GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
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Growth of e-commerce has huge potential in revolutionizing the agriculture products supply chains. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Agricultural MarketingAgri-technology
Forest fires are yet another symptom of climate change. Analyze the various causes for wildfire in forests. Give two examples of recent wildfires. Mention the policies and frameworks aimed at tackling wildfire in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
India's welfare scheme has undergone a shift from an input-based approach to outcome-based empowerment with the maxim of “no person left behind”. In light of the above statement, discuss how this change in the approach of the government has fostered inclusive growth.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
What are the salient features of Mission Mausam launched by the Government of India? Why is such a mission needed? What are the likely challenges in its effective implementation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeDisaster Risk Reduction
"The agricultural subsidy regime in the country needs reforms to address the distortions it causes." Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Subsidies and MSPCrops and Cropping Patterns
Global Pandemic Agreement (2025) recognizes the 'One Health' approach as critical to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. Highlight the key features of the agreement, and elaborate on how the One Health approach can help in preventing future pandemics. What steps are needed to integrate this approach into India's environmental and health governance?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Environmental GovernanceBiotechnology
Treating border villages as first villages not just geographically but also in terms of facilities can be a key strategy for enhancing border security. Discuss. Also, highlight the measures being taken by the government in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Border ManagementInfrastructure
The growing influx of tourists in Himalayan states has breached their ecological carrying capacity, leading to significant man-made disasters. What measures can be implemented to prevent such disasters while promoting sustainable tourism? Discuss with relevant examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Disaster ManagementBiodiversity and Conservation
'Operation Sindoor' signals a strategic evolution in India's approach to cross-border terrorism. Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
TerrorismNon-state Actors
Energy storage technology is one of the major components of renewable energy integration and decarbonization of world energy systems. Briefly discuss any three such technologies, citing their key merits and demerits.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
EnergyInfrastructure
Examine how space-based solutions are addressing developmental challenges in rural India. What steps can further enhance their outreach and effectiveness?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Space TechnologyAgri-technology
The Public Accounts Committee has recently flagged concerns about the rising menace of plastic pollution. In this context, highlight the recent initiatives taken by the Government to curb plastic pollution.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Explain the concept of the "Missing Middle" in India's industrial ecosystem. How does it affect economic growth and employment generation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
Despite its potential, the corporate bond market in India remains underdeveloped. Examine the structural and regulatory challenges impeding its growth.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Banking and FinancePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
In light of evolving national security threats, how do the New Criminal Laws address modern threats like cybercrime and organized crime? Outline the challenges perceived in its effective implementation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Cyber SecurityOrganised Crime
"Farming becomes remunerative if the produce reaches our plates in time". In this context, highlight the upstream and downstream issues faced by the agriculture marketing and transport sector in India. What initiatives can be undertaken to improve the overall efficiency of the sector?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
One Health approach is key to preventing future pandemics and preserving ecosystems. Analyze how the Biodiversity and Health Global Action Plan adopted at COP 16 aligns with this vision.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
'The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Glacier Preservation.' Bring out the ecological and socio-economic significance of glaciers. What are the key challenges in preserving them? What measures have been taken at national and international levels towards preservation of glaciers?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Keeping in view the challenges in creating integrated theatre commands, examine how the theatreisation of commands can lead to greater integration and rationalisation of manpower and resources among the three services.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
While India has laws covering almost all types of intellectual property rights, numerous enforcement, regulatory and administrative challenges hamper the commercialisation of IPRs in India. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Intellectual Property
What are the key objectives of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 ? To what extent has it been successful in achieving them?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Banking and FinancePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
'The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges for India's labour market.' Examine. Also suggest strategies to align AI adoption with inclusive and resilient labour market outcomes.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
EmploymentInformation Technology and AI
Considering the importance of livestock in Indian agriculture, analyze how investment in animal husbandry can help in incentivizing Indian agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesInclusive Growth
Plastic pollution is emerging as a serious environmental threat in India. Discuss the various mitigation measures to address this problem and also the government's initiatives in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance