GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
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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
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
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 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
What do you understand about Artificial Neural Networks? List out its applications across various fields.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Information Technology and AI
Digital commerce is rapidly changing the way of doing business in the country, but its growth is beset with multiple challenges. Discussing the challenges, examine the role of Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC) in addressing them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInformation Technology and AI
Dairying is a viable livelihood option for a large section of the population. In this context, discuss the significance, challenges faced and associated government initiatives for the dairy sector in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesInclusive Growth
Balanced fiscal and monetary policies for macroeconomic stability :- Inflation, Public tax, Public expenditure and Public debt. Why has India become increasingly import-dependent for edible oils despite being a major agricultural economy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsTrade and Foreign Investment
Examine the advantages of adopting new computation methodology for calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2015. Also, discuss the limitations of using GDP as a measure of development of a country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsInclusive Growth
The CRPF performs a variety of duties to uphold our national security. Comment on the diverse challenges that CRPF has to navigate while performing its duties.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Security Forces and AgenciesExtremism
Enumerate and briefly explain the major functions of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the central bank of the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Monetary PolicyBanking and Finance
Outcome budget convert outlays into outcomes. Examine various advantages and disadvantages of outcome budgeting and assess its status in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Fiscal Policy and Budgeting
The rationale behind the MSP system is well acknowledged, but it requires comprehensive reforms to mitigate the unintended consequences on the market and environment. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Subsidies and MSPCrops and Cropping Patterns
What role does ISRO play in expanding India's space economy amid increasing private sector participation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Space Technology
Answer questions based on the provided UPSC mains answer sheets.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsEmployment
Reforms in Public distribution system (PDS) and Food Corporation of India (FCI) are two sides of the same coin. Discuss the statement along with suitable reforms in PDS and FCI.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Security and PDSAgricultural Marketing
Private sector participation in the operations of Indian Railways can provide a solution to the multiple issues that it faces. Discuss. Also, highlight the features of the Bharat Gaurav Scheme in this context.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
InfrastructureInvestment Models
Though a critical component of India's growth engine, MSMEs grapple with multitude of challenges. Discuss. Also, suggest measures to support the growth of the MSME sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInclusive Growth
Discuss the rationale behind declaring Minimum Support Price (MSP) and various issues related to MSP regime in the country. Do you think that providing legal backing to MSP is necessary and sufficient for making farming financially sustainable?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Subsidies and MSPInclusive Growth
Discuss the macroeconomic risks posed by unregulated Virtual Digital Assets. How can India reconcile its financial stability objectives with the opportunities offered by blockchain innovation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Banking and FinanceMonetary Policy
The economic reforms of 1991 marked a significant leap forward for India's economy, ushering in a new era of liberalization, privatization, and globalization; however, as India marches towards 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India), the need is felt for 'Reforms 2.0'. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
How does the Sendai Framework enhance Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
What are the major challenges facing water management in India, and what integrated policy reforms are needed to ensure long-term water security and sustainability?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Irrigation and WaterEnvironmental Governance
Fintech's transformative capacity in fostering financial inclusion is evident but unlocking its full potential demands addressing key challenges. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth