AIR 15 · CSE 2025 · GS3 · 56 pages

Simrandeep Kaur: GS3 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1How is the rapid growth of the food processing industry leading to food safety challenges in India?10 marks
  2. Q2Under the Public Distribution System of India, the Fair Price Shop (FPS) transformation is an evolving process. Discuss.10 marks
  3. Q3How are agri-tech startups in India helping farmers in enhancing farm productivity and market access?10 marks
  4. Q4Discuss the role of digitization of land records in the effective implementation of land reforms in India.10 marks
  5. Q5To fully exploit its demographic dividend and accelerate economic growth, India needs to adopt a manufacturing-led growth model. Discuss.10 marks
  6. Q6How can the resilience of Indian coastal communities be strengthened to tackle the growing natural hazards resulting from climate change?10 marks
  7. Q7How does the Green Credit Programme extend beyond carbon management to promote a more sustainable environment in India? What are the various concerns about its implementation?10 marks
  8. Q8What is the need for NavIC when existing satellite navigation systems are already available?10 marks
  9. Q9Cyber-enabled financial crime has emerged as the new frontier of global money laundering. Discuss. How can the government address this issue?10 marks
  10. Q10(Year of Technology Absorption)' The Indian Army is observing the year 2024 as the 'Year of Technology Absorption'. In light of this, explain why there is a need for technology absorption in the defence sector of India. What challenges can India face in this initiative?10 marks
  11. Q11What are the issues faced in the development of trade and industries in the North-Eastern Region (NER) of India? Comment on the measures that have been taken to tackle these issues.15 marks
  12. Q12In the era of climate change and growing water scarcity, how can micro-irrigation systems contribute to sustainable agricultural practices in India?15 marks
  13. Q13What strategies can be adopted to overcome the issues pertaining to freight transportation in the Indian Railways and increase its share in the domestic freight?15 marks
  14. Q14Discuss the factors that have aided India in making impressive strides in the renewable energy sector and establishing itself as a frontrunner in the global renewable energy transition.15 marks
  15. Q15How does agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides contribute to environmental pollution? What measures can be taken to mitigate the impact of agricultural runoff?15 marks
  16. Q16The growing influx of tourists in Himalayan states has breached their ecological carrying capacity, leading to significant man-made disasters. What measures can be implemented to prevent such disasters while promoting sustainable tourism? Discuss with relevant examples.15 marks
  17. Q17How do superconductors fuel innovation in diverse fields of science and technology? Illustrate with examples.15 marks
  18. Q18While India has laws covering almost all types of intellectual property rights, numerous enforcement, regulatory and administrative challenges hamper the commercialisation of IPRs in India. Elaborate.15 marks
  19. Q19Keeping in view the challenges in creating integrated theatre commands, examine how the theatreisation of commands can lead to greater integration and rationalisation of manpower and resources among the three services.15 marks
  20. Q20Treating border villages as first villages not just geographically but also in terms of facilities can be a key strategy for enhancing border security. Discuss. Also, highlight the measures being taken by the government in this regard.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 173 words written

How is the rapid growth of the food processing industry leading to food safety challenges in India?

Opening · a figure

Food Processing is the sunrise industry in India which employs almost 10 million of population (ASSOCHAM).

Body · points

Food safety challenges due to Food Processing

  1. Informal sector:-
  • Almost 80% of food processing under non-standard conditions
  • Violation of food safety norms e.g. Codex Alimentarius of WHO.
  1. Lack of advanced technology:-
  • Only 15% of MSMEs in food processing use advanced tech.
  • Poor value addition e.g. need of Iron in Rice fortification.
  1. Poor administration
  • Adulteration in food e.g. highest in Milk products.

  1. Lack of Awareness on nutritional security in consumers as well as producers.

  2. Problems in backward linkages. e.g. Quality relaxation in procurement by FCI Market distortions from exporters & food processors.

Measures Needed

  1. Dedicated Food processing policy with Nutritional security mission. e.g. FSSAI norms on food fortification

  2. Tech. & Infrastructure upgradation in PM Kisan Sampada Yojana.

  3. Completing all Mega Food Parks (only 14/70 are functional for now).

Close · a summary

Food processing is powerful tool for empowering farmers, addressing rural unemployment & Nutritional-security of All.