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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CRISPR technology has rapidly advanced in recent years, with new tools and clinical breakthroughs. Highlight the recent developments in CRISPR-based gene editing technology applications. Discuss the opportunities and ethical challenges these advancements present for healthcare and society.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Missile defence systems are becoming critical for national security in the face of evolving regional threats and advanced weapon technologies. Explain the working principle of missile defence systems. Critically assess India's progress in developing indigenous missile defence capabilities.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologySpace Technology
Despite multiple resolutions and initiatives undertaken by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), its efforts to counter terrorism have achieved limited success. Discuss the reasons for this limited effectiveness.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
TerrorismNon-state Actors
Waste circularity is emerging as a sustainable solution to India's mounting solid waste crisis. Discuss the key principles of waste circularity and the government's initiative in this regard. How effective have these measures been in fostering a circular economy?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
To what extent has the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the food processing industry facilitated value addition, employment generation, and global competitiveness in India's food processing industry?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
What are the primary causes of limited formal credit penetration among the rural and unbanked populations in India? Comment on the effectiveness of Small Finance Banks in addressing this gap and advancing inclusive financial growth.
250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
While examining the shortcomings of the land reforms in the past, elaborate what land reforms 2.0 should look like.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Land Reforms
As NITI Aayog completes 10 years of its establishment, critically examine its role in the planning and development paradigm of governance in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationInclusive Growth
The Reserve Bank of India’s surplus transfers offer the government much-needed fiscal space, yet they are not without challenges. Critically examine the implications of the RBI’s surplus transfers to the government.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMonetary Policy
Analyse the factors that have contributed to India's inclusive economic growth in the past decade.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Inclusive GrowthMacroeconomic Indicators
Air accidents are low-frequency but high-impact events. Examine the disaster management protocols in place for aviation-related emergencies in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Disaster ManagementInfrastructure
India practices a 'multi-alignment' approach in its cyber diplomacy. How does this posture strengthen India's internal security while maintaining strategic autonomy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies
Intricate inter-play of diverse factors has been the force multipliers for extremism in the North East. Discuss. Suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of extremism in this region.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
ExtremismBorder Management
Evaluate the role of protected areas in biodiversity conservation in India. How effective have national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves been in preserving India's biodiversity?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
"With growing urbanization, peri-urban agriculture is emerging as a significant contributor to fresh farm produce needs". In this context, discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with promoting peri-urban agriculture in a sustainable manner.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Agricultural MarketingCrops and Cropping Patterns
What are the major challenges faced by India's agriculture sector to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and vegetable oils? Suggest measures to address these challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
Examine the key features of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) 2023. Analyze its potential for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
India's economic growth story is often overshadowed by the persistent challenges of unemployment. Analyze the concept of structural unemployment and discuss its relevance in the context of India's current economic situation. Suggest policy measures to promote inclusive job growth.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Despite recent steps towards inducting women into combat roles, their participation remains low. Examine the key challenges impeding the greater inclusion of women in the Indian armed forces. Also, suggest suitable measures to enhance their participation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Security Forces and AgenciesInclusive Growth
Why has India become increasingly import-dependent for edible oils despite being a major agricultural economy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
A credible semiconductor ecosystem is pivotal for India's economic security as much as for national security. Analyse the strategic objectives, incentives, and institutional architecture of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). Identify the major risks that could derail its timelines.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInformation Technology and AI
"The sole point of MSP is to protect farmers from sudden price shock". Do you think legalization of MSP can insure farmers from sudden price shocks? What are the other measures which can be taken to make MSP-led procurement effective?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Highlighting the factors contributing to high fiscal deficit in India, discuss the potential consequences of such deficit and suggest measures to ensure fiscal consolidation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMacroeconomic Indicators
Evaluate the potential of biomanufacturing and bio-foundry in driving India's future towards a sustainable green economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
BiotechnologyClimate Change