5.6%. Critically analyze the reasons and consequences of high fiscal deficit. Suggest measures for fiscal consolidation. 2. Discuss the potential of and challenges to capital investment in achieving a $7 trillion economy. 3. Analyze the opportunities and challenges associated with peri-urban agriculture in the context of increasing urbanization in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMacroeconomic Indicators
PPP in agriculture can be the lynchpin of agricultural growth in India. Examine
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Investment ModelsAgricultural Marketing
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, discuss the significant challenges hindering India's goal of achieving a 5 Trillion dollar economy by 2024-
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Examine how enhancing agrobiodiversity can address India's food security challenges while building climate-resilient agricultural systems.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
"Amid declining Private Investment in highways projects, the Government's introduction of "Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)" has triggered new investment inflows". Analyse highlighting the advantages of HAM Model over previous adopted models of investment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Investment ModelsInfrastructure
Should large corporates and industrial houses be allowed as promoters of banks? Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Banking and FinanceIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Despite significant strides in reducing the share of agriculture in output and employment, India's structural transformation is marked by sectoral imbalances, low productivity, and the rise of low-skill jobs. Evaluate the key issues and suggest policy measures for addressing them. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentMacroeconomic Indicators
India's aspiration to be a developed nation by 2047 hinges on massive investments in infrastructure. In light of this, discuss the challenges India faces in developing infrastructure and various initiatives taken by the government to address these challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
InfrastructurePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Discuss the role of nanotechnology in enhancing food security and agricultural productivity. (b) Explain the potential applications of Quantum Dots in various sectors. (c) Examine the role and effectiveness of 'Protected Areas' in the preservation of biodiversity in India. Discuss the challenges involved.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emerging TechnologiesAgri-technology
Discussing the need for 'National Electric Mobility Mission Project' analyse why electric vehicles have not taken off in India and suggest potential solutions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
EnergyInfrastructure
India today has the twin challenges of economic growth (to meet the development aspirations of a large population, and cutting emissions). Elaborate. How can India balance her commitments to economic growth and environmental preservation?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Climate ChangeInclusive Growth
Analyze the factors that contribute to the increased incidence and severity of floods in urban areas and the measures that can be taken to reduce the risk and enhance the resilience of the population.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Discuss the impact of wildfires on the ecosystem. Describe the significance of the UNEP's Fire Ready Formula in dealing with the menace of wildfires.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance