Technology, Economy, Environment, Security & Disaster Management. 22 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
GS32016GS3-AGR-01-M2016-S01
What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the water-use efficiency.
Theme: T46 Irrigation & water-use efficiency
GS32016GS3-AGR-01-M2016-S02
What is allelopathy? Discuss its role in major cropping systems of irrigated agriculture.
Theme: T138 Cropping patterns & crop diversification: horticulture, pulses, millets
GS32016GS3-AGR-03-M2016-S01
Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, discuss the need for crop insurance and bring out the salient features of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
Theme: T141 Farm subsidies, MSP & crop insurance (incl. WTO Agreement on Agriculture)
GS32016GS3-AGR-05-M2016-S01
Discuss the role of land reforms in agricultural development Identify the factors that were responsible for the success of land reforms in India.
Theme: T144 Land reforms, tenancy & land acquisition: from Bhoodan to the 2013 Act
GS32016GS3-AGR-05-M2016-S02
Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this sector in India.
Theme: T145 Allied & sustainable farming: livestock, fisheries, integrated & organic farming
GS32016GS3-AGR-05-M2016-S03
In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made agriculture non–viable for a majority of farmers, should contract farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.
Theme: T144 Land reforms, tenancy & land acquisition: from Bhoodan to the 2013 Act
GS32016GS3-DM-01-M2016-S01
The frequency of urban floods due to high intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Discussing the reasons for urban floods, highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
Theme: T58 Urban floods
GS32016GS3-DM-01-M2016-S02
With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of recent incidents of cloudbursts in many places of Uttarakhand.
Theme: T32 Cloudbursts & extreme rainfall
GS32016GS3-ECO-01-M2016-S01
How globalization has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the country?
Theme: T128 Employment: jobless growth, informality, unemployment measurement, labour productivity
GS32016GS3-ECO-02-M2016-S01
Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include careless and useless manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures to be taken for facing these challenges.
Theme: T76 Inclusive growth & human development: HDI/IHDI, social spending, equity, CSR
GS32016GS3-ECO-03-M2016-S01
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is necessary for bringing unbanked to the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this for financial inclusion of the poor section of the Indian society? Give arguments to justify your opinion.
Theme: T132 Financial inclusion & rural credit
GS32016GS3-ECO-04-M2016-S01
Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context?
Theme: T67 Women & the economy: gig work, feminisation of agriculture, care economy, gender budgeting, migration
GS32016GS3-ECO-05-M2016-S01
Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why there is gap between MoUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.
Theme: T130 Liberalisation & FDI: retail, defence, Indian firms vs MNCs
GS32016GS3-ECO-06-M2016-S01
Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of National Programme on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
Theme: T153 Renewable energy transition: solar, wind, EVs, green corridor
GS32016GS3-ECO-07-M2016-S01
What are ‘Smart Cities’? Examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural- urban differences? Give arguments for ’Smart Villages’ in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.
Theme: T57 Smart cities, rural–urban integration & urban transport
GS32016GS3-ENV-03-M2016-S01
Rehabilitation of human settlements is one of the important environmental impacts which always attracts controversy while planning major projects. Discuss the measures suggested for mitigation of this impact while proposing major developmental projects.
Theme: T158 Environmental Impact Assessment & project displacement
GS32016GS3-SCI-02-M2016-S01
Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development?
Theme: T146 Space & geospatial technology: Chandrayaan, JWST, NavIC, asteroids, GIS
GS32016GS3-SCI-04-M2016-S01
Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the scope of its application in the development process of the country.
Theme: T149 Health technology & pharma: AMR, FDCs, stem cells, nanomedicine
GS32016GS3-SEC-02-M2016-S01
The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions.
Theme: T113 Pakistan & Afghanistan: terror, distrust, soft power, surgical strikes, ISAF withdrawal
GS32016GS3-SEC-02-M2016-S02
‘Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades.” Analyse the above statement.
Theme: T163 Terrorism & external state/non-state actors
GS32016GS3-SEC-03-M2016-S01
Use of internet and social media by non-state actors for subversive activities is a major security concern. How have these been misused in the recent past? Suggest effective guidelines to curb the above threat.
Theme: T167 Social media, disinformation & public order: mob violence, IT Rules
GS32016GS3-SEC-04-M2016-S01
Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management.
Theme: T168 Border management: China & Pakistan borders, BADP, drones, airspace, Ladakh