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.
All 45 themesFewer themes
Terror financing is called as "lifeblood of terrorism". Enumerate the steps taken by India to combat money laundering and terror financing
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Money LaunderingTerrorism
Analyse the potential impact of the fisheries, and seaweed aquaculture on the Indian economy. What factors contribute to its classification as a 'sunrise sector'? (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Animal Rearing and FisheriesInclusive Growth
New age digital technologies are creating disruptions that open fascinating opportunities and pose frightening threats. Give an account of how digital disruptive technologies are changing our lives.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
Highlighting the significance of new labour codes for India, discuss the challenges associated with them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
EmploymentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Differentiate between 'growth' and 'development'. What explains the phenomena of 'jobless growth' in the economy in the recent past? Suggest measures to meet the challenges therein.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentMacroeconomic Indicators
The private players' participation in Indian Railways will have a detrimental effect on the welfare approach of the railways. Critically evaluate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
InfrastructureInvestment Models
Unsustainable tourism practices have in the recent past led to huge stress on the natural resources of ecologically fragile and sensitive areas such as the Himalayan states, Western Ghats etc.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Trace the evolution of the Loss and Damage fund. What are major developments related to loss and damage funds in COP 27? What are the commitments made by India in this conference?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
What are the environmental and health impacts of metal mining pollution? Suggest measures to mitigate the same.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Indian agriculture reached its zenith in post independent era after efforts of two stalwarts - MS Swaminathan and Varghese Kurien.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAnimal Rearing and Fisheries
Green hydrogen can be the engine of a sustainable economy, but it would require crossing financial and technological barriers. Discuss the reasons for increasing interest in green hydrogen and challenges in its adoption as the fuel of the future.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EnergyInfrastructure
How 'commercialisation of space' in India could augment much needed ISRO's capabilities and capacities? What are the critical issues that need to be resolved for a smoother entry of private players in the space industry of India? Discuss in light of the Space Activities Bill, 2017.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Space Technology
What do you mean by Intelligent Transportation Systems? What are its benefits in comparison to traditional transportation systems?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
InfrastructureInformation Technology and AI
"The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) are the bulwark of India's internal security apparatus." In light of this statement, critically examine the various roles and responsibilities of CAPF in ensuring national security.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
It will take much more than relief packages to address the problems being faced by the sugar industry in India. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Food Processing
What are the factors influencing imported inflation in India? Suggest measures to mitigate its impact on the domestic economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsMonetary Policy
What is ground-level ozone pollution? How is it formed, and what are its effects on human health and the environment? In what way is it becoming a serious concern for Indian cities?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Pollution
Explain the purpose of "Mangrove Alliance for Climate" launched at COP 27. Elaborate on importance of mangroves in maintaining coastal ecology of tropical nations.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
The government, nevertheless of declining share of agriculture in GDP is seen to be bearing the double fiscal burden of farm sector subsidies and loan waiver. Discuss. Is there a need for rationalization of farm-sector subsidies? Justify.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Subsidies and MSPFarm Credit and Insurance
Farmer Producers' Organizations (FPOs) are engines of agri-innovation. In this context, discuss the role of FPOs in addressing the issue of fragmentation and lack of modernization in agriculture. Highlight the initiatives the Government took to promote the participation of FPOs in agriculture.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agricultural MarketingAgri-technology
Diversification away from US Dollar ('De-dollarization') is meant to insulate economies from geopolitical risks. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
Qno 10 (Part 1: India is buying 36 Rafale jets from France to strengthen its Airforce and military deterrence. Discuss how these jets counter the threat posed by advanced 5th generation fighters. Part 2: Explain Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and its significance in boosting the digital economy. What are the issues associated with it?)
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyBanking and Finance
How do reforms in the Food Corporation of India strengthen Public Distribution System (PDS) efficiency and improve food security for vulnerable populations in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
"Government intervention sometimes though well-intended, often ends up undermining the ability of the markets to support wealth creation and leads to outcomes opposite to those intended". Do you agree? Explain
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation