GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
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Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Extremism
What is precision agriculture? How can precision agriculture help in optimizing crop production and resource management?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
The Indian aviation sector has immense potential to become the primary mode of transportation in the country. What are the factors propelling growth in India's aviation sector? Highlight the challenges that the sector faces and suggest measures for improvement.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Infrastructure
Fertilizers have been one of the key inputs in the agricultural sector since Green Revolution in India. In this context, give an account of distribution of fertilizer industry in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Discuss how nanotechnology can be utilized to provide clean and safe drinking water. Explore how the application of these new technologies can contribute to India's socio-economic development.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emerging TechnologiesInclusive Growth
COVID-19 has exposed gaps in India's domestic laws to deal effectively with outbreaks of infectious diseases, especially pandemics. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster Management
What are the economic, Social and environmental benefits of promoting millet cultivation on a larger scale? Identify the factors that contribute to its low adoption in India and suggest measures to address them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsFood Security and PDS
Discuss how the crime-insurgency nexus has contributed to the rise in ethnic conflicts and insurgencies in North-East India. What institutional measures can be undertaken to address this challenge?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Organised CrimeExtremism
India faces challenges in measuring extreme poverty due to varying estimates and outdated poverty lines. In this context, discuss the need for a national poverty indicator and its potential impact on policymaking.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
According to IPCC, with rapid rise in global temperatures, unpredictable and extreme weather is going to be the new norm.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeDisaster Management
Highlighting the major mandate and objectives of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), evaluate its performance in mitigating pollution in Indian Cities.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Energy transition is considered the best measure to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnergy
Describe the major outcomes of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are the features of the Green Credit Initiative launched by India on the sidelines of COP-28?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Bring out the importance of community-based disaster management in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Terrorism is everywhere. It is immune to differences of age, culture, nationality, region or religion.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
TerrorismNon-state Actors
Trace the development of Missile technology in India and analyse its strategic and economic significance for India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Indigenisation and Defence Technology
Technological advancements not only boost economic growth but also ensure national security and offer international leverage. Elaborate. Also, discuss India's role in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyInformation Technology and AI
The CRZ Notification, 2018 aims to maintain a balance between economic growth and conservation principles of coastal regions. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Environmental GovernanceBiodiversity and Conservation
How do subsidies impact the choices farmers make regarding their cropping patterns and crop diversity? Illustrate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSPCrops and Cropping Patterns
Food inflation in India has been rising due to various factors. Identifying those factors, delineate their impact on vulnerable populations. What makes controlling food inflation challenging in India? Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsFood Security and PDS
Analyse the potential economic and social impacts of replacing the minimum wage with a living wage in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Discuss the role of nanotechnology in enhancing agricultural productivity and food security in India. Highlight recent developments and potential benefits and risks of the use of nanofertilizers and nano-pesticides.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyEmerging Technologies
How do the Puranas contribute to our understanding of ancient Indian culture and history?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive Growth
The changing nature of warfare calls for an architecture of a strong strategic defence for India to secure itself against the current geopolitical boil-over and resultant reshaping of multi-polarity. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyCyber Security