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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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
What is a cyborg? Enumerate different application of cyborg in humans. Also, discuss various concerns arising out of it.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Emerging Technologies
Discuss the significance of the proposed Nuclear Energy Mission and the operationalisation of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for India's clean energy transition. What are the technical, regulatory, and financial challenges in scaling up nuclear power?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EnergyInfrastructure
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
How does climate change pose a risk to India's economic future? What strategies should be adopted to navigate these challenges?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeDisaster Management
What are the key features of the PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0? Discuss the significance of the PPP model in the success of such skilling programs.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
EmploymentPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Discuss the socio-economic impact of new developments in science and technology in India since independence.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Information Technology and AISpace Technology
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
“India's offshore wind energy has high potential but remains low on implementation”. Discuss the challenges impeding the harnessing of offshore wind energy and suggest possible solutions.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Energy
Active role in counter propaganda and counter narrative building in the LWE hit areas.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Extremism
What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in environmental remediation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Emerging TechnologiesPollution
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
Aditya L1 mission is an important milestone as India's first space based solar observatory. Enlist the major scientific objectives and the challenges of the mission.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Space Technology
"Despite India's outstanding growth in the last two decades, low pay and wage inequality remain serious obstacles towards achieving inclusive growth." Comment. Also, suggest the way forward for rationalising and streamlining the policy for minimum wages.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Inclusive GrowthEmployment
What is Hybrid Warfare? Highlighting its features discuss India's preparedness for hybrid warfare.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Non-state ActorsCyber Security
“Net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 is an unrealistic target.” Evaluate this assertion in light of current global and Indian energy trends, and suggest alternative pathways for sustainable development.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeEnergy
Ban on single-use plastic is a significant step but not a complete solution to curb plastic pollution. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Pollution
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
Inflation is said to be a necessary evil for economic growth. Critically examine the statement in the context of rising inflation amid COVID-19 pandemic
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Macroeconomic IndicatorsMonetary Policy
The retreat of Himalayan glaciers, driven by global warming, has increased the frequency and intensity of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods. Discuss the underlying causes of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods and recommend adaptive strategies to manage such disasters effectively.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Money laundering is a transnational organised crime. In light of this, discuss the role of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in curbing this menace. Also, examine the criticisms associated with the Act.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Money LaunderingOrganised Crime
'Promotion of Methanol Economy' is the best pathway to realise the developmental imperatives of India while maintaining environment sustainability. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EnergyPollution
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