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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For a holistic approach to disaster risk reduction, there is a need to mainstream indigenous traditional knowledge and link it with modern technologies. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
What is Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)? Identify various factors affecting SOC levels. Also, highlight the beneficial impacts of SOC on soil health and functionality.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping Patterns
Give an account of the growth and development of Artificial intelligence in the health and defence sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Information Technology and AIIndigenisation and Defence Technology
New labour codes for new India is not just a need, but a necessity. Elaborate.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Considering India's vulnerability to various disasters, discuss the need for disaster resilient infrastructure. Explain the role of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) in this context.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
What do you understand by food irradiation? Highlighting some of its unique applications, examine its relevance for India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Food ProcessingBiotechnology
How has the Public Distribution System (PDS) impacted household food spending in India? What changes could enhance its effectiveness in ensuring food security? (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food Security and PDSInclusive Growth
The extensive "mountain of landfills" are environmental and public health hazards. Discuss the implications of unscientific landfill management and suggest measures to solve the issue
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Bring out the impact of noise pollution on human health and the environment.
Answered by 1 topper
Pollution
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
NAPCC, almost 10 years old and formulated with lofty objectives, has not served as the best answer to cope with the impacts of climate change. Critically discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
In order to ensure economic growth one of the major requirement is ease of doing business. Discuss with reference to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023. Q2. What is Operation Green? How does it help in addressing the issue of price fluctuation in agricultural crops? Q3. How can the Blue economy help India in achieving its goals related to food security, national security, and climate security?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationFood Processing
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
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
E-waste management is not just a corporate responsibility, but it starts at home. Delineate the responsibilities of different stakeholders in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
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 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.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
While fixed-term employment offers an ingenious way to address specific issues faced by both employers and employees, there are also some concerns associated with it. Discuss in the context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Employment
What role do mangroves play in coastal ecosystem? Discuss the reasons behind the depletion of mangrove forest cover in the Sunderbans. What measures would you suggest measures to mitigate the loss of mangrove forest cover in Sunderbans?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Biodiversity and ConservationPollution
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
How can 'Carbon farming' help in reducing the carbon concentration and co-benefit farmers and society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
Discuss the significance of environmental nanotechnology and its potential contribution to a sustainable envt. with suitable substantiation
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Emerging TechnologiesEnvironmental Governance
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