Technology, Economy, Environment, Security & Disaster Management. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
GS32017GS3-AGR-01-M2017-S01
Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after Independence in India. How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?
Theme: T137 Green Revolution & food self-sufficiency: rice–wheat system, technology missions
GS32017GS3-AGR-01-M2017-S02
What are the major reasons for declining rice and wheat yield in the cropping system? How crop diversification is helpful to stabilise the yield of the crops in the system?
Theme: T138 Cropping patterns & crop diversification: horticulture, pulses, millets
GS32017GS3-AGR-01-M2017-S03
Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.
Theme: T47 River interlinking & water disputes: inter-state and transboundary
GS32017GS3-AGR-03-M2017-S01
How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?
Theme: T141 Farm subsidies, MSP & crop insurance (incl. WTO Agreement on Agriculture)
GS32017GS3-AGR-04-M2017-S01
What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing unit? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers?
Theme: T143 Food processing industry
GS32017GS3-DM-01-M2017-S01
On December 2004, tsunami brought havoc on fourteen countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for occurrence of tsunami and its effects on life and economy. In the light of guidelines of NDMA (2010) describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
Theme: T28 Earthquakes, tsunamis & volcanoes: science to preparedness
GS32017GS3-ECO-01-M2017-S01
Among several factors for India’s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?
Theme: T126 Growth: GDP measurement, potential GDP, savings, structure of growth
GS32017GS3-ECO-02-M2017-S01
What are the salient features of ‘inclusive growth’? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Analyse and suggest measures for inclusive growth.
Theme: T76 Inclusive growth & human development: HDI/IHDI, social spending, equity, CSR
GS32017GS3-ECO-04-M2017-S01
One of the intended objectives of Union-Budget 2017-18 is to ‘transform, energize and clean India’. Analyze the measures proposed in the Budget 2017-18 to achieve the objective.
Theme: T134 Budgeting & fiscal policy: capital vs revenue, FRBM, tax expenditure, budgets
GS32017GS3-ECO-05-M2017-S01
Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports.
Theme: T129 Manufacturing, MSMEs, startups & industrial policy: PLI, SEZs, labour codes
GS32017GS3-ECO-05-M2017-S02
“Industrial growth rate has lagged behind in the overall growth of Gross-Domestic-Product (GDP) in the post-reform period” Give reasons. How far the recent changes in Industrial Policy are capable of increasing the industrial growth rate?
Theme: T129 Manufacturing, MSMEs, startups & industrial policy: PLI, SEZs, labour codes
GS32017GS3-ECO-07-M2017-S01
Examine the development of Airports in India through joint ventures under Public – Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard.
Theme: T135 Infrastructure & investment models: PPP, Gati Shakti, concession agreements
GS32017GS3-ENV-03-M2017-S01
‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change?
Theme: T159 Climate change impacts on India: food security, Himalayan & coastal states
GS32017GS3-SCI-01-M2017-S01
Give an account of the growth and development of nuclear science and technology in India. What is the advantage of fast breeder reactor programme in India?
Theme: T151 Nuclear & fusion energy: FBR, ITER, raw materials
GS32017GS3-SCI-02-M2017-S01
India has achieved remarkable successes in unmanned space missions including the Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter Mission, but has not ventured into manned space mission. What are the main obstacles to launching a manned space mission, both in terms of technology and logistics? Examine critically.
Theme: T146 Space & geospatial technology: Chandrayaan, JWST, NavIC, asteroids, GIS
GS32017GS3-SCI-04-M2017-S01
Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including Leukaemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments?
Theme: T149 Health technology & pharma: AMR, FDCs, stem cells, nanomedicine
GS32017GS3-SEC-01-M2017-S01
The North-Eastern region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyze the major reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in this region.
Theme: T162 North-East insurgency & peace accords
GS32017GS3-SEC-02-M2017-S01
The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding?
Theme: T163 Terrorism & external state/non-state actors
GS32017GS3-SEC-03-M2017-S01
Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it.
Theme: T165 Cyber security & cyber warfare
GS32017GS3-SEC-03-M2017-S02
Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence.
Theme: T167 Social media, disinformation & public order: mob violence, IT Rules