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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The foundation of Anusandhan National Research Foundation promised an overhaul in the field of research, innovation and entrepreneurship in Indian universities; however, the real picture looks gloomy. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Information Technology and AIIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Does Shailesh Nayak Committee Report on Coastal Regulation Zone promote sustainable development of coastal areas. Discuss the CRZ 2018 in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Environmental GovernanceBiodiversity and Conservation
Examine the role of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in the development of ports in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
InfrastructureInvestment Models
How do Air Defence systems work? What are the various air-defence systems that India currently possesses?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Indigenisation and Defence Technology
What is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)? Examine how DPI can accelerate India's development and evaluate the initiatives taken to build a digital stack for the agriculture sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Information Technology and AIAgri-technology
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
Agriculture subsidy regime in its present form fuels economic inefficiency and creates ecological imbalance. In this perspective, examine various issues related to farm subsidies. Also, recommend measures to rationalise the same.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Subsidies and MSP
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
What do you understand by nanotechnology? In what ways can nano-technology aid in socio-economic growth of the country?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Emerging TechnologiesInclusive Growth
Operation Sindoor highlighted the decisive role of technology in modern warfare. In this context, examine the technological advancements that contributed to its operational success.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyEmerging Technologies
How can food processing units based on regional agricultural specializations facilitate grassroots-level transformation? Discuss with suitable examples from different regions of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers
Food ProcessingInclusive Growth
How far do you agree that a robust domestic demand is the most important driver of India's economic growth? What are other factors that influence the growth trajectory of the country?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsInclusive Growth
How does NISAR mission exemplify international cooperation in space exploration and scientific research? In what ways will it help in climate change monitoring and natural hazard management?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Space TechnologyClimate Change
Macroeconomic stability is not solely dependent on the quantity of foreign exchange reserves, but also on the strategy and sources on which they are built. Discuss in an Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is oil pollution particularly harmful for a country like India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
Urban fires are becoming difficult to control due to growing temperatures, failing infrastructure, and poor planning. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major fires in the last two decades in India. Describe the policies and frameworks in India that aim at tackling such fires.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
India's advancement in medical science is reflected in India's success in using CAR-T cell therapy to treat the first cancer patient. Discuss the working and effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy in treating cancer and related diseases.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a transfer of surplus to the Union Government for the financial year 2024-25. What does 'surplus' mean in this context? How does the RBI generate it, and what is its significance for the country's fiscal policy?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingBanking and Finance
Private participation in propelling India's space journey is widely acknowledged but is yet to be fully tapped. In light of the statement, analyse the hurdles faced by the private sector and also recommend measures to unlock greater private participation in the space economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Space Technology
Examine the factors that heightens the vulnerability of Indian cities, to urban floods. In light of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines on urban floods, discuss suitable mitigation and management strategy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
'Integrated development and management of fisheries' would not only ensure food and nutritional security but also would help transform the rural socio-economic landscape.' Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2021
Animal Rearing and FisheriesFood Security and PDS
Examine the challenges of extending digital payment services to underserved populations and propose strategies to enhance financial inclusion through digitization.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
The discovery of Indian Laurel Trees in Andhra Pradesh has sparked the interest of scientists in the capacity of trees to store and release water. In this context, explain the science behind the process of water transportation and storage in trees.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Biodiversity and Conservation