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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What factors have led to the recent acceleration in the trend towards de-dollarization of the global economy? Do you think the dollar will lose its dominance anytime soon?
150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsTrade and Foreign Investment
Do you think there is a need for a shift from 'land productivity' to 'irrigation water productivity' in India? Justify your answer. What are the challenges in making this shift? Explain.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
What are organized crimes? Discuss the linkages between organized crime and terrorism. How do such linkages pose internal security challenges to India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Organised CrimeTerrorism
What is India's stand on the New Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies under WTO? How is the Fisheries sector significant for India? Enumerate the steps taken by the Government to develop this sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Animal Rearing and FisheriesTrade and Foreign Investment
What are the opportunities and challenges of the food processing industry in India? Why has the overall private investment remained low in the industry despite immense potential? Suggest measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
In spite of being preventable, stampedes due to improper crowd control mechanisms continue to claim lives in India. Discuss the underlying causes of such disasters. What institutional and technological measures can be taken for efficient crowd management?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
What are the responsibilities of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)? How effective has the RBI's monetary policy initiatives been to broaden economic recovery whilst maintaining a sustainable inflation rate?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Monetary PolicyMacroeconomic Indicators
In recent years, Indian agriculture has been witnessing a transformation towards better productivity and improved farmer incomes. What institutional and structural reforms have been undertaken by the Government to make agriculture more rewarding and sustainable?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationCrops and Cropping Patterns
What are Primary Agricultural Credit Societies? Can the cooperative push alone help in achieving the twin targets of boosting rural economy and mainstreaming small and marginal farmers?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Farm Credit and InsuranceInclusive Growth
Discuss several ways in which biotechnology can help in ensuring food security in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
BiotechnologyFood Security and PDS
Social protection schemes are an integral aspect of a welfare economy; however, the principles of fiscal prudence cannot be ignored. Discuss, with special reference to old pension Scheme (OPS).
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth
The Border Security Force (BSF) has evolved significantly in its jurisdiction as well as its strategic importance in border management and the internal security framework. Explain the role and mandate of BSF. What are the issues BSF faces while operating in the border States?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Analyze the systemic and institutional constraints that continue to hinder land reform efforts in India and propose pragmatic solutions to ensure equitable distribution of land.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Land Reforms
How far do you think the recent proposals to reform India's tax structure will help in improving India's tax buoyancy and base?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
TaxationFiscal Policy and Budgeting
How is Chandrayaan-3 different from its predecessor, Chandrayaan-2? To what extent can India's presence in Artemis Accords help in furthering the exploration of lunar surface?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Some regions in India, including Delhi, are highly vulnerable to the impact of earthquakes originating in the Himalayas. Discuss. What institutional measures have been taken to mitigate earthquake losses in India? Do you think there are significant gaps that still exist?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Indian startups, despite showing great potential, have not scaled up on innovation. Discuss. Suggest measures for Indian startups to go up the value chain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationMacroeconomic Indicators
Public awareness is primary in inculcating environmental consciousness. How does the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) promote environmental awareness?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Environmental GovernancePollution
The government has been weighing a transition from minimum wage to living wage in recent times. What are the benefits and constraints in the adoption of living wage in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Explain the significance of the Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) in achieving the goals of India's Nuclear energy program.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
EnergyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
“The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) aims to achieve ‘more crop per drop’, yet irrigation efficiency in India remains suboptimal.” Critically analyse. What reforms are needed to strengthen its implementation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
What are the unique features and capabilities of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, and how has it contributed to India's defence capabilities and strategic position in the region?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Indigenisation and Defence Technology
Urban areas are more vulnerable to disasters due to unplanned growth and infrastructure collapses. Discuss. What strategies do you recommend to enhance urban resilience to such disasters?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
What are the different dimensions of food security? Examine India's status in terms of ensuring food security with regard to these dimensions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Food Security and PDSInclusive Growth