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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What do you understand by Land Pooling? Can it be an alternative to the current Land Acquisition framework employed in India by the government?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Land Reforms
Despite being major contributor to Indian economy, agri sector is plagued by several constraints, that impede its growth and dev. Discuss role of tech in overcoming these constraints.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Environmental GovernancePollution
Reusable Launch Vehicles have the potential to revolutionise access to outer space. Highlight the steps taken by ISRO to develop a RLV.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Discuss how digitization has emerged as the primary driver of inclusive growth in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Inclusive GrowthInformation Technology and AI
As the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completes a decade of its implementation, evaluate its effectiveness in promoting financial inclusion and economic empowerment in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
How does the food processing industry aid economic growth in India? Briefly discuss four skill development initiatives in the Indian food processing industry.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Food ProcessingEmployment
Owing to rapid depletion of water resources, there is an urgent need to increase water use efficiency. In this context, discuss the status of irrigation in India and challenges faced. Also, suggest suitable measures to address the challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
An effective approach to green budgeting is underpinned by strong strategic framework, tools for evidence generation and an enabling budgetary governance framework. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingClimate Change
Recent reports of Maoist leaders having amassed huge assets in property and cash underlines the significance of probing the funding network as part of counter-terrorism efforts. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
ExtremismMoney Laundering
What is digital agriculture? How it can contribute towards increasing farmer's income and improving efficiency of the agriculture sector in India. Write down the initiatives taken by the government to promote digital agriculture in India. Why is there a lack of participation of women in the field of science and technology? How can India facilitate increased participation of women in Science Technology Engineering and Medicine (STEM)?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Agri-technologyInformation Technology and AI
What are run-off the river hydroelectric projects? How can run off the river hydroelectric projects balance ecological conservation with socio-economic development?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EnergyInfrastructure
In spite of significant success of GST in its first year of implementation, there still seems to be a long way to go for both the government as well as tax-payers in attaining its intended objectives. Critically evaluate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
TaxationMacroeconomic Indicators
"Non-tariff measures have become a key instrument of economic diplomacy and protectionism in the post-globalisation era." Evaluate how India can balance compliance with global trade rules while safeguarding its economic interests.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Trade and Foreign InvestmentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
What do you understand by developing economics? By highlighting their characteristics, analyze whether these economies are victims of neo-colonialism?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Macroeconomic IndicatorsInclusive Growth
In light of various issues being faced, discuss the need for a revamped and need-based PDS in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Analyse the role of fisheries in nutrition security, livelihood generation, and economic growth. What are the major challenges faced by the fisheries sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesFood Security and PDS
India’s ambition to build its own space station holds a great significance in its space exploration journey. Highlight the benefits and challenges associated with it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Space Technology
'Grey-zone' warfare challenges traditional notions of sovereignty and conflict. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Non-state ActorsCyber Security
Recently, the Budget 2023-24 has provided for increased budget outlay for its Green Hydrogen Mission. Discuss the advantages and challenges associated with its adoption in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EnergyClimate Change
Assess the impact of recent peace agreements and reduction in violence on the internal security landscape of India's North east region.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Extremism
Globalisation has led to interconnected economies. Discuss the emerging global crises that threaten the macroeconomic stability of the Indian economy. How can India mitigate these risks?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
Private sector participation in the space sector will help place India's space industry on the same pedestal as its global competitors. In this context, discuss the steps taken by the government to facilitate private sector participation and challenges faced by the private sector in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Space TechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
The unsustainable use of wetland resources is a combined result of information, market and policy intervention failures. Comment. Also, explain how this is pushing us towards an unperceived ecological crisis.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance