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 various types of cyber scams that have evolved recently with special emphasis on Digital arrest. How can we combat such cyber crimes?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Cyber SecurityMedia and Social Networks
India has an over 14,000 km long border with different terrains and weather – that is essential in maintaining internal security of country.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Border ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies
The India's cybersecurity vulnerability seen by increased cases 22% Year on year basis, accounting for specific doctrine for the same.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Cyber Security
"India's rate of employment has declined and job creation has not kept up with the growing working-age population." What ails job creations in India? What are the government interventions for the same? Suggest measures needed to leverage the growing working age population in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
EmploymentMacroeconomic Indicators
Explain the significance of agricultural marketing in the country. Outlining the key challenges it faces, suggest reforms to address them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agricultural MarketingAgri-technology
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.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
It has been argued that the Industrial Policy of 1991 did not achieve the desired results due to multiple reasons. Discuss in context of India's manufacturing sector. Also, highlight the need for a new industrial policy in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
Describe the concept of loss and damage and evaluate its relevance in ensuring climate equity.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
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.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
Farm mechanization can drive rural prosperity and sustainable farming, but its widespread adoption is hindered by various factors. Discuss. Also, mention initiatives taken by the government to promote farm mechanization in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
The consequences flowing from genetically modified organisms are debatable, but the advantages justify the risk. Do you agree? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Biotechnology
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
Give a brief account of various security forces deployed to protect India's terrestrial and maritime borders. Examine various challenges faced by these security forces and suggest measures to effectively address them.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
For India to create a 'future ready' railway system, it must harness innovation and resource efficiency. Discuss the statement in the context of the measures enlisted in the National Rail Plan 2030.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
InfrastructurePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
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.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Cyber SecurityInformation Technology and AI
ISRO is a stellar example of what Indian organisations can achieve. Discuss the reasons why other scientific organisations have not been able to achieve the same zenith in their respective fields. What measures can be undertaken to achieve the same?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Present a brief account of various security forces deployed to protect India's terrestrial and maritime borders. Also, bring out various challenges faced by border security forces and suggest measures to effectively address them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
The space war would destroy the intrinsic trust and cooperation necessary to maintain the systems deployed in space for peaceful purposes. Examine. Also, discuss the concerns related to space debris with respect to India's mission Shakti.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
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
Despite decades of legislation and major river rejuvenation programmes, river pollution remains a critical challenge in India. Identify the main causes and critically assess the effectiveness of legal and policy frameworks.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Drones in border areas present a serious threat for border management in India. Elaborate. Also, discuss the different measures taken to regulate the use of drones in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Border ManagementEmerging Technologies
What are Quantum dots? Discuss their unique properties and practical applications.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Emerging Technologies
Genrative AI holds the potential to push the boundaries of innovation in the near future, yet its societal impact raises substantial challenges. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
What are the key challenges faced by food processing industries in India? Examine the significance of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes to the sector.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation