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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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
International trade is centred on the dominant currency paradigm (DCM). Critically Analyze the importance of Hard currency in International trade and Discuss the potential of rupee acceptance in global trade as an alternative to dollar imperialism.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
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 are run of the river hydroelectric projects? How far can run of the river hydroelectric projects balance ecological conservation with socio-economic development?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
EnergyBiodiversity and Conservation
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
Trace the evolution of the Loss and Damage fund, What are the major development related to loss and damage funds in COP 27?, What are the commitments made by India in this conference?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
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
How can the resilience of Indian coastal communities be strengthened to tackle the growing natural hazards resulting from climate change?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Recent studies indicate that the 2014-2024 decade is the warmest decade and 2024 is the warmest year on record. In the light of rapid global warming, what are the impacts of climate change on biodiversity? Discuss the measures needed to ensure ecological resilience and conservation of species diversity.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
A multi-sectoral and multi-tiered process, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is beset with a plethora of constraints. Identifying these constrains, recommend measures for building a robust DRR strategy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Compare and contrast satellite communication with fiber optic communication in terms of working principles, accessibility, scalability, and limitations.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
Liberalized Indian economy expanded rapidly at the cost of social equity. Elaborate. Also, suggest measures for promoting inclusive economic growth.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Inclusive GrowthIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
What do you understand by Disruptive innovations? What are some examples of disruptive innovation in recent times, and how have they changed the way industries operate?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Information Technology and AIEmerging Technologies
What are the issues faced in the development of trade and industries in the North-Eastern Region (NER) of India? Comment on the measures that have been taken to tackle these issues.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Discuss the security threats present in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which have a direct bearing on India's maritime border interests. Suggest a robust strategy to deal with these threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Maritime SecurityBorder Management
India has been able to transform itself from a milk deficit country to the world's biggest milk producer, but the productivity of dairy animals in the country remains a concern. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesInclusive Growth