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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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
Assess the impact of the revised MSME definitions on the growth and formalisation of micro and small enterprises.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
The incidences of coastal erosion i.e. denudation of the coast due to incessant rainfall, consistent sea waves or storms, has increased significantly over the years.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
PollutionClimate Change
The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) not only enhances logistics efficiency but also represents a pivotal milestone in the country's infrastructure development and economic growth. In this context, describe the significance of the Dedicated Freight Corridor.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
InfrastructurePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Highlight the purpose of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in northeast India. Analyze the major initiatives taken by the government to counter insurgency in Northeast India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies
What is 'research security'? What are the key hurdles in ensuring research security in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Intellectual PropertyEmerging Technologies
What are the current National and International efforts towards disaster risk reduction? How will coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure help in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Infectious diseases that were once confined to animals in forests are now attacking human beings, at a faster pace. Discuss why zoonotic diseases are fast spreading to humans. How such spread of zoonotic diseases can be checked and prevented in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Explain the current status of MSP in India and its role in ensuring farmers' income security? In your opinion, does giving legal backing to MSP alone guarantee financial sustainability for all farmers?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSP
Local bodies are the key to disaster risk mitigation in India. Discuss with examples.
Answered by 1 topper
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Despite the sincere efforts of the government, the ghost of Black Money is not going to disappear from the Indian Economy soon. Critically analyze the statement in context of Pandora Papers Leaks.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Money Laundering
Grey zone warfare, characterized by a blend of conventional and unconventional tactics, has increasingly influenced geopolitical conflicts. In this context, discuss the challenges posed by it on India's security interests.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Non-state ActorsCyber Security
What do you understand by a virtual private network (VPN)? Highlight its advantages and discuss the concerns posed by it.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Cyber SecurityMedia and Social Networks
What are the key impacts of oil spills on the environment, and how can India strengthen its response and management mechanisms?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
India's space programme was initiated with the vision of utilising outer space for peaceful purposes, however with changing times it has the potential to play a significant role in strengthening security capabilities of India. Discuss with adequate examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Single use plastic (SUP) is a health, economic and environmental scourge, that requires governments to regulate, businesses to innovate and individuals to act. Examine in context of recently introduced ban on SUPs.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Domestic demand is more reliable over the export market for the Indian manufacturing sector. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
In what ways management of maritime borders differ from that of territorial borders? Also, analyze various vulnerabilities that arise from a large maritime boundary of the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Maritime SecurityBorder Management
As an organization of the producers, by the producers and for the producers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) can resolve the multiple issues plaguing agriculture. Critically examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Agricultural MarketingCrops and Cropping Patterns
Black money at best can act as a steroid which gives temporary boost to economic growth. Critically examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
What are the challenges in the safe management of e-waste in India? How can collaboration among multiple stakeholders help in sustainable e-waste management?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Money laundering continues to emerge as a transnational phenomenon that has harmful consequences for the global economy and society. Elucidate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Money Laundering
Why has fake news on the internet emerged as an internal security challenge? How can we identify a fake news? Also, throw light on legal and institutional arrangements to tackle fake news.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Media and Social NetworksCyber Security
'NISAR' is a flagship partnership between India and the USA. Elaborate its role in studying climate change and efficient resource management.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Space TechnologyClimate Change