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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Despite the potential to check the triple whammy of nutritional deficiency, environmental degradation, and receding farm incomes, the adoption of Millets has been abysmally low. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
The adoption of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in India is expected to make e-commerce more inclusive and accessible for consumers. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Digitizing land records will go a long way in ensuring land reforms as well as lessening the burden on the Indian Judiciary. Elaborate. Also, state the measures taken in this context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Land ReformsInformation Technology and AI
Discuss the multiple issues associated with space debris. Also, state the initiatives taken in recent times to tackle this menace.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Space TechnologyDisaster Risk Reduction
Identify the impediments faced by India in boosting its defence exports. Also, discuss the steps taken by the government in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyTrade and Foreign Investment
India needs a smart border management system to balance legitimate cross border flows with national security interests. Discuss. Also, highlight the initiatives taken by the government in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Border ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies
It has been pointed out that competitive politics to fund mostly non-merit subsidies is pushing a few states in India to the brink of a deep fiscal crisis. In this context, discuss the need to rationalise the subsidy regime in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingSubsidies and MSP
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become an integral aspect of modern conflict and warfare, employed by both state and non-state actors. Discuss its implications for India's security architecture and state the measures being taken to address them. Also suggest other steps to tackle the threats emanating from UAVs.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologySecurity Forces and Agencies
Do you think the low Female Labor Force Participation Rate presents a correct picture about the 'working women' in India's economy? Give reasons in support of your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Fiscal policy can be a key tool to reduce income inequality as well as make the poorest and the downtrodden a part of the country's growth story. Discuss in the context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth
Despite increased and regular occurrences of landslides over the past decade in India, the dominant development paradigm has largely not been modified. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The recent "Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj (DMP-MoPR)" aims to develop disaster resilience at the grassroots level. In this context, discuss the rationale behind the formulation of the Plan and highlight its key components.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Investment in infrastructure is a precursor to social and economic transformation; however, the focus on economic gains must not marginalise the concerns for safety. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
InfrastructureDisaster Risk Reduction
“Preparedness is the first step towards disaster risk reduction”. In this context, assess the role of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in strengthening disaster preparedness and early warning systems in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
India's north-eastern region is fraught with contentious issues and security challenges. Examine the various security challenges currently prevailing in the region. Discuss the steps to counter these challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Border ManagementExtremism
India's growth story is marred by persistent challenges of inequality and the middle-income-trap. Discuss. Highlight the approaches India should follow to escape the middle-income trap and ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Inclusive GrowthMacroeconomic Indicators
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
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