AIR 446 · CSE 2024 · GS3 · 54 pages

Madhavi R: GS3 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1Gender-responsive budgeting though it began as a promising fiscal innovation in India has not translated effectively into policies that impact on women. Examine.10 marks
  2. Q2Sagarmala project provides an opportunity for improving carrying capacity and developing ports as a key contributor to economic growth. Discuss.10 marks
  3. Q3How can 'Carbon farming' help in reducing the carbon concentration and co-benefit farmers and society?10 marks
  4. Q4Analyse the relation between heatwaves and Agriculture highlighting the impact India has had in the recent past.10 marks
  5. Q5"Space Science" which was once dubbed as a luxury, has now become a crucial platform for growth. Explain with examples.10 marks
  6. Q6Mention major achievements of Indian scientists and engineers in the field of science and technology in recent times. Why is India not considered as a scientific power? Give reasons.10 marks
  7. Q7Should we focus on "Mitigating the Climate Change" or "Adapting to the Changing Climate"? Argue.10 marks
  8. Q8Illegal and unregulated sand mining not just erodes the environment but also numerous lives. Comment10 marks
  9. Q9Critically evaluate the status of Cyber Crime-related policies in India.10 marks
  10. Q10The changing nature of warfare calls for an architecture of a strong strategic defence for India to secure itself against the current geopolitical boil-over and resultant reshaping of multi-polarity. Analyse.10 marks
  11. Q11It is widely perceived that India's labour regulatory framework has been rigid and hindered the growth of output, investment and employment expansion. How far have government policies been able to address these lacunae?15 marks
  12. Q12Highlight the importance of aquatic food systems as drivers of employment, economic growth, social development and environmental recovery. What issue is India facing at the WTO in this context?15 marks
  13. Q13Emphasize the catalytic role of Livestock in the socio-economic transformation of households in India. Also, analyse the daunting challenges that remain for the development of the sector.15 marks
  14. Q14Critically evaluate the performance of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) in making agricultural land more productive and improving the lives of the farmers in India.15 marks
  15. Q15Trace the development of Missile technology in India and analyse its strategic and economic significance for India.15 marks
  16. Q16Comparing the major advantage that 5G technology holds over 4G, explain the technological opportunities and challenges of using 5G for inclusive development in India.15 marks
  17. Q17Latest UN climate report highlights how communities that have contributed the least to climate change are suffering the most. In this context, discuss the case for 'Climate Reparations', the principles involved, steps taken and challenges in ensuring climate justice.15 marks
  18. Q18Highlighting the major mandate and objectives of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), evaluate its performance in mitigating pollution in Indian Cities.15 marks
  19. Q19How unplanned development and disregard for natural water bodies cause frequent urban flooding in Indian cities. What can we learn from other countries in an attempt to address the Urban flooding in India?15 marks
  20. Q20Examine the significance of having aircraft carrier ships and modern submarines for safeguarding India's terrestrial and marine borders. Also, evaluate various bottlenecks involved.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 152 words written

Gender-responsive budgeting though it began as a promising fiscal innovation in India has not translated effectively into policies that impact on women. Examine.

Opening · a definition

Gender Response budgeting was started in India in 2005 to focus on gender demand issues, mainly to bring equality and inclusivity.

Body · points and prose

Diagram
How it is promising fiscal innovation - By focusing on women issues - to bring women at par who were discriminated since centuries - to empower women in patriarchal society - To improve health, safety, education of women
  • because ~60% women are anaemic
  • 1 in 3 women undergo some kind of abuse

Hence it was promising to bring equal status and opportunity to women. However presently it has not been effectively translated.

In 2020-21 only 5% of total budget was sanctioned for women issues, and there are still raging problem of

(1) Health → maternal mortality 143/1,00,000 → Anemic and malnutrition among pregnant women

(2) Education: Although there is 100% GER at primary level only ~15% are graduating from higher educational institutions

(3) social issues: → Child marriage → Dowry → Rape/sexual abuse.

(4) political: Only ~9% women parliamentarians compared to global average of 22%.

Close

Apart from women's consideration in Gender budgeting, there is a need of necessary to include, third genders/transgenders to have more equitable society