AIR 25 · CSE 2020 · GS3 · 53 pages

Vaibhav Rawat: GS3 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1Investment in infrastructure is a precursor to social and economic transformation; however, the focus on economic gains must not marginalise the concerns for safety. Comment.10 marks
  2. Q2What do you understand from Green growth? With special reference to the budget 2023-2024, discuss various government measures to propel green growth in the country.10 marks
  3. Q3Project cheetah marks a departure from India's efforts for conservation of various critically-endangered species. In this perspective, do you think the reintroduction of major fauna that has gone extinct is justified?10 marks
  4. Q4In what ways can precision agriculture become a panacea for multipronged challenges plaguing the agriculture sector? Discuss. Also, analyse various impediments in widespread adoption of precision farming in India.10 marks
  5. Q5What are the reasons for increasing emphasis on the horticulture sector in recent years? Evaluate government measures for the development of the horticulture sector.10 marks
  6. Q6Unplanned urbanization has made Indian cities vulnerable to fire safety hazards. Discuss and recommend measures for mitigating urban fires, with special reference to national building code, 2016.10 marks
  7. Q7DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) is indispensable for digitally enabling citizens and businesses; however, the challenges of exclusion, exploitation, and monopolisation cannot be ignored. Examine.10 marks
  8. Q8Assess the relevance of the NISAR mission in observing and managing climate change and natural hazards.10 marks
  9. Q9Defense indigenization remains the Achilles heel of India's security architecture. Examine the importance of startups in defense sector to make India secure and self-reliant.10 marks
  10. Q10Edge in modern warfare lies not so much in the capacity to overwhelm the adversary as much in the ability to nip the threat in the bud. In this context, discuss the role of intelligence in maintaining national security, and also cite challenges associated.10 marks
  11. Q11Labour and export intensive industries are key to problems of jobless growth. In this perspective, analyse the opportunities and challenges associated with the textile sector.15 marks
  12. Q12In an era of interconnected challenges, the emerging global polycrisis poses significant implications for India's macroeconomic stability. Examine and suggest measures to make the Indian economy more resilient to global shocks and challenges.15 marks
  13. Q13Do you think the low Female Labor Force Participation Rate presents a correct picture about the 'working women' in India's economy? Give reasons in support of your answer.15 marks
  14. Q14Across sectors and regions, the most marginalised sections are also the most affected by the impacts of climate change. Explain. Also, present a case for a climate resilient model of development that integrates mitigation and adaptation measures.15 marks
  15. Q15Despite the potential to check the triple whammy of nutritional deficiency, environmental degradation, and receding farm incomes, the adoption of Millets has been abysmally low. Analyse.15 marks
  16. Q16A link between unorganized farming community and formal industrial sector, Food Processing Industries (FPI) can play a key role in advancing the rural economy. Evaluate.15 marks
  17. Q17A multi-sectoral and multi-tiered process, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is beset with a plethora of constraints. Identifying these constrains, recommend measures for building a robust DRR strategy.15 marks
  18. Q18What do you understand by generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)? How can policymakers and regulatory bodies effectively address the concerns and challenges posed by generative AI?15 marks
  19. Q19Though ethnic fault lines are a major threat, security challenges in the North-East are not confined to the same. Discuss the statement with special reference to Manipur.15 marks
  20. Q20Critically examine the role of development initiatives in addressing the root causes of militancy/ terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 198 words written

Investment in infrastructure is a precursor to social and economic transformation; however, the focus on economic gains must not marginalise the concerns for safety. Comment.

Opening · a figure

Government of India has launched National Infrastructure pipeline with an aim to invest Rs 111 lakh crore between financial year 2020 to 2025. This is because infrastructure is one of the main precursor of social and economic transformation.

(A) Social transformation

Body · points

  1. Lead to inclusive growth: Growth and development of marginalised section eg - Roads in rural area under PM Gram Sadak Yojna.
  2. Investment in social infrastructure: like investment in health, education, nutrition infrastructure eg Ayushman Bharat HWC.
  3. Improve accessibility to all: Investment in energy, digital infrastructure

eg NIP - maximum investment in energy

(B) Economic transformation

  1. Multiplier effect : Boost all sectors growth eg Road in rural area → growth of agricultural economy.

  2. Economic integration : Agriculture & industries eg farms to food processing

  3. Attract investment : By reducing logistics cost, improving multi modal connectivities eg NIMZ.

But all these must not marginalise the concerns for safety :

→ Infrastructure in unstable areas - eg Landslide / Landslip in Joshimath → Widespread displacement of tribals → Poor monitoring of old infrastructure eg Bridge collapse in Bihar

Close · a way forward

Need is to focus not only on development but also on upgradation & maintenance of infrastructure.