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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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
Describe the major outcomes of the 29th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Despite being seminal to the security and integrity of the country, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) themselves face a plethora of challenges. Discuss the statement, suggesting ways to ameliorate their problems.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and Agencies
Cropping pattern in the country does not concur with the agro-climatic reality, leading to unintended and undesirable consequences. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsIrrigation and Water
What is fifth-generation warfare? Examine the emerging challenges associated with it and suggest measures India should adopt to strengthen its preparedness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Cyber SecurityMedia and Social Networks
What is Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA)? Discuss the steps taken by the government to promote CRA and examine the key challenges faced in making Indian agriculture climate-resilient.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
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
Inter governmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) report estimates unprecedented Biodiversity loss in recent times. What are its important observation and discuss efforts towards the conservation and protection of Biodiversity.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Biodiversity and Conservation
Project Tiger's 50-year journey is marked by significant achievements, yet persistent socio-economic and ecological challenges related to tiger conservation highlight the need for a more holistic and integrated approach. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Biodiversity and Conservation
Briefly explain the 'Hoyle-Narlikar Theory of Gravity' developed by Prof. Jayant Narlikar and Sir Fred Hoyle. How did it impact the contemporary discourse on the origin and fate of the universe?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Space Technology
How have India's industrial policies adapted to changing global and domestic economic landscapes since Independence? Demonstrate using examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and Liberalisation
To capitalize on its demographic dividend, India must create well-paying, high productivity jobs. In view of this, discuss the challenges in creation of such jobs in India. What policy measures can help in addressing these challenges?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Distorted cropping pattern leads to economic and environmental consequences. Explain. Also mention the need for the hour to ensure sustainable agriculture. Q.11) Discuss the role of the textile sector in curbing jobless growth in India. Also highlight the challenges faced by the sector. Q.12) LPG reforms gave mixed results for the Indian economy. Critically examine. Q.13) Discuss the factors responsible for India's recent export performance and mention the reforms needed to boost exports further.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
The Indian Coast Guard's multifaceted role is vital for maintaining the security and integrity of India's maritime domain. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Security Forces and AgenciesMaritime Security
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
How should India upgrade its defence policy to address the 3.5-front security challenge?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyCyber Security
Emphasize the catalytic role of Livestock in the socio-economic transformation of households in India. Also, analyse the daunting challenges that remain for the development of the sector.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Animal Rearing and Fisheries
Do you think India’s ethanol blending programme can significantly enhance energy security in the coming decade? Justify your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EnergyInfrastructure
While infrastructure can act as the force multiplier to achieve a 5 trillion USD economy, Gatishakti masterplan can play a similar role for the growth of infrastructure. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
InfrastructurePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Discuss the natural and anthropogenic factors behind incidents of land subsidence. Suggest counter-measures to contain such incidents.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Analyse the challenges posed by narco-terrorism, with a focus on its implications for national security. Discuss the role of international cooperation, intelligence sharing and counter-narcotics strategies in mitigating the threats associated with the convergence of drug trafficking and terrorism.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Organised CrimeTerrorism
Highlighting the reasons for the increasing criminalization of politics in India, discuss the need for reforms in various sections of the Representation of People Act, 1951.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive Growth