GS3 · Practice questions
Infrastructure
47 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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The Formation of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure brings more robustness to the Disaster Management approach in India. Comment and justify the need for a new strategy to tackle Disasters in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The recent rise in ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure and major corporations has highlighted the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures and policies. Discussing the key factors contributing to this trend, analyze the impact of these attacks on various sectors.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Cyber SecurityMedia and Social Networks
What do you understand by Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)? Discuss its applications and how it can revolutionize the energy program of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
EnergyInfrastructure
Electricity Amendment Bill, 2022 brings several advantages for consumers, DISCOMs as well as the environment. Elaborate. Also, list out its shortcomings and suggest some measures to overcome them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
EnergyInfrastructure
Jal Jeevan Mission has the potential to end the regional disparity in the availability and accessibility of drinking water. Highlighting the significance of the mission, discuss the underlying impediments in achieving the desired objectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
InfrastructureInclusive Growth
To what extent was the first National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) able to meet its objectives? What are the objectives of the new Asset Monetization Plan 2025–30 as announced in the recent 2025 Budget?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
InfrastructureInvestment Models
Examine the major challenges hindering the Indian textile industry from achieving its full potential in the global value chain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment
Air accidents are low-frequency but high-impact events. Examine the disaster management protocols in place for aviation-related emergencies in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Disaster ManagementInfrastructure
India's aspiration to be a developed nation by 2047 hinges on significant capital investment. In light of this, discuss the potential of capital investment in achieving this vision. What are the challenges India faces in this regard?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationMacroeconomic Indicators
Despite the advantages that are associated with the hybrid annuity model (HAM) in the road construction sector, the interest in it has moderated due to various reasons. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Investment ModelsInfrastructure
Recently, the government has asked all ports to prepare a master plan in order to become 'mega ports' by 2047. In light of this, discuss the challenges faced by ports and suggest remedial measures in order to propel India's blue economy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
InfrastructureTrade and Foreign Investment
"The resource curse of Eastern and Central India has been a crucial driver of LWE". Elaborate and suggest measures for sustainable and inclusive development of the region.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
ExtremismInclusive 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
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 factors that have aided India in making impressive strides in the renewable energy sector and establishing itself as a frontrunner in the global renewable energy transition.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
EnergyClimate Change
What strategies can be adopted to overcome the issues pertaining to freight transportation in the Indian Railways and increase its share in the domestic freight?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Infrastructure
(Year of Technology Absorption)' The Indian Army is observing the year 2024 as the 'Year of Technology Absorption'. In light of this, explain why there is a need for technology absorption in the defence sector of India. What challenges can India face in this initiative?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyEmerging Technologies
Treating border villages as first villages not just geographically but also in terms of facilities can be a key strategy for enhancing border security. Discuss. Also, highlight the measures being taken by the government in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Border ManagementInfrastructure
"Farming becomes remunerative if the produce reaches our plates in time". In this context, highlight the upstream and downstream issues faced by the agriculture marketing and transport sector in India. What initiatives can be undertaken to improve the overall efficiency of the sector?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
Keeping in view the challenges in creating integrated theatre commands, examine how the theatreisation of commands can lead to greater integration and rationalisation of manpower and resources among the three services.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in the modernization of railway infrastructure in India. Considering safety as one of the major challenges for railways, what measures can be taken to improve the overall safety parameters of Indian Railways?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
InfrastructureInvestment Models
Delays in infrastructure projects create massive cost overruns. Elaborate the major causes of delays and potential solutions for timely project execution.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
InfrastructureInvestment Models
India's food processing sector is moving towards greater formalization and efficiency. Critically assess how initiatives like the PLI scheme and Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises (PM-FME) contribute to this transformation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Discuss the significance of the National Technical Textiles Mission in enhancing India's global position in the technical textiles market. What are the key challenges faced by this sector in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationTrade and Foreign Investment