A topper · CSE 2024 · GS3 · 54 pages

Deepak Godara: GS3 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1Achieving inclusive growth requires a multidimensional approach that goes beyond economic growth. Discuss in context of India.10 marks
  2. Q2Examine the implications of the expansion of gig workforce on economic growth and employment scenario in the country.10 marks
  3. Q3What is precision agriculture? How can precision agriculture help in optimizing crop production and resource management?10 marks
  4. Q4While MSMEs are the backbone of the Indian economy, they encounter various hurdles in their operation and expansion. Discuss. Also, suggest steps to support the growth of the MSME sector.10 marks
  5. Q5Explain the significance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in transforming India into a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy. Also, mention various government initiatives aimed at strengthening the protection and enforcement of IPRs in India.10 marks
  6. Q6Gaganyaan mission is a landmark endeavour for India, marking significant advancements in space exploration and contributing to broader national objectives; however, overcoming the associated technical and safety challenges is crucial for its success. Analyse.10 marks
  7. Q7What are the challenges in the safe management of e-waste in India? How can collaboration among multiple stakeholders help in sustainable e-waste management?10 marks
  8. Q8Define Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and mention its various stages. Also, highlight the significance of EIA in balancing developmental needs with environmental conservation in the country.10 marks
  9. Q9Integrated Theatre Commands shall bring jointness in operation, synergy of resources and enable armed forces in carrying out swift, effective, and decisive actions. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer.10 marks
  10. Q10India's internal security dynamics is inextricably linked with the peace and stability in the neighbourhood. Explain with special reference to instability on the eastern border.10 marks
  11. Q11The introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) was hailed as a transformative fiscal reform; however, the journey of GST has been a mixed bag of successes and challenges. Analyse.15 marks
  12. Q12Discuss the potential of food processing sector in addressing the issues of low value addition, high post-harvest losses and disguised unemployment plaguing Indian agriculture. Also, explain why the sector has underperformed despite its significant potential.15 marks
  13. Q13Despite the government's ambitious targets, rooftop solar installations in India are hindered by multi-ple factors. Elaborate. How far do you think that PM Surya Ghar Yojana can incentivise the adoption of roof-top solar installations?15 marks
  14. Q14Agricultural marketing reforms are imperative for addressing market inefficiencies and boosting farm incomes. Analyse.15 marks
  15. Q15Discuss the contribution of livestock sector to the rural economy and the empowerment of women. Also, highlight main challenges faced by the livestock sector in the country and suggest strategies to overcome these challenges.15 marks
  16. Q16Generative AI holds immense potential to transform various aspects of daily life, offering both benefits and challenges. Elaborate. What policy measures do you suggest to maximize its benefits and mitigate its risks?15 marks
  17. Q17Describe the major outcomes of the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What were the major engagements of India in this conference?15 marks
  18. Q18Explain the causes and impacts of landslides. Also, discuss the various measures to mitigate their impact, with a special emphasis on National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines.15 marks
  19. Q19Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the country. Highlighting the reasons for the continuance of LWE in certain pockets, suggest strategies to deal with this menace.15 marks
  20. Q20Analyse how the adoption of emerging and disruptive technologies for money laundering is adding new layers of complexity to an already intricate issue. Also, highlight the measures taken to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 212 words written

Achieving inclusive growth requires a multidimensional approach that goes beyond economic growth. Discuss in context of India.

Opening · a definition

Inclusive growth according to World Bank is the growth that is equally spread across all sectors of economy and all sections of society.

Body · points and prose

Parody

Economic growthlack of inclusive growth
1) GDP growth rate above 7% last 7-8 years (IMF Global economic outlook)1) Inequality (Oxford Report Top 10% → 74% wealth)
2) one of the fastest moving economy (RBI)2) MPI poverty (UNDP) 27 Crore MPI poor.
3) unempoyement rate 8.1% (CMIE)

Hence these requires a multidimensional Approach →

  1. Bottom up Approach : As Trickle down Approach have failed to bring inclusive growth. Eg ELI scheme in Budget 2024 (employment linked incentive)

  2. Focus on Manufacturing sector which has led only to stagnant growth. Skipping of this sector. By Labour Intensive jobs in Textile, Apparel, Food processing.

Diagram
- Bar chart showing relative sizes of sectors: Agriculture (tallest bar) Industry (shortest bar) Services (medium bar) Arrows indicating shifts

  1. Focus on Agriculture sector by → Doubling Farmers Income (Ashok Dalwai Committee) → Food processing Industry → CAGR → 15% → Technology (Drones etc in Agriculture)

  2. Unemployment to be resolved by schemes like PLI, Digital India.

  3. Skill Development only 48% graduates are employable. (India Skills report)

Diagram
- Central Cloud: Govt schemes - PLI-scheme - PM MITRA - PM KISAN - Skill India Mission - Mega food parks

Close · a vision

Hence by following Approach of Human Development (Amartya Sen) India can Aspire for Developed Nation by 2047