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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India's proposed mission to Venus poses multiple challenges. Discuss the scientific and technological difficulties associated with exploring Venus.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Space Technology
How the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help India in its socio-economic development? Identify the hurdles in its large-scale adoption and suggest corrective measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Information Technology and AIInclusive Growth
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
By highlighting the role of Violent Non-State Actors (VNSAs) in inflicting violence in Kashmir valley, discuss how "OPERATION SADBHAVNA" by armed forces can tackle the VNSA-OGW (Over Ground Workers) nexus by addressing the aspirations of local youth.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
ExtremismNon-state Actors
"Mangroves contribute significantly to the coastal economy and ecology, but they are threatened by numerous factors". Elaborate. Also, state the measures taken by the government for mangrove conservation and restoration.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
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
How do Air Defence systems work? What are the various air-defense systems that India currently possesses?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Indigenisation and Defence Technology
Landslides have become more of a human-induced phenomenon rather than a natural phenomenon. Highlighting the reasons for increasing incidences of landslides, suggest measures that can be undertaken to mitigate the disaster.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Globalization and emerging technology are interconnected in a resource-limited world. Elucidate with special reference to India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
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
Write an explanatory note on the causes and impacts of avalanches. Also, highlight the various strategies to mitigate its impact, with a special emphasis on NDMA guidelines.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The skewed emphasis on certain crops has distorted the cropping pattern in India, which has led to grave socio-economic and environmental consequences. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
What steps can we take to protect mangrove ecosystems, which are increasingly threatened by climate change? Also mention some initiatives at national and international level to support their conservation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Discuss its transformative potential for India's information infrastructure and evaluate its role in enhancing agricultural productivity.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Information Technology and AIAgri-technology
The recent episodes of coral bleaching are signs of an alarming situation. Explain the reasons behind the phenomenon of coral bleaching. What are the ways to tackle this problem?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) is a critical enabler of digital transformation for both businesses and citizens; however, it comes with its own set of challenges. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Information Technology and AIInclusive Growth
Coal sector in India has shown great improvements but it is still not free from all problems. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
EnergyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
What is the role of the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) and NATGRID in intelligence sharing? Assess their effectiveness in tackling real-time threats and propose measures to enhance both data security and inter-agency responsiveness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers
Security Forces and AgenciesCyber Security
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
How can a well-defined National Security Strategy (NSS) contribute to addressing contemporary security challenges? Discuss the significance of having a comprehensive National Security Strategy (NSS) for India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Security Forces and AgenciesNon-state Actors
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
'Radicalisation in Jammu and Kashmir is driven as much by socio-economic factors as by external influences.' Discuss how education and youth engagement can play a role in countering radicalisation in J&K. 10M.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
ExtremismNon-state Actors
Compare and contrast offshore and onshore wind energy in terms of their benefits, challenges, and environmental impacts.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
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