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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In an era of complex security challenges, examine the ways in which the private sector can contribute to strengthening India's internal security.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Security Forces and AgenciesIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Discuss the threats posed by social media and networking sites to the internal security of India. How do the fact-check units (FCUs) under Information and Technology Rules, 2021 help in controlling the overall menace of the spread of fake news on social media? What are the concerns of press broadcasters and digital media participants about the Government establishing fact-check units?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Media and Social NetworksCyber Security
Despite various efforts, a lasting solution to the insurgency in the north-eastern region of India remains elusive. Analyse the reasons behind the continuation of insurgency in the region. Also, suggest effective measures to tackle it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
ExtremismBorder Management
What do you understand by Artificial Neural Networks? List out its applications across various fields.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Information Technology and AI
India has tremendous potential in becoming a large global exporter in agricultural commodities. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
Discuss the significance of soil health in the context of sustainable agricultural practices.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgri-technology
Assess the role of NITI Aayog over the past decade in transforming the country's approach to planning and development.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationInclusive Growth
Reusable launch vehicles (RLVs) present both technological promise and challenges. Discuss the hurdles in developing RLVs and outline India's progress in this field.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Examine the role of digitization of land records under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) in improving land governance in India. What are the key challenges in its implementation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers
Land ReformsBiotechnology
Discuss the significance of the National Technical Textiles Mission in enhancing India's global position in the technical textiles market. What are the key challenges faced by this sector in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
Warming ocean temperatures, oxygen loss and ocean acidification form a deadly trio for marine ecosystem that can have irreversible repercussions for environment as well as economy. Elucidate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India. What are the policy measures taken by the government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Food Processing
What are Trans-fats? Discuss the health concerns associated with them and what steps are being taken to limit their consumption?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Pollution
What is the low-Earth-orbit (LEO) constellation technology being employed for next-generation satellite internet services? Explain its working principle, enumerate its advantages over geostationary systems, and mention the major limitations it still faces.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers
Space TechnologyInformation Technology and AI
Though the ferocity and extent of left-wing extremism has been curbed to a large extent, occasional Naxal attacks are still being witnessed. Give an account of the multi-pronged approach that has been followed by the central and state governments for combating naxalism.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies
In what ways does the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) shape the creation of global standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing? Suggest measures to strengthen its functioning.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Money LaunderingTerrorism
Critically analyze the concerns posed by the external actors impacting the internal security of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Non-state ActorsTerrorism
The convergence of organized crime and terrorism presents a formidable challenge to the country's internal security. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Organised CrimeTerrorism
The increase in the incidence of factory accidents raises serious concerns. Explain how issues related to inspection have contributed to the problem and suggest some effective measures to handle the situation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEnvironmental Governance
2023-responsible artificial intelligence in the military domain) The recently conducted global Summit on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM, 2023) showcased the opportunities, challenges and risks associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence in military applications. In this context, critically analyse the impact of Artificial Intelligence in defence and military applications.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyInformation Technology and AI
Though Naxalism is showing a downward trend, it is not only thriving in its core areas of influence but also changing its form. Analysing the reason for its retreat, underline the factors behind its continuance. Also, discuss measures towards eliminating LWE from the country altogether.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Extremism
What are the opportunities and challenges in the Cyber Security framework in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Cyber Security
Jobless growth is an inherent feature of India's growth trajectory. What are the major reasons behind the high unemployment rate in India? Suggest remedial measures to improve the overall employment growth rate in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
India's attempts at strengthening its intelligence infrastructure and capabilities have historically been reactive and incremental, rather than holistic and sustainable. Discuss. Also, provide a concrete framework in transforming the country's intelligence capabilities.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Security Forces and AgenciesTerrorism