GS3 · Practice questions
Planning and Resource Mobilisation
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What do you mean by off-budget borrowings? Discuss the various issues associated with them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Despite phenomenal growth in recent years, India's startup ecosystem lags in innovation across strategic sectors. Identify the factors responsible for this inadequate focus on deep-tech and suggest strategies to bridge this gap.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Delays in infrastructure projects create massive cost overruns. Elaborate the major causes of delays and potential solutions for timely project execution.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
InfrastructureInvestment Models
While startups in India have achieved notable success in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the economy, there are certain structural issues challenging the sustainability of startups in India. Elucidate upon these challenges faced by startups and recommend practical solutions to the problems.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Household savings form a crucial pillar of domestic capital formation. In light of their recent decline, elucidate the underlying causes and propose strategies to strengthen savings behavior in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
“Women play a crucial role in Indian agriculture, yet continue to face systemic exclusion.” Discuss with reference to land ownership, access to credit, and agri-extension services. What initiatives has the government taken in this regard?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
What is a 'Census'? Discuss the importance of Census for the economy and policy making.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsInclusive Growth
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
Discuss various measures taken by the Government to strengthen the Cooperative movement and ensure "Sahakar Se Samriddhi".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationInclusive Growth
India's aspiration to be a developed nation by 2047 hinges on massive investments in infrastructure. In light of this, discuss the challenges India faces in developing infrastructure and various initiatives taken by the government to address these challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
InfrastructurePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
The Union Budget 2025 has widened the definition of MSMEs and increased credit guarantee limits. Discuss how these reforms can address funding and growth challenges for MSMEs.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationBanking and Finance
This consists of multiple parts regarding economic and agricultural policies in India, including challenges faced by the Indian economy concerning youth and the aging workforce, fiscal policy measures in the 2024-25 Budget, land reform tenancy laws, the success and limitations of eNAM, MSP and its role in income security, and the applications and challenges of nanotechnology.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Discuss the potential of impact investments in improving the social sector outcomes in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Demand-driven and future-ready skill development is essential to leverage the demographic dividend. Discuss the statement in the context of the skill development initiatives announced in the Budget 2024-25.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
How has inadequate progress on factor market reforms impacted India's double-digit growth aspirations? What measures has the government taken in this regard?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationMacroeconomic Indicators
UBI aims to empower India's diverse population by providing unconditional financial support, allowing individuals to fulfill their needs according to their unique circumstances and aspirations. In this context, assess the impact of replacing welfare schemes with a universal basic income.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
What do you understand by 'Reverse Brain Drain'? Identify the key drivers of the rising trend of this phenomenon in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationEmployment
Discuss the impact of disinvestment programmes on improving the efficiency of the Indian economy with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
What is deficit financing? Explain its significance in the context of public finance in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationFiscal Policy and Budgeting
Demographic Dividend do not ensure growth, it only generates potential. Discuss the steps made by the government to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the demographic bulge.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Evaluate the merits and demerits of maintaining rigid Priority Sector Lending (PSL) quotas versus adopting market-driven credit allocation mechanisms to achieve inclusive growth.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) not only enhances logistics efficiency but also represents a pivotal milestone in the country's infrastructure development and economic growth. In this context, describe the significance of the Dedicated Freight Corridor.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
InfrastructurePlanning and Resource Mobilisation