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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Discuss the key components of the recently launched Digital Agriculture Mission. How will this mission help in improving farmers' welfare?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
Cyber-enabled financial crime has emerged as the new frontier of global money laundering. Discuss. How can the government address this issue?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering
What is Global Methane Pledge? Do you think the Global Methane Pledge is a positive step toward mitigating methane emissions? Explain India's stance on this issue.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
How is the rapid growth of the food processing industry leading to food safety challenges in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Food ProcessingFood Security and PDS
Wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, yet they face several anthropogenic and climate-related threats. Discuss. What steps have been undertaken by the Government of India to conserve and promote wetlands?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
Keeping in view the recent amendment, examine the efficacy of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, in tackling the menace of money laundering in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Money Laundering
In an era of interconnected challenges, the emerging global polycrisis poses significant implications for India's macroeconomic stability. Examine and suggest measures to make the Indian economy more resilient to global shocks and challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Introduce the concept of precision medicine. Comment on the role of precision medicine in the treatment of rare and specific diseases.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
How are agri-tech startups in India helping farmers in enhancing farm productivity and market access?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
How does agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides contribute to environmental pollution? What measures can be taken to mitigate the impact of agricultural runoff?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Alarming rising trend in cyber attacks endangers national security. Explain with examples. Elaborate the need for establishing a dedicated cyber security force to deal with the issue.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies
"The Agnipath scheme is a bitter pill needed for the resilience and efficacy of our armed forces." Critically Analyze the statement with relevant arguments.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesEmployment
Discuss the potential of RNA editing in treating genetic disorders. What are its advantages over DNA editing?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Give an account of the evolution of India's 3-Stage Nuclear Power Programme. What are the advantages and strategic imperatives of realising the thorium-based third stage?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
EnergyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Plastic waste has become near ubiquitous, threatening ecological stability. Explain. Also, discuss various measures taken by the government to contain further environmental degradation by plastic wastes.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
How do superconductors fuel innovation in diverse fields of science and technology? Illustrate with examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Emerging Technologies
Despite decline in terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and proxy militant groups continue to pose a serious threat to India's internal security. What strategies can be adopted to neutralize these threats?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Non-state ActorsTerrorism
What are the major drivers of glacial retreat in the Arctic? Describe the potential impact of the retreat of Arctic glaciers on the ecosystem.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rapidly escalating crisis that poses a grave threat to public health worldwide. What are the major contributing factors to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance, and what steps can be taken to address this global health threat?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
BiotechnologyPollution
While climate change is responsible for crop failures, the agricultural sector itself is partly responsible for extreme weather events. Discuss. What strategy has been adopted under National Agriculture Disaster Management Plan to strengthen the resilience of the farming community in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Disaster ManagementClimate Change
'Water use efficiency is the keystone in the sustainable development of the Indian agriculture sector.' Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Micro-irrigation systems can revolutionize Indian agriculture, but adoption remains limited. In this context, discuss how micro-irrigation can help in sustainable water management. What are the barriers to its widespread adoption? Suggest measures to overcome them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Do you agree that the agriculture sector in India needs a separate budget for its transformation? Substantiate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
A link between unorganized farming community and formal industrial sector, Food Processing Industries (FPI) can play a key role in advancing the rural economy. Evaluate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Food ProcessingInclusive Growth