GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
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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
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.
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Banking and FinancePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
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
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
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 Economic Survey 2023-24 has highlighted the flaws in the current global approach to climate change mitigation. Explain their impact on developing countries like India. Also, suggest ways to balance development and climate action. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Mention the key components of the National Logistics Policy 2022. How does the policy aim to address the existing challenges and bottlenecks in India's logistics sector?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Infrastructure
The opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in India are immense but so are the challenges. Discuss
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Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
Understanding and addressing orbital debris is crucial for space sustainability. In this context, discuss the concept of Space Situational Awareness (SSA). (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Space Technology
Latest UN climate report highlights how communities that have contributed the least to climate change are suffering the most. In this context, discuss the case for 'Climate Reparations', the principles involved, steps taken and challenges in ensuring climate justice.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Explain the significance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in transforming India into a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy. Also, mention various government initiatives aimed at strengthening the protection and enforcement of IPRs in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Intellectual Property
The emergence of new human pathogens and the re-emergence of various diseases are particularly concerning in the current decade. Highlight the challenges associated with these developments and propose steps forward to address these concerns.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyPollution
India has an over 14,000 km long border with different terrains and weather – that is essential in maintaining internal security of country.
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Border ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies
What is peri-urban agriculture? Discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with it. 4. Despite being one of the largest agricultural producers, India faces challenges in achieving self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds. Analyze the reasons and suggest measures to address these challenges.
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Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
Analyse how the adoption of emerging and disruptive technologies for money laundering is adding new layers of complexity to an already intricate issue. Also, highlight the measures taken to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Money LaunderingCyber Security
India needs to update its Information Technology Act of 2000 to deal with emerging internal and external communication security and to make the cyber ecosystem more safe and secure. Discuss.
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Cyber SecurityInformation Technology and AI
Highlighting the factors contributing to a high fiscal deficit in India, discuss the potential consequences of such deficit and suggest measures to ensure fiscal consolidation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMacroeconomic Indicators
Critically evaluate the performance of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) in making agricultural land more productive and improving the lives of the farmers in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
United Nations recently unveiled the 'Global Principles for Information Integrity' for curbing the spread of online misinformation. Assess the impact of online misinformation on societal trust and internal security. Also discuss the challenges in addressing it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Media and Social NetworksCyber Security
Explain the concept of the 'triple planetary crisis' and the interlinkages between different aspects of this crisis. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangePollution
How do household savings contribute to the growth of the Indian economy? Do you think that the recent fall in household savings rate marks a rise in indebtedness and distress among Indian households?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
How have India's industrial policies adapted to changing global and domestic economic landscapes since Independence? Demonstrate using examples.
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Industrial Policy and Liberalisation
Despite significant progress in combating Left Wing Extremism (LWE), challenges persist. Evaluate the effectiveness of the government's strategy in reducing Left Wing Extremism and its goal of eradicating LWE by 2026.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Extremism