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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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 potential of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technology in addressing India's waste management issues. Discuss the challenges and policy measures needed to scale up WtE projects.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionEnergy
It is argued that excessive state intervention in itself has created multiple hurdles in the agricultural marketing system in India. Explain with adequate evidence.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Agricultural MarketingSubsidies and MSP
Evaluate the potential scientific and economic benefits of the Gaganyaan mission for India. Discuss its impact on India's future space endeavours, policy formulation and international collaboration.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
"There is a need to fill the critical infrastructure gaps in the supply chain from farm to consumer." In this light analyse how 'PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana' will help in plugging critical infrastructure gaps.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Food ProcessingInfrastructure
Write a brief note on Earth's magnetism and its role in protecting the Earth from solar winds.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Space Technology
Do you think Nuclear Energy can play an important role in helping India meet its Net Zero Emission commitment?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EnergyClimate Change
Food processing industries can play a critical role in making agriculture commercially viable.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
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
Demonetisation has not only done what it sought to do, but also done what it did not seek to do. In the light of the given statement, list the unintended consequences of demonetisation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Evaluate the concept of green growth as a sustainable development strategy for India. Examine the challenges associated with the implementation of green growth initiatives and propose innovative solutions to overcome those challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Inclusive GrowthEnergy
How can nanotechnology contribute to agricultural productivity and food security? Discuss the risks associated with its application.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emerging TechnologiesAgri-technology
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme is devised in order to formalize and develop integrated market for financial support to clean development
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
While the budgetary reforms undertaken by the Central government in recent years have led to better management of government expenditure, there are some issues that still need redressal. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Fiscal Policy and Budgeting
Trace the history of land reforms in India. Do you think they have been able to achieve their purpose? Justify your answer.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Land Reforms
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 powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act? Critically examine ED's working in preventing money laundering and corruption in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Money LaunderingSecurity Forces and Agencies
How far do you think that the 'Draft National Forest Policy of India 2018' satisfies India's contemporary needs and is different from the previous policy of 1988? Explain with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Discuss the prospects and problems of 'DNA Based Technology (Use and Regulation) Bill, 2018'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
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
What are the ecological challenges associated with reintroducing cheetahs in India? Suggest measures to reduce the mortality of cheetahs in their new habitat.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Biodiversity and Conservation
Discuss the role of nanotechnology in enhancing agricultural productivity and food security in India. Highlight recent developments and potential benefits and risks of use of nano-fertilizers and nano-pesticides.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyFood Security and PDS
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
Why Air pollution in India is a cause of concern in North but not in South? Discuss. Also, highlight, the measures taken so far to tackle the menace of air pollution in India with focus on Particulate Matter (PM).
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
PollutionEnvironmental Governance