GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
228 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Despite its importance, agricultural marketing faces various institutional and infrastructural related issues in India. Elaborate. Also, enlist the measures that have been taken in this context.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Agricultural MarketingInfrastructure
Discuss the potential of "Integrated Law Enforcement Centres" and "Smart Walls" on India's border areas to address the prevailing security challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Border ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies
Discuss in brief India's coastal security architecture and its evolution. Also, discuss the role played by the Indian coast guard in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Maritime SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies
Assess India's vulnerability to flash floods and suggest measures for better resilience to flash floods. In this context, also briefly highlight the significance of recently launched Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS) operated by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The move to establish a National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development, to reverse the drag on India's growth potential will have its own set of challenges. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
InfrastructureBanking and Finance
Financial inclusion is not only a goal in itself, but also a means to an end as an enabler and accelerator of economic growth. In this context, highlight the role of fintech in deepening the financial inclusion in India with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
In light of the prominent instances of drone attacks by both state and non state actors, assess the challenges and capabilities of India in dealing with such security threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Security Forces and AgenciesCyber Security
Highlighting the issues related to the current fertilizer subsidy regime in India, discuss the need for reforms in this context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Subsidies and MSPFiscal Policy and Budgeting
In the context of India's improving performance in Global Cyber Security Index of International Telecommunication Union (ITU), discuss the recent measures taken by India to strengthen the cyber security preparedness.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Cyber Security
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
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
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
A well-designed land pooling system can solve the land availability issues in urban India and enhance ease of living and quality of life in overcrowded India metropolitan areas. Critically Analyze.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Land ReformsInfrastructure
Marine litter is not just an environmental issue but poses a socio-economic challenge as well. Discuss. Also, enumerate the initiatives taken by the global community to reduce marine litter.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
Low Earth Orbit is becoming increasingly crowded as countries race to launch satellites into space. Highlighting the associated issues, discuss international efforts taken in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Space Technology
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a progressive step towards formalization of Indian economy; however, it has simultaneously dented the dynamics of fiscal federalism. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
TaxationFiscal Policy and Budgeting
Hydrogen based energy production can play a key role in a clean, secure and affordable energy future. In this context, identify the potential and opportunities for utilising hydrogen based technologies. What are the challenges that need to be addressed to fullfill the potential?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
EnergyInfrastructure
What the causes of high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and ozone pollution in India. How effective are the various steps taken by the government to mitigate particulate matter and ozone pollution?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Farm loan waivers are neither adequate nor recommended for promoting sustained agricultural growth. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Farm Credit and InsuranceInclusive Growth
Despite the huge promise of satellite-based internet connectivity, it hasn't gained traction on a significant commercial scale, especially in India. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Space TechnologyInformation Technology and AI
Enumerating the existing measures to counter bio-terrorism in India, highlight the need for a bio-terrorism law.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
TerrorismNon-state Actors
New Labor Codes for new India is not just a need, but a necessity. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
EmploymentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Give an account of the challenges associated with rapidly increasing biomedical waste in India. Also, state the key features of the Bio-medical Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2018.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
What do you understand by impact based forecasting in disaster management? How can such forecasting strengthen the disaster management preparedness?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction