AIR 218 · CSE 2024 · GS3 · 56 pages

Soumya Sharma: GS3 answer copy

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

The questions

Q1How is the rapid growth of the food processing industry leading to food safety challenges in India?10 marks
Q2Under the Public Distribution System of India, the Fair Price Shop (FPS) transformation is an evolving process. Discuss.10 marks
Q3How are agri-tech startups in India helping farmers in enhancing farm productivity and market access?10 marks
Q4Discuss the role of digitization of land records in the effective implementation of land reforms in India.10 marks
Q5To fully exploit its demographic dividend and accelerate economic growth, India needs to adopt a manufacturing-led growth model. Discuss.10 marks
Q6How can the resilience of Indian coastal communities be strengthened to tackle the growing natural hazards resulting from climate change?10 marks
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
Q8What is the need for NavIC when existing satellite navigation systems are already available?10 marks
Q9Cyber-enabled financial crime has emerged as the new frontier of global money laundering. Discuss. How can the government address this issue?10 marks
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
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
Q12In the era of climate change and growing water scarcity, how can micro-irrigation systems contribute to sustainable agricultural practices in India?15 marks
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
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
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
Q17How do superconductors fuel innovation in diverse fields of science and technology? Illustrate with examples.15 marks
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

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 136 words written

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

Opening · a figure

Food processing industry contributes to 10% of Agriculture GDP and has more than 10% growth rate.

Body · points and prose

Diagram

Rapid growth of food processing industry due to → Large Urban population (Census 2011: 35%) → changing dietary preferences → Rising Agriculture exports → Higher shelf life → Better remuneration

Food processing and Food safety challenges

(1) Presence of contaminants (Ex: MDH Masala)

(2) Lack of High Standards in Quality Control

(3) Lack of awareness among processing Industries :- ↳ mostly are MSMEs ↳ Substandard technology

(4) Health crisis due to ~~preservatives~~ (Ex: Artificial Sweetner)

(5) Diabetes and other lifestyle diseases

(6) Higher content of Sodium, Oil

(7) Unsafe for children (Ex: Recent Nestle controversy.)

Way Ahead

→ Increase Capacity building of food processing Ex: PM KISAN SAMPADA

→ Improve food testing Standards of FSSAI Es: Codex Alimentarius

→ Regular checkups of factories.

Close · a way forward

In future, India will have 60% urban population by 2050 and want to achieve 2T$ exports by 2030. For this, food processing industries have to be empowered.