GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
487 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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
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
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
Forest fires in India are increasing in frequency and intensity, posing severe ecological and economic challenges. Describe the various causes of forest fires. What measures are followed to prevent and manage forest fires in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Biodiversity and ConservationDisaster Management
To fully exploit its demographic dividend and accelerate economic growth, India needs to adopt a manufacturing-led growth model. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
Livestocks play a key role in improving the socio-economic conditions of the rural masses. In this light, discuss the potential opportunities for the livestock farmers in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesInclusive Growth
Despite significant pressure from the developed countries to alter its food subsidy regime, there is merit in India trying to retain its policy support for the poor in the country. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Global health experts widely believe that the development of CAR-T cell therapy can be a game changer in the treatment of cancer. How can CAR-T cell therapy overcome the limitations of CRISPR-Cas9 technology?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Explain the scientific principles behind cloud seeding. Highlighting its role in alleviating air pollution and global warming, discuss its potential limitations.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionAgri-technology
Under the Public Distribution System of India, the Fair Price Shop (FPS) transformation is an evolving process. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Food Security and PDS
Disinformation has become a serious threat to internal security.' In the light of the statement, mention the role of the State in prevention of fake news.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Media and Social NetworksCyber Security
Several initiatives have been taken by the government towards addressing India's water needs, but the issues of water availability and water quality still warrant prioritised intervention. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgricultural Marketing
What is the Axiom-4 mission? How will India's participation in the Axiom-4 mission help in bolstering India's human space programme?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Modern technologies such as blockchain and ChatGPT are powerful tools with immense potential to transform agriculture into a more efficient and sustainable sector. Discuss in the context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agri-technologyInformation Technology and AI
Discuss the role of digitization of land records in the effective implementation of land reforms in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Land Reforms