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.
All 45 themesFewer themes
Bring out the issues associated with the highly inefficient grain management system in India. What can be done to make it more targeted, and cost-saving?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food Security and PDSAgricultural Marketing
Internationalisation of the rupee seeks to elevate India's role in global finance by encouraging its use in international trade and investment. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsBanking and Finance
Highlight the significance of the fisheries sector in terms of food security, livelihoods, and economic growth. Also, shed light on concerns regarding the fisheries subsidies pact being discussed at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Animal Rearing and FisheriesTrade and Foreign Investment
Issues of migration and demographic change in Assam since independence have repeatedly got expression in the form of internal security related problems. In this context critically discuss the significance and impact of both National register of Citizens (NRC) and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 on India's internal security.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Non-state ActorsBorder Management
What is Green Mining? How is India advancing green mining through policy and technology efforts?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
The Govt announces MSP upon the recommendations of the CCAP as a price stabilisation measure, but during the recent farmer protests there have been demands to provide MSP as a legal entitlement.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSP
Transnational linkages have remained a crucial force multiplier for the insurgents in north-east India. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Non-state ActorsExtremism
While addressing the broader challenges of national security the finer questions of human security are often overlooked. What do you understand by human security? Also, recommend measures to build a robust human security paradigm?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Security Forces and Agencies
India’s technological and manufacturing aspirations hinges on a transformative shift in its Research and Development (R&D) landscape. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
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. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Media and Social NetworksCyber Security
The Public Distribution System (PDS) in India is not only a significant anti-poverty measure but also serves as an instrument of raising nutritional security. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Food Security and PDSInclusive Growth
How can emerging technologies be leveraged to strengthen drought mitigation efforts in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Disaster Risk ReductionAgri-technology
Examine the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the Indian labor market. Also, suggest policy measures to ensure a balanced and inclusive workforce transition.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EmploymentInformation Technology and AI
Do you agree with the view that the mixed results of economic reforms in the last three decades can be attributed to the reforms being half-baked and incomplete? Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
Giving example, explain how continental rupture ultimately results in the formation of a new ocean basin.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and Conservation
How will the Axiom-4 mission's outcomes contribute to the Gaganyaan programme and the development of India's space sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Space Technology
Explain the concept of the 'triple planetary' crisis. What are the interlinkages between different aspects of this crisis?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
What factors have expedited the digitalization of the economy in the recent past? Explain with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Information Technology and AIMacroeconomic Indicators
Climate change is causing profound alterations in ecosystems, triggering cascading impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human livelihoods, which demands integrated approaches to conservation and climate adaptation. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 in its present form is not keeping pace with the new market dynamics. In this light, analyse how far would ‘Consumer Protection Bill, 2018’ be effective and different.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Macroeconomic IndicatorsIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Agriculture is both the cause and a casualty of climate change. In what ways climate change affects agriculture? Suggest ways to make agriculture climate resilient.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Climate ChangeCrops and Cropping Patterns
Border Security Force's jurisdiction has been increased to a uniform 50 km from borders on Pakistan and Bangladesh borders. Discuss the necessity of this move and the potential issues arising out of it.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Border management in the country is as much an endeavour in forging developmental partnerships with the locals as it is an exercise in managing cross-border threats. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Border ManagementInclusive Growth
Demographic Dividend do not ensure growth, it only generates potential. Discuss the steps made by the government to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the demographic bulge.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth