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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What are the significance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Gaganyaan mission? Discuss the challenges and benefits associated with Green Hydrogen missions in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EnergySpace Technology
What are the different types of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)? Discuss the significance of a strong IPR regime in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Intellectual Property
"A little mismanagement holds potential to turn celebrations awry. The most common fellers include stampedes and fire". Examine. How can an integrated and structured plan-ning help mitigate and prevent crowd disasters?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Describe the major outcomes of the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What were the major engagements of India in this conference?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
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
India has been constantly suffering from low tax to GDP ratio. Discussing the reasons for a low tax to GDP ratio in India, suggest some measures to ameliorate the problem. Also, examine the benefits of healthy tax to GDP ratio.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
TaxationPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Reiterating the goal of doubling farmers' income by 2022, the Union Budget 2018-19 gave a big thrust to agriculture and the related Agritech sector. Analyse the measures proposed in the Budget 2018-19 to achieve the given objective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Subsidies and MSPFarm Credit and Insurance
It is said that strong protection of intellectual property rights leads to development through the promotion of innovation. But does 'New IPR Policy 2016' ensure the same in India? Analyse with suitable arguments.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Intellectual Property
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
"Gender neutral fiscal policy can turn gender-blind if there are no systemic corrections." Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth
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.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
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
What do you understand by developing economies? By highlighting their characteristics, analyse whether these economies are victims of neo-colonialism.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Macroeconomic IndicatorsInclusive 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
Is it the right time for ISRO to diversify its operations to private players like its American counterpart NASA? Write the potential in this step.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Why is it necessary for India to build disaster resistant infrastructure? What measures should India adopt to reduce disaster risk and enhance disaster preparedness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
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
Elaborate on the need for a clearly articulated National Security Strategy (NSS) for systematic, consistent and coherent approach towards national security.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Security Forces and Agencies
How do intellectual property rights affect farmers' access to seeds, innovations, and traditional knowledge? What role does the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act play in balancing farmers' interests with those of seed companies?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Intellectual PropertyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Though drones have multitude of enabling applications for the welfare of human kind, their proliferation has opened a new dimension of security threat for the country. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Non-state ActorsBorder Management
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
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