GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
487 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Evaluate the merits and demerits of maintaining rigid Priority Sector Lending (PSL) quotas versus adopting market-driven credit allocation mechanisms to achieve inclusive growth.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
How can India effectively develop electric highways under the NHEV initiative to boost sustainability?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Despite many initiatives towards road safety, India accounts for 11% of the global death in road accidents with about 1% of the world's vehicles. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Infrastructure
What do you understand by the term 'Digital Divide'? Discuss the steps taken by the government to bridge this gap.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Information Technology and AIInclusive Growth
Discuss the role of the informal sector in India's economic development. What are the key challenges in formalizing this sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Examine the impact of transnational organized crime on India's border security and suggest ways to strengthen inter-agency and international cooperation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Organised CrimeBorder Management
What is Fiscal Deficit? Discuss its causes, consequences and suggest the way forward for fiscal consolidation. Also, examine the potential of capital investment in driving economic growth in India and the challenges associated with it.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInfrastructure
Explain the working principle of the pumped storage hydropower system. What are the key advantages it offers compared to other power storage technologies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EnergyInfrastructure
Social media manipulation and misinformation campaigns have emerged as potent tools for extremist groups and external actors. Evaluate India's preparedness to counter digital threats to internal security and propose measures to strengthen resilience.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Media and Social NetworksCyber Security
Examine the role of Integrated Farming System (IFS) in improving agricultural productivity and minimizing the environmental impact of agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
What are the reasons for the huge growth of services vis-a-vis industry in the country? Explain the significance of a strong industrial base for self-reliant India ('Atmanirbhar Bharat')?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
Define 'food security' and outline its main dimensions. Also, throw light on various steps taken by the government to ensure food security in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Security and PDS
In the financial year 2021-22, Indian merchandise exports have crossed the 400 billion USD mark. Identify the reasons for this spectacular performance of Indian exports and suggest reforms to further boost the exports.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Trade and Foreign InvestmentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Despite the recent rise in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR), India has significant ground to cover in ensuring greater female participation in its labor force. Enumerating the reasons for low female labor force participation in the country, suggest remedial measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
How can emerging solar technologies address the twin challenges of resource scarcity and environmental degradation? Illustrate your answer with recent innovations in the field.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EnergyClimate Change
How does the Indian Army's joint doctrine for cyberspace operations address modern security challenges? Also, discuss the necessity of extending the BSF's jurisdiction and the resulting challenges. Finally, evaluate the causes of 'jobless growth' in India and suggest a way forward.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Cyber SecurityBorder Management
The 2025 Economic Survey has highlighted deregulation as a tool for financial deepening. In this context, enumerate the potential benefits and risks of deregulation in the financial services sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Banking and FinanceIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Identify the key structural challenges facing the Indian textile industry and discuss the reforms and policy measures needed to enhance its global competitiveness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
The logistics sector is one of the important components in ensuring the growth of the Indian economy. In light of this, discuss various issues with the Indian logistics sector and how the National Logistics Policy 2022 will help address these issues.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Infrastructure
Evaluate the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) in addressing the challenges of Public Private Partnership (PPP) in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
In light of recent attacks on merchant vessels in the Arabian Sea, examine the vulnerabilities in India's maritime security framework.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Maritime SecurityOrganised Crime
The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, seeks to grant greater autonomy and flexibility to the major ports and professionalise their governance. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Infrastructure
What are the benefits and risks associated with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for Indian farmers and what measures should be taken to safeguard their interests?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Trade and Foreign InvestmentCrops and Cropping Patterns
While the livestock sector has immense potential to contribute to the socio-economic development of rural India, the realization of its true potential is hindered by a multitude of challenges. Elaborate. Also, suggest strategies to address these challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Animal Rearing and Fisheries