GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
228 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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
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
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
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
India's precarious location between two large opium production hotspots gravely affects its internal security. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Organised CrimeTerrorism
Despite a vast coast line and a number of waterways, why has India not been able to achieve its potential in bringing a significant modal shift from rail and road to waterways?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
Infrastructure
Do you agree that diversification and innovation in agriculture and allied activities are important aspects of achieving the stated target of doubling farmer's income in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Crops and Cropping PatternsInclusive Growth
India's food management system is marred with lack of pro-active liquidation policy with respect to buffer stocks resulting in problem with the food security ecosystem. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
India has made rapid strides in the domain of digital payments through mobile and internet banking. Examine the factors responsible for strengthening of digital payment ecosystem in India. Also, briefly discuss the steps taken by the Government in this direction.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Banking and FinanceInformation Technology and AI
What is meant by 'Hybrid warfare' and 'grey zone conflict'? Discuss India's preparedness to deal with these emerging challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Cyber SecurityNon-state Actors
India's approach to deal with water issues in the overall political and security context needs a holistic strategy. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Irrigation and WaterEnvironmental Governance
In a digitally driven world, self-reliance in semi-conductor industry is a non-negotiable requirement. In this context, assess the opportunities and challenges associated with semi-conductor industry for India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Information Technology and AIIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Mega Food Parks (MFPs) were considered to be a gamechanger for the food processing sector in India, but their progress remains stunted. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
Food ProcessingInfrastructure
What do you understand by gig economy? Bring out its current status in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
A number of initiatives in recent years have focussed on the MSME sector. Why is there a need to focus on this sector? Also, identify the measures taken by the government and further scope of action.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
Identifying the need for a climate resilient agriculture in India, discuss how it can be achieved.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
Climate ChangeCrops and Cropping Patterns
Skilling the Indian population faces a 3E challenge - Education, Employment and Employability. Discuss. Also suggest interventions required to effectively manage this challenge.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
What is the difference between inflation and stagflation? Discuss the significance of inflation targeting for the growth of Indian economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Macroeconomic IndicatorsMonetary Policy
Money laundering is an issue in developing as well as developed nations. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Money Laundering
Give a brief account of various security forces deployed to protect India's terrestrial and maritime borders. Examine various challenges faced by these security forces and suggest the measures to effectively address them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Promotion of Methanol Economy is the best pathway to realize the development imperatives of India while maintaining environmental sustainability'. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
EnergyInfrastructure