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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Skilling the Indian population faces a 3E challenge - Education, Employment and Employability. Discuss. Also suggest interventions required to effectively manage this challenge.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Why does India need to transition from a 'build to print' to a 'build to design' model in manufacturing? What steps has been taken by the government in this regard?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
“Internal security challenges in India are increasingly shaped by external and transnational dynamics.” Examine the statement with relevant examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Non-state ActorsTerrorism
How can biomanufacturing transform today's consumptive manufacturing paradigm to the one based on regenerative principles? Also discuss how BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) aims to foster biomanufacturing in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
BiotechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Discuss the implications of the rising trend of protectionism and tariff wars in global trade for India's macroeconomic stability.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
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
The rainfed nature of India's agriculture makes it more susceptible to climate change. Highlight the importance of quality irrigation in the climate-adaptability of agriculture. What measures can be undertaken to improve the overall efficiency of the available irrigation practices in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Irrigation and WaterClimate Change
Explain the significance of the recent changes made to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) with respect to labour market data estimation in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
EmploymentMacroeconomic Indicators
Outlining the key characteristics of the care economy, discuss how India can better integrate the value of unpaid and underpaid care work into its economic framework.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
While oceans are considered among mankind's best allies in the fight against climate change, they are themselves heavily impacted by the same. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
"Disasters cannot be managed by a single agency, department, or ministry on its own. It requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach." Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Recently, scientists announced net energy gain in nuclear fusion reaction, which is considered as a major scientific breakthrough for the future of clean energy. What are the advantages of nuclear fusion based power generation? What are the limitations in using it to generate electricity at a commercial scale?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
EnergyEmerging Technologies
'The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regime in India remains weak and is often reduced to a procedural formality.' In light of this statement, examine the key challenges in EIA implementation and suggest reforms.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Environmental GovernancePollution
What is floriculture? How is it helpful in enhancing farm income and boosting agri-exports?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
Explain the structural and operational limitations of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. How far does the 2025 Amendment address these deficiencies through a shift towards anticipatory and technology-driven disaster governance?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Ethnic conflicts and cross-border migration along India-Myanmar and India-Bangladesh borders impact India's internal security. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Border ManagementOrganised Crime
What are the objectives of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme? Analyze its role in the growth of indigenous semiconductor industry.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Give a brief overview of the 'Digital Agriculture Mission'. How can it benefit the agriculture sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
What is the difference between inflation and stagflation? Discuss the significance of inflation targeting for the growth of Indian economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Macroeconomic IndicatorsMonetary Policy
India's food processing sector is moving towards greater formalization and efficiency. Critically assess how initiatives like the PLI scheme and Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises (PM-FME) contribute to this transformation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Money laundering is an issue in developing as well as developed nations. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Money Laundering
Discuss how emerging technologies and globalization contribute to terror financing. Elaborate measures to tackle the menace of terror financing both at national and international levels.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Money LaunderingCyber Security
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
The frequency and intensity of heatwaves, particularly in urban centres, have increased in recent years. Describe the various causes and effects of heatwaves. What policies and frameworks have been adopted in India towards extreme heat risk management?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction