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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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.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Border ManagementEmerging Technologies
Given the apparent ease with which Economic offenders flee India, analyse how far would 'Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018' be effective and meaningful in this context?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Money Laundering
Discuss the issues plaguing crop procurement in India. Also, suggest measures to strengthen the procurement framework.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Discuss the significance of land reforms in reducing rural poverty and promoting agricultural productivity in India. What are the major challenges that have hindered the successful implementation of land reforms?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Land ReformsInclusive Growth
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
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
Achieving inclusive growth requires a multidimensional approach that goes beyond economic growth. Discuss in context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthMacroeconomic Indicators
In what ways can biotechnology help in dealing with 21st century's global challenges?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
BiotechnologyClimate Change
Do supermarkets contribute to small farmers' income by reducing the number of market intermediaries in India? Argue
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agricultural MarketingInclusive Growth
How far do you agree that the focus on technological advancement in telecommunication coupled with advancements in other sectors will bring about a technological revolution in India? Discuss. 17. Examine the impact of climate change on the marine ecosystem and its overall impact on the world. Discuss the mitigation measures taken in this regard.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
Do you think the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is necessary for bringing peace in disturbed areas? Critically Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Security Forces and Agencies
What are gravitational waves? State the significance of LIGO-India in the study of cataclysmic cosmic events.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologySpace Technology
Antibiotic resistance is a crisis on the level of climate change. Comment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Biotechnology
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 key macroeconomic consequences of rising global crude oil prices for India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
What is Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and its mandate? In the view of terrorism being identified as a common global threat, how effective FATF has been in blocking the funding channels for terrorist organisations throughout the world?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Money LaunderingTerrorism
The world has witnessed a huge surge in climate-induced disasters, which are largely driven by anthropogenic factors. In this context, analyse the role of early warning systems in mitigating the impact of the disasters.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
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
Urban fire is becoming a serious cause of concern in Indian cities. In this context, highlight the major causes behind urban fires in India. What steps can be taken to build robust fire resilience in Indian cities?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
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
Defence indigenization remains the Achilles heel of India's security architecture. Examine the importance of startups in defence sector to make India secure and self-reliant.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
India's trade policy in agriculture, marred by ad-hocism and pro-consumer bias, has constrained realization of export potential, and prevented the farmers from reaping the benefits. Examine the statement and discuss ways, including government initiatives, to improve agricultural exports.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Agricultural MarketingTrade and Foreign Investment
What Artificial Intelligence (AI) is to software and quantum computing is to computers, graphene is to materials. What are the properties of graphene that make it a unique material? Discuss its potential applications.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emerging Technologies
“Though the gig economy is creating lakhs of jobs in India, the workers face a variety of issues.” Critically discuss with respect to the expanding Indian gig economy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EmploymentInclusive Growth