GS3 · Practice questions
Planning and Resource Mobilisation
46 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plays an important role in the regulation of the share market and safeguarding the interests of investors. In the light of given statement, highlight the challenges faced by the SEBI and suggest reforms in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Banking and FinancePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
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
What are the primary causes of limited formal credit penetration among the rural and unbanked populations in India? Comment on the effectiveness of Small Finance Banks in addressing this gap and advancing inclusive financial growth.
250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
As NITI Aayog completes 10 years of its establishment, critically examine its role in the planning and development paradigm of governance in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationInclusive Growth
Analyse the factors that have contributed to India's inclusive economic growth in the past decade.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Inclusive GrowthMacroeconomic Indicators
India's economic growth story is often overshadowed by the persistent challenges of unemployment. Analyze the concept of structural unemployment and discuss its relevance in the context of India's current economic situation. Suggest policy measures to promote inclusive job growth.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Highlighting the factors contributing to high fiscal deficit in India, discuss the potential consequences of such deficit and suggest measures to ensure fiscal consolidation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMacroeconomic Indicators
Discuss the role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in fostering regional growth in India. How can MSMEs contribute to achieving industrial diversification and technological advancement?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInclusive Growth
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
Discuss the importance of livestock farming in a non-farm economy. What is the need for the recently proposed livestock census in promoting animal husbandry?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesFood Processing
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
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
Do you agree that the agriculture sector in India needs a separate budget for its transformation? Substantiate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
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
The Union Budget affects almost every sector of the Indian economy, yet neither the budgetary processes nor the budget policies come under substantial public scrutiny. Do you agree? Justify your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Robust economic growth requires a complementation between the public and private investment. Examine the statement with reference to falling private investments in the Indian economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Investment ModelsMacroeconomic Indicators
MSMEs are central to the success of the Make in India initiative, yet they face challenges in scaling up and integrating into formal supply chains. Discuss. Suggest structural reforms needed to make MSMEs more resilient and competitive.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
Even after a decade of Make in India, India’s manufacturing sector has remained a weak spot in its growth story. How can India fundamentally reset its manufacturing sector to utilise its potential in GDP growth and job creation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationEmployment
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
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
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
India's welfare scheme has undergone a shift from an input-based approach to outcome-based empowerment with the maxim of “no person left behind”. In light of the above statement, discuss how this change in the approach of the government has fostered inclusive growth.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Despite its potential, the corporate bond market in India remains underdeveloped. Examine the structural and regulatory challenges impeding its growth.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Banking and FinancePlanning and Resource Mobilisation
What are the key objectives of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 ? To what extent has it been successful in achieving them?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Banking and FinancePlanning and Resource Mobilisation