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 mean by Environmental Impact Assessment? Discuss the major reasons that have limited the success of EIA. Suggest measures that can be taken to make EIA an effective tool.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Environmental GovernancePollution
Is e-NAM a game-changer in agricultural marketing in India? How far e-NAM is advancement over APMC? Discuss critically.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Agricultural Marketing
The race to put weapons in space may soon pass the point of no return making space the next theatre of arms struggle. What are the possible reasons behind the weaponization of space? Discuss its implications.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Discuss population aging as a concept which is universal phenomenon.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Outlining the various cyber threats faced by India, assess the state of the country's preparedness to deal with the same.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Cyber SecurityMedia and Social Networks
It has been argued that remedying the exclusion of the majority of women from access to and control of rural-land in India is one of the most significant steps that could be taken towards enhancing the country's rural livelihoods. In this context, identify the challenges in access to land rights by women. What measures can be taken to strengthen these rights?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Land ReformsInclusive Growth
Recently ISRO successfully tested the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV-TD). Explain its significance. Also, discuss why heatwaves should be declared a natural disaster and suggest measures to mitigate their impact.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Space TechnologyDisaster Management
Evaluate why horticulture remains an understated contributor to India's agriculture. Discuss government measures that could enhance its global market share and address current challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
Despite their flaws in limiting access to larger market and poor price realization for agricultural produce, APMCs have their utility. Analyse the statement and suggest reforms in agriculture marketing in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agricultural Marketing
Answer the following questions in not more than 150 words each (some questions may be longer): 1. What is a windfall tax? Discuss its merits and demerits. 2. Evaluate the performance of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in controlling inflation and promoting growth. 3. 'Millets are a miracle crop for agricultural sustainability.' Elaborate. 4. Critically analyze the Jal Jeevan Mission in the context of India's water crisis. 5. What are Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)? Explain their relevance in the context of the Indian energy program. 6. Analyze the significance of the Gaganyaan mission for India. 7. Elaborate on the Green Hydrogen Mission, its advantages, and challenges. 8. Discuss the key lessons learned from the Joshimath disaster. 9. Critically evaluate the Khalistan issue and suggest measures to handle it. 10. Discuss the threat posed by drones to India's security and suggest measures to tackle it. 11. Discuss the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022, its features, advantages, and shortcomings. 12. Analyze the challenges faced by SEBI in the context of recent scams and suggest reforms. 13. Discuss the issues in agriculture in India and suggest technological solutions for the same. 14. Analyze the impact of irrigation on the environment and natural resources. Suggest measures for sustainable irrigation. 15. Discuss the contribution of Homi Jehangir Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai in shaping India's S&T landscape. 16. What is Generative AI? Discuss its impact on society and the challenges it poses. 17. Discuss the 'Mangrove Alliance for Climate' and the importance of mangroves in maintaining tropical ecology. 18. Critically analyze the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). Suggest a new strategy to tackle disasters in India. 19. Analyze the impact of ransomware attacks on different sectors and suggest a strategy to tackle this cyber threat. 20. Analyze the challenges in the management of India's coastal and territorial boundaries and suggest measures for better coordination.
150 words · Answered by 1 topper
TaxationFiscal Policy and Budgeting
Assess the impact of recent peace agreements and reduction in violence on the internal security landscape of India's Northeast region. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Extremism
What are Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)? Write down its applications in real life?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Information Technology and AIBanking and Finance
Highlighting the significance of "Western Ghats" in preserving and conserving the biodiversity of India, discuss the threats faced by this fragile and ecologically sensitive Region. Elaborate on the measures taken by the Government of India to protect the Western Ghats ecosystem.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the risk of infectious agents jumping the barriers of species, necessitating human, animal, and environmental health questions to be dealt in an integrated manner. In this light, discuss the concept of one health.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
BiotechnologyBiodiversity and Conservation
Discuss arguments in favor and against of crypto currencies as legal tender of Economy. Also give your opinion regarding Future role that crypto currency could play in Economy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Banking and FinanceMonetary Policy
What are the major problems in the farm price policy? Evaluate the government measures to address the pressing problem in farm price policy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Subsidies and MSP
India's launch of affordable CAR-T cell therapy and the upcoming HPV vaccination campaign mark significant advances in healthcare. Assess the potential of such innovations to address India's disease burden and the challenges in ensuring equitable access.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
BiotechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
The key to sustaining private investments in infrastructure requires a concerted effort to resolve long-standing issues. Discuss in context of India's PPP framework.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Investment ModelsInfrastructure
"Agri-Export Policy 2018 is bold in its objectives of doubling agricultural exports by 2022". In this context, discuss the key factors hindering the achievements of these objectives. Also, suggest some measures to achieve the same.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks pose a significant threat to national security. Discuss the major challenges in ensuring cybersecurity in the country and enumerate the measures taken by the government in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Cyber Security
Discuss the significance of technology in the Indian agricultural sector. Also, state the challenges in realising its potential to improve agricultural efficiency and increase the income of the farmers.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Critically analyse the suggestion of allowing large corporate and industrial houses to act as promoters of banks.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Banking and FinanceIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Demonetisation intended not just to clean and streamline the economy but also to boost electoral reforms. Critically examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Planning and Resource MobilisationInclusive Growth
Food Processing Industry: Significance, Challenges and Future Prospects
250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyCrops and Cropping Patterns