AIR 44 · CSE 2023 · GS3 · 53 pages

Akanchha Singh: GS3 answer copy

17 answers by Akanchha Singh, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1Foreign trade is an important milestone on the path of becoming a 5 trillion USD economy. In this context, analyse the potential of the recently released Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 in revamping India's participation in global trade.10 marks
  2. Q3What do you understand from Agristack? To what extent can it become a panacea for the problems plaguing the farm sector.10 marks
  3. Q4The objective of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to provide a long term and equitable solution to the dilemma between free trade and food security has remained unfulfilled. Comment.10 marks
  4. Q6What are the impediments in management of E-waste in the country? In what ways can the trinity of citizens, businesses, and the government tackle this menace?10 marks
  5. Q7How does nuclear fusion differ from nuclear fission? Assess the relevance of nuclear energy in resolving the global energy security dilemma?10 marks
  6. Q8What are run of the river hydroelectric projects? How far can run of the river hydroelectric projects balance ecological conservation with socio-economic development?10 marks
  7. Q9A robust border infrastructure is the surest way to counter multifarious threats emanating from inimical actors. Discuss, in light of Vibrant Village Programme.10 marks
  8. Q10How far can a clearly articulated National Security Strategy help in tackling challenges to national security?10 marks
  9. Q11What are the factors that influence the inflation trends in the country? Highlighting the impacts, discuss the institutional measures in place to check inflation.15 marks
  10. Q12Though a cornerstone of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is not without its own challenges. Comment.15 marks
  11. Q13How is internationalisation of rupee different from De-Dollarisation? Highlighting the benefits of internationalisation of rupee, discuss the challenges associated with the same.15 marks
  12. Q14What are Primary Agricultural Credit Societies? Can the cooperative push alone help in achieving the twin targets of boosting rural economy and mainstreaming small and marginal farmers? (15 marks, 250 words) Q.14) How is Chandrayaan-3 different from its predecessor, Chandrayaan-2? To what extent can India's presence in Artemis Accords help in furthering the exploration of lunar surface?15 marks
  13. Q15Farm policies in the country have inadvertently led to undesirable consequences. Do you agree? Giving emphasis on PM PRANAM, discuss ways to enhance soil health and farm productivity.15 marks
  14. Q16What do you understand by heat waves? Highlight the reasons and impact of the rising frequency of heat waves across India. Also, recommend some measures to mitigate its impact.15 marks
  15. Q18Research and Development is the key to unlock the potential of 'knowledge economy.' In this perspective, analyse the role of the National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in democratizing the research ecosystem in India.15 marks
  16. Q19What do you understand by the term 'Hybrid warfare.' Highlighting its implications for India, recommend measures to develop a comprehensive ecosystem to counter the same.15 marks
  17. Q20How are internal security challenges related to peace in neighboring countries? Explain with special reference to instability on India's eastern frontier.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 155 words written

Foreign trade is an important milestone on the path of becoming a 5 trillion USD economy. In this context, analyse the potential of the recently released Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 in revamping India's participation in global trade.

Opening · a figure

The foreign trade policy lays down target of achieving 2 trillion $ by exports till 2030. This will be an important step towards achieving target of 5 trillion $ economy.

Body · points and prose

Potential of foreign trade policy, 2023

Diagram
- Potential of foreign trade policy, 2023 - Shift from incentive to entitlement based regime - Process reengineering and automation - Creation of town of export excellence - Faridabad, Varanasi, Moradabad - Star rating of exports - 2 Star, 3 Star, 5 Star - Promotion of district as export hubs
Diagram
- eg Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh - One district One product - 6 Helping in skilling - Schemes → PMKVY - Skill India - 7 Facilitating e-commerce - 8 Import of capital goods at zero customs duty - EPCG scheme - 9 Duty free import of raw material under Advance authorisation scheme - 10 Amnesty scheme similar to Vivad se vishwaas

Thus, foreign trade policy attempts to improve market access, expertise of domestic players where state acts as a facilitator; overcoming shortcomings of 1992 Act.

OPS - and fiscal prudence

→ Huge burden on exchequer (9% of State expenditure) → Pension burden rising every year - (16% CAGR) → increasing longevity / life expectancy → burden to provide for spouse of the deceased → dearness allowance indexation involves year-on-year burden → State liability of OPS is said to increase 20% by 2050 → This curbes the fiscal space available to states to invest productively in Health, Education

Close · a summary

Better human capital would ensure that people are active even beyond 60 - reducing dependence on pension and relying on dynamic income sources.