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
India faces challenges in measuring extreme poverty due to varying estimates and outdated poverty lines.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
Discuss the role of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in advancing women's empowerment in India. What challenges remain in ensuring equitable digital access for all women?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Inclusive GrowthBanking and Finance
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
There are many challenges in sustainably scaling up renewable energy in India. Analyse. Also, discuss what can be done to address these challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
EnergyInfrastructure
The move to establish a National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID), to reverse the drag on India's growth potential will have its own set of challenges. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
InfrastructureBanking and Finance
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
Critically examine the role of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACs) in achieving the twin targets of boosting rural economy and mainstreaming small and marginal farmers.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Farm Credit and InsuranceInclusive Growth
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
The frequency of marine heatwaves has increased in the Indian ocean in the recent times. In this context, account for the causes and impact of marine heatwaves.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
In an era when cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a grave threat to nations, ‘Digital India’ cannot sustain without a ‘Digitally Secure India.’ Discuss. Also, critically evaluate the interventions by the Government of India in creating a digitally secure India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Cyber Security
“Information and Communications Technology is driving an increasingly unequal world”. Critically analyze with respect to the Effect of Automation on India’s Labour market. Discuss Government measures to support Labour force of “21st Century” India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Analyse the need for shifting from presumptive land titling to conclusive land titling system in India. Also, highlight the hurdles in its implementation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Land Reforms
Define precision agriculture. How can it help in optimizing crop production and resource management?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
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
What are the causes for sharp depreciation in the value of rupee in the last few years? Discuss the merits and demerits of rupee depreciation on the Indian economy. Highlight the tools used by the RBI to manage currency volatility.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Macroeconomic IndicatorsMonetary Policy
5G can help achieve the goal of inclusive growth of Indian economy. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Inclusive GrowthInformation Technology and AI
The coexistence of physical and economic water scarcity in Indian agriculture reflects a deeper crisis in water governance. Examine the factors contributing to this and suggest reforms to make irrigation more equitable and sustainable.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
How far do you agree with the view that climate change poses a threat to International peace and security?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is one of the cornerstones in ensuring that the ecological costs of infrastructure development are minimal. In this context, discuss the concerns associated with the star rating system introduced in the EIA.
Answered by 1 topper
Environmental Governance
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
What is xenotransplantation? Does it have the potential to become the future of Organ transplantation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Asset Monetization can quickly move India from Low income country to High Income Country. In this context discuss the significance and challenges ahead in implementation of National Monetization Pipeline.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Investment ModelsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation