AIR 43 · CSE 2018 · GS3 · 52 pages

Akshay Agrawal: GS3 answer copy

20 answers by Akshay Agrawal, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1What are the implications of India's higher Growth despite Investments slowdown and falling Exports? Suggest some measures to make Indian Exports further competitive.10 marks
  2. Q2“Information and Communications Technology is driving an increasingly unequal world”. Critically analyze with respect to the Effect of Automation on India’s Labour market. Discuss Government measures to support Labour force of “21st Century” India.10 marks
  3. Q3"Amid declining Private Investment in highways projects, the Government's introduction of "Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)" has triggered new investment inflows". Analyse highlighting the advantages of HAM Model over previous adopted models of investment.10 marks
  4. Q4"Gender neutral fiscal policy can turn gender-blind if there are no systemic corrections." Analyse.10 marks
  5. Q5MSME in India are characterised by heterogeneity, fragmentation and their proclivity to operate in what is called the ‘informal economy’. Elucidate. Also, explain how the proposal for a new definition of the MSME will help improve its present status.10 marks
  6. Q6"India as a space superpower stands mightier than ever, but a space law that protects the country's sovereign, public and commercial interests is the need of the hour." Discuss.10 marks
  7. Q7What do you mean by Intelligent Transportation Systems? What are its benefits in comparison to traditional transportation systems?10 marks
  8. Q8Despite huge ecological impacts like high water usage and tree loss, large scale construction projects are declared 'smart' & 'green'. Discuss. How the debate of 'Development versus Environment' can have a logical conclusion. Explain with suitable examples.10 marks
  9. Q9The leakages from Government developmental spending is sustaining Maoists in their war against government. Discuss. Also, suggest measures by, which Government can choke the finances of LWE.10 marks
  10. Q10"No strategy will succeed unless it strikes a right balance between political, economic and security measures." In this context, discuss the approach that India should take for resolution of Kashmir issue.10 marks
  11. Q11How the Union budget 2018-19 attempts to direct the benefits of structural changes and sustainable growth to reach under-privileged people and uplift the under-developed regions?15 marks
  12. Q12Formulation of a new Industrial Policy of India must be aimed at building a globally competitive Indian industry equipped with 'skill, scale and technology'. Analyse.15 marks
  13. Q13"Reducing the size of Informal Economy is Pivotal to India's Inclusive Growth". Comment. How can Technology help India to leapfrog to Inclusive Growth?15 marks
  14. Q14"There is a serious mismatch between the cropping pattern of certain crops and availability of water resources in certain states." In this light, discuss the impact of government incentives in creating this mismatch and suggest some innovative measures to address the same.15 marks
  15. Q15The Global Nutrition Report 2017 has pointed that India suffers from twin problems of 'Obesity and undernutrition'. Elaborate. Also, highlight the significance of fortified foods in tackling malnutrition.15 marks
  16. Q16"Artificial Intelligence presents opportunities to complement and supplement human intelligence and enrich the way people live and work." Discuss. Also, highlight some of the major concerns that it may bring along.15 marks
  17. Q17Plastic is not constrained by national boundaries and has eventually established itself as an all pervasive pollutant with substantial socio-economic and environment related consequences'. Examine. Discuss pragmatic approaches to tackle plastic menace with emphasis on 'single-use-plastics'.15 marks
  18. Q18'Urban Disasters' have become a 'new normal' with urbanisation and climate change being instrumental in its occurrence. Examine with suitable examples. Give measures so as to be incorporated in planning and mitigation strategies for efficient management of such events.15 marks
  19. Q19“Aadhaar gained the currency of “proof of identity”, but in reality Aadhaar in its physical form is just a plain card which can be duplicated anytime anywhere’. Discuss how Aadhar poses an overall security threat.15 marks
  20. Q20What is Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and its mandate? In the view of terrorism being identified as a common global threat, how effective FATF has been in blocking the funding channels for terrorist organisations throughout the world?15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 112 words written

What are the implications of India's higher Growth despite Investments slowdown and falling Exports? Suggest some measures to make Indian Exports further competitive.

Opening

India has been the fastest growing major economy of the world for most of the time in the past few years. India's growth in the recent times has been an anomaly given its investments slowdown and falling exports.

Investment slowdown: Investments reached a peak in 2007-08 following which there has been a downward trend to this day (35% in 2007 → ~25% in 2017 : GFCF/GDP).

Exports: Saw a very little growth, negative in 2015 → owing to falling global demand.

Implications for India:

Body · points

  1. Consumption-led growth does not create income-earning assets for the future growth.
  2. No physical capital formation which results into poor prospects of growth, incomes & living standards.

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