GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
41 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Why does India's agricultural export performance remain weak despite high production levels? What measures would you suggest to improve agri-export competitiveness?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
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
"The agricultural subsidy regime in the country needs reforms to address the distortions it causes." Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Subsidies and MSPCrops and Cropping Patterns
'The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Glacier Preservation.' Bring out the ecological and socio-economic significance of glaciers. What are the key challenges in preserving them? What measures have been taken at national and international levels towards preservation of glaciers?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
'The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges for India's labour market.' Examine. Also suggest strategies to align AI adoption with inclusive and resilient labour market outcomes.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
EmploymentInformation Technology and AI
Plastic pollution is emerging as a serious environmental threat in India. Discuss the various mitigation measures to address this problem and also the government's initiatives in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Amid evolving threats, there is a need to blend private sector capabilities with India's current internal security architecture. In this context, elaborate on the ways in which the private sector can contribute to strengthening internal security.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Security Forces and AgenciesCyber Security
The future of digital innovation depends on self-reliant, domain-specific AI capabilities. In this context, bring out the key considerations in developing Indigenous AI models and tools. Suggest measures to build an enabling ecosystem for AI innovation in India. What initiatives have been taken by the government in this regard?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Information Technology and AIIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Explain the concept of a nutrition-sensitive food system and suggest strategies to achieve it in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Food Security and PDSInclusive Growth
Why retrofitting Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs) in Indian thermal power plants is a more viable and effective option compared to the installation of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
PollutionEnergy
The Union Budget 2025-26 outlines a shift towards the 'debt-to-GDP ratio' as the fiscal anchor starting from FY 2026-27. Discuss the rationale behind this shift.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMacroeconomic Indicators
Why does India need to transition from a 'build to print' to a 'build to design' model in manufacturing? What steps has been taken by the government in this regard?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
How can biomanufacturing transform today's consumptive manufacturing paradigm to the one based on regenerative principles? Also discuss how BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) aims to foster biomanufacturing in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
BiotechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
Outlining the key characteristics of the care economy, discuss how India can better integrate the value of unpaid and underpaid care work into its economic framework.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
'The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regime in India remains weak and is often reduced to a procedural formality.' In light of this statement, examine the key challenges in EIA implementation and suggest reforms.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Environmental GovernancePollution
Give a brief overview of the 'Digital Agriculture Mission'. How can it benefit the agriculture sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
What are the determinants of insurgency in the north-eastern region of India? What strategy should the Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
ExtremismBorder Management
Marine oil spills are a form of environmental disaster, with far-reaching consequences for biodiversity and coastal livelihoods; however, India's preparedness to prevent such incidents and mitigate their impact has significant gaps. Analyze.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Disaster ManagementBiodiversity and Conservation
'Radicalisation in Jammu and Kashmir is driven as much by socio-economic factors as by external influences.' Discuss how education and youth engagement can play a role in countering radicalisation in J&K. 10M.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
ExtremismNon-state Actors
Critically analyse the suitability of direct benefits transfer as an alternative to the existing Public Distribution System.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Briefly examine the rationale behind the formation of International Solar Alliance (ISA). How can ISA help bring down the cost of solar energy?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
EnergyTrade and Foreign Investment
India today has the twin challenges of economic growth (to meet the development aspirations of a large population, and cutting emissions). Elaborate. How can India balance her commitments to economic growth and environmental preservation?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Climate ChangeInclusive Growth
"India's rate of employment has declined and job creation has not kept up with the growing working-age population." What ails job creations in India? What are the government interventions for the same? Suggest measures needed to leverage the growing working age population in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
EmploymentMacroeconomic Indicators
ISRO is a stellar example of what Indian organisations can achieve. Discuss the reasons why other scientific organisations have not been able to achieve the same zenith in their respective fields. What measures can be undertaken to achieve the same?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyPlanning and Resource Mobilisation