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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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 emerging technologies like AI and deepfakes pose new challenges to India's internal security? Suggest countermeasures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Cyber SecurityMedia and Social Networks
What role does wetland play in expanding the framework of sustainable development? What are the challenges faced by wetland ecosystem? Discuss the corrective steps required for their effective conservation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
What do you understand by inclusive growth? Is economic growth sufficient to ensure inclusive growth?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Inclusive GrowthMacroeconomic Indicators
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
Fiscal discipline is a cornerstone for prudent financial management, managing debts responsibly and ensuring sustainable economic growth. Analyse the statement and critically evaluate the achievements and challenges associated with the implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) framework.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMacroeconomic Indicators
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) sector provides opportunities for India to become a leader in knowledge economy; however, there is a need to democratise its access in order to harness its complete potential. Analyse. Q.2) Though often presented as a panacea to the dichotomy between development and ecological conservation, nuclear technology has multitude of other uses. Briefly explaining India's three stage nuclear program, throw light upon various applications and challenges associated with nuclear technology in the country. Q.3) A multi-sectoral and multi-tiered process, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is beset with a plethora of constraints. Identifying these constrains, recommend measures for building a robust DRR strategy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emerging TechnologiesIndigenisation and Defence Technology
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
Fiscal policy of a country is often called the most important tool to promote growth and equity. Explain. Q.3. India's reliance on import of edible oils remains a persistent challenge. What are the key factors and what measures have been taken to address this?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth
The trade deficit has always remained a cause of worry for the Indian Economy. In this context, discuss the factors responsible for wide Trade deficit and long term measures required to resolve it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Trade and Foreign InvestmentMacroeconomic Indicators
Critically examine the role of SEBI in regulating the Indian securities market. What are the challenges faced by it, and what reforms are required? 13) Agriculture contributes significantly to the Indian economy, yet it faces multiple constraints. Analyze these and discuss how technology can mitigate them. 14) Define irrigation. Discuss its impact on the environment and natural resources. Suggest measures for sustainable irrigation practices.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Banking and FinancePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Not only do services MSMEs contribute mightily to the overall GDP growth, they have a powerful, multiplier impact on the local economies as well. Elaborating on the statement, highlight the problems faced by service sector MSMEs. How can the government make it easier for MSMEs to start and grow a business?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
A robust and thriving food processing sector can address multiple issues plaguing Indian agriculture. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food ProcessingAgricultural Marketing
Despite challenges, PM KISAN has played a significant role in addressing agrarian concerns and fostering rural growth. Critically examine the statement.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSPInclusive Growth
"India's Space Technology is virtually touching every person's life". In light of this statement, describe how advancements in space technology have impacted various aspects of daily life in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Space Technology
Recent spikes in food and fuel prices have pushed India's retail inflation above the RBI's target range. Examine the impact of inflation on household well-being and savings behaviour in India. What steps can policymakers take to balance inflation control with economic growth?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsMonetary Policy
Deepfakes have emerged as a new tool to spread disinformation at scale and speed. Analyse the advantages and concerns posed by deepfakes.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Media and Social NetworksCyber Security
Food subsidy bill is becoming an "unmanageably large" expenditure for the government. In this context, analyse the need for revisiting the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
What do you understand by block chain technology? Discuss the applications of the technology in various fields.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
Examine the significance of having aircraft carrier ships and modern submarines for safeguarding India's terrestrial and marine borders. Also, evaluate various bottlenecks involved.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Security Forces and AgenciesIndigenisation and Defence Technology
The introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) was hailed as a transformative fiscal reform; however, the journey of GST has been a mixed bag of successes and challenges. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
TaxationFiscal Policy and Budgeting
Nanotechnology is an inter-disciplinary and inter-connected science that has revolutionary applications across sectors. In this perspective, discuss the relevance of nanotechnology for socio-economic development in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emerging Technologies
What are the new cyber threats posed by the illicit use of Generative AI? In the light of recently signed Bletchley Declaration, how can India beef up its cybersecurity structure against threats raised by AI?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Cyber SecurityInformation Technology and AI
The Union Budget 2025 has widened the definition of MSMEs and increased credit guarantee limits. Discuss how these reforms can address funding and growth challenges for MSMEs.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationBanking and Finance