GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
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Discuss the developments and challenges in Gaganyaan mission. What are possible benefits of the mission to society?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Discuss how the Biodiversity Act, 2002 and recently notified Biological Diversity (Access and Benefit Sharing) Regulation, 2025 promote access and benefit sharing while ensuring growth of traditional industries.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Food Corporation of India is created with the mandate of compulsory procurement, storage and distribution under PDS system to aid farmers to ensure market protection. Discuss.
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Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Nanotechnology as per Oxford Study, holds key for zero hunger and achieving nutritional target under SDG target of zero hunger
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emerging TechnologiesAgri-technology
Examine the role of infrastructure in economic and social transformation. Also discuss the concerns related to safety in infrastructure projects.
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Infrastructure
Examine the linkages between terrorism and organized crime. Present a case for breaking the illicit bond between the two.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Organised CrimeTerrorism
Formation of CDRI brings more robustness to DM approach in India. Comment and justify the need for a new strategy to tackle disasters in India. 19. Recent rise in ransomware attacks targeting critical infra and major corporations has highlighted urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures and policies. Discussing key factors for this trend, analyze the impact of these attacks on various sectors.
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Cyber Security
What is an outcome budget? How is it different from a conventional budget? What are its advantages and limitations?
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Fiscal Policy and Budgeting
Anonymity and ease of drone operations contribute to challenges of India's border security. Elaborate and give suggestions to tackle drone problem in border areas.
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Border ManagementEmerging Technologies
Analyse the performance of the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme launched to promote farm mechanization in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
What do you understand by digital twin technology? What are the benefits and challenges in its adoption?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
Despite the presence of a strong institutional framework and clearly stated policy, huge losses in terms of human, financial, environmental and livelihood show that India still struggles in effective management of disasters. Discuss the reasons for the gap between policy and practices related to disaster management in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Despite its criticality for the success of the Swachh Bharat Mission, solid waste management in India remains at a sub-optimal level. In this context, suggest long-term technological and institutional solutions towards effective solid-waste management.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Pollution
Discuss the issues plaguing the PDS and FCI. Also, suggest reform measures to ensure food security.
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Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Food processing industries can play a critical role in making agriculture commercially viable.
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Food ProcessingInclusive Growth
India being at affinity to Golden triangle at South-East region and golden crescent at West, make it as centre point of drug cartel. Discuss the causes of drug trafficking and suggest a multi-pronged strategy to tackle it. 20- Recent violent clash in Sukma district, marked prevalence of Left Wing Extremism, not only killing 39 Maoists but also 3 army personnels. Prevailing hard security measures. Discuss the need for a soft approach to counter the menace.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Organised CrimeBorder Management
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme is devised in order to formalize and develop integrated market for financial support to clean development
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Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
The recent Cambridge report observed golden opportunity for India to use biowaste like in ethanol blending towards Panchamrit targets. Potential in sustainable green economy. Discuss. 6- In order to ensure reusability and reliability in Satellite launch vehicles, Reusable Launch Vehicle provide best alternative for sustainable technology. Explain.
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Space TechnologyEnergy
Recently, scientists announced net energy gain in nuclear fusion reaction, which is considered a major scientific breakthrough for the future of clean energy. What are the advantages of nuclear fusion based power generation? What are the limitations in using it to generate electricity at a commercial scale?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EnergyEmerging Technologies
The Skill India Mission has recently been restructured and extended with the aim of equipping the youth with "future-ready skills." In this context, examine the achievements and challenges of the Skill India Mission in the Indian economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EmploymentInclusive Growth
In what ways fake news has impacted internal security of the country? How can fake news be identified and controlled?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Media and Social NetworksCyber Security
What are the challenges faced by the Assam Rifles with regard to border management and tackling of insurgency in North-East India? Discuss how these challenges require a reorientation of the force.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Quantum dots have emerged as "state of the art" development based on principles of quantum mechanics that can bring revolution to learn and use quantum based solution.
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Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
Necessitated by contingent law & order situation in the North-Eastern states in 1958, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) continues to be applicable even after six decades of its enactment despite widespread criticism. Critically evaluate the utility of AFSPA in light of prevailing security environment in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesExtremism