GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
504 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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 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
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
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
Do you agree that granting a legal guarantee to Minimum Support Price (MSP) may create a fiscally unsustainable and economically inefficient agricultural system? Suggest viable alternatives to ensure fair farmer remuneration without distorting the market.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Discuss how integrated border infrastructure and management practices can balance security imperatives with the socio-economic development of frontier communities.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Border ManagementInclusive Growth
'Employment opportunities in India are experiencing a rapid transformation.' In the light of the statement, discuss the preparedness of the Indian labor force to adapt to this transformation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
In light of recent Budget 2025 allocations and the push for green infrastructure, analyze how Viability Gap Funding can be leveraged to promote renewable energy projects.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Investment ModelsEnergy
The challenge of a high trade deficit haunts India. Analyze its impact on the Indian economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Trade and Foreign InvestmentMacroeconomic Indicators
While developmental initiatives have a significant role to play, they alone cannot root out terrorism/militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
ExtremismNon-state Actors
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
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
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
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 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
Despite various efforts, a lasting solution to the insurgency in the north-eastern region of India remains elusive. Analyse the reasons behind the continuation of insurgency in the region. Also, suggest effective measures to tackle it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
ExtremismBorder Management
What do you understand by Artificial Neural Networks? List out its applications across various fields.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Information Technology and AI
India has tremendous potential in becoming a large global exporter in agricultural commodities. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
Discuss the significance of soil health in the context of sustainable agricultural practices.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgri-technology
Discuss the significance of the National Technical Textiles Mission in enhancing India's global position in the technical textiles market. What are the key challenges faced by this sector in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India. What are the policy measures taken by the government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Food Processing
What are Trans-fats? Discuss the health concerns associated with them and what steps are being taken to limit their consumption?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Pollution