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Utkarsh Mishra: GS3 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1Explain the significance of the recent changes made to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) with respect to labour market data estimation in the country.10 marks
  2. Q2Discuss the implications of the rising trend of protectionism and tariff wars in global trade for India's macroeconomic stability.10 marks
  3. Q3"Genome-edited crops have the potential to strengthen food and nutritional security in the country." Examine.10 marks
  4. Q4Assess the role of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) in expanding irrigation coverage and improving on-farm water use efficiency.10 marks
  5. Q5Starlink, a satellite internet service provider, has recently been granted a license to operate in India. What is satellite internet? How does it work? What are its advantages and limitations?10 marks
  6. Q6What is a Geographical Indication (GI)? What are the legal frameworks governing it? How does it differ from a trademark? How can GI infringement be tackled?10 marks
  7. Q7What are the salient features of Mission Mausam launched by the Government of India? Why is such a mission needed? What are the likely challenges in its effective implementation?10 marks
  8. Q8Highlight the key provisions of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025. How would the amendment help strengthen the disaster management framework in the country?10 marks
  9. Q9'Operation Sindoor' signals a strategic evolution in India's approach to cross-border terrorism. Analyze.10 marks
  10. Q10'Cyberspace has emerged as a distinct domain of warfare, posing serious threats to national security.' Discuss this statement and suggest counter-measures.10 marks
  11. Q11What are the key objectives of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 ? To what extent has it been successful in achieving them?15 marks
  12. Q12Despite phenomenal growth in recent years, India's startup ecosystem lags in innovation across strategic sectors. Identify the factors responsible for this inadequate focus on deep-tech and suggest strategies to bridge this gap.15 marks
  13. Q13What is floriculture? How is it helpful in enhancing farm income and boosting agri-exports?15 marks
  14. Q14“Women play a crucial role in Indian agriculture, yet continue to face systemic exclusion.” Discuss with reference to land ownership, access to credit, and agri-extension services. What initiatives has the government taken in this regard?15 marks
  15. Q15Launched on 25th June 2025, the Axiom-4 (Ax-04) mission has been much in the news since then. What are the key features of the mission? What significance does it hold for the Gaganyaan project and India's long-term space ambitions?15 marks
  16. Q16Energy storage technology is one of the major components of renewable energy integration and decarbonization of world energy systems. Briefly discuss any three such technologies, citing their key merits and demerits.15 marks
  17. Q17Global Pandemic Agreement (2025) recognizes the 'One Health' approach as critical to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. Highlight the key features of the agreement, and elaborate on how the One Health approach can help in preventing future pandemics. What steps are needed to integrate this approach into India's environmental and health governance?15 marks
  18. Q18The frequency and intensity of heatwaves, particularly in urban centres, have increased in recent years. Describe the various causes and effects of heatwaves. What policies and frameworks have been adopted in India towards extreme heat risk management?15 marks
  19. Q19Discuss how emerging technologies and globalization contribute to terror financing. Elaborate measures to tackle the menace of terror financing both at national and international levels.15 marks
  20. Q20Explain the key components of the National Policy and Action Plan (2015) that have contributed to the significant decline of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE). What additional steps would you suggest to eliminate LWE in the near future?15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 110 words written

Explain the significance of the recent changes made to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) with respect to labour market data estimation in the country.

Opening

PLFS survey is the key survey to track employment variables such as LFPR, WPR, UR etc.

Recent changes to PLFS are:-

Body · points

  1. Expanded sample size.
  2. Quarterly estimates available for rural areas also.
  3. Multiple visits included for surveying household.

Significance of above changes

  1. To draw comparisons between changes & causality.

  2. Ascertain rural-urban divide with quarterly data.

  3. To observe seasonal employment.

  4. Make data more representative to real situation.

  5. Increase accuracy of records by multiple visits (human errors can be removed).

  6. Evidence based policy making.

Close · a summary

Employment data is a key barometer to test the growth outcome. The recent changes are a move towards right direction.