Technology, Economy, Environment, Security & Disaster Management. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
GS3202215 marks · 250 wordsGS3-AGR-02-M2022-Q13
What are the main bottlenecks in upstream and downstream process of marketing of agricultural products in India?
Theme: T139 Agricultural marketing & supply chains: APMC, intermediaries
GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-AGR-03-M2022-Q03
What are the major challenges of Public Distribution System (PDS) in India? How can it be made effective and transparent?
Theme: T142 PDS & buffer stocks
GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-AGR-04-M2022-Q04
Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India.
Theme: T143 Food processing industry
GS3202215 marks · 250 wordsGS3-AGR-05-M2022-Q14
What is Integrated Farming System? How is it helpful to small and marginal farmers in India?
Theme: T145 Allied & sustainable farming: livestock, fisheries, integrated & organic farming
GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-DM-01-M2022-Q08
Explain the mechanism and occurrence of cloudburst in the context of Indian subcontinent. Discuss two recent examples.
Theme: T32 Cloudbursts & extreme rainfall
GS3202215 marks · 250 wordsGS3-DM-01-M2022-Q18
Explain the causes and effects of coastal erosion in India. What are the available coastal management techniques for combating the hazard?
Theme: T34 Coastal zone: resources, erosion & hazard preparedness
GS3202215 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ECO-01-M2022-Q11
“Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour productivity”.Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.
Theme: T128 Employment: jobless growth, informality, unemployment measurement, labour productivity
GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-ECO-03-M2022-Q02
Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.
Theme: T76 Inclusive growth & human development: HDI/IHDI, social spending, equity, CSR
GS3202215 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ECO-06-M2022-Q12
Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030? Justify your answer. How will the shift of subsidies from fossil fuels to renewables help achieve the above objective? Explain.
Theme: T153 Renewable energy transition: solar, wind, EVs, green corridor
GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-ECO-07-M2022-Q01
Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in Infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India.
Theme: T135 Infrastructure & investment models: PPP, Gati Shakti, concession agreements
GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-ENV-02-M2022-Q07
Discuss in detail the photochemical smog emphasising its formation, effects and mitigation. Explain the 1999 Gothenburg Protocol.
Theme: T155 Air pollution: smog, WHO guidelines, NCAP
GS3202215 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ENV-03-M2022-Q17
Discuss global warming and mention its effects on global climate. Explain the control measures to bring down the level of greenhouse gases which cause global warming, in the light of Kyoto Protocol, 1997.
Theme: T125 Global climate regime & India's commitments: Kyoto, Paris, COP26, ISA, CCUS
GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SCI-01-M2022-Q06
Each year a large amount of plant material, cellulose is deposited on the surface of Planet Earth. What are the natural process this cellulose undergoes before yielding carbon dioxide, water and other end products?
Theme: T152 Science in everyday life & Indian scientific achievement
GS3202215 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SCI-02-M2022-Q15
Launched on 25th December, 2021, James Webb Space Telescope has been much news since then. What are its unique features which make it superior to its predecessor Space Telescopes? What are the key goals of this mission? What potential benefits does it hold for the human race?
Theme: T146 Space & geospatial technology: Chandrayaan, JWST, NavIC, asteroids, GIS
GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SCI-04-M2022-Q05
The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them?
Theme: T53 Ageing population & elderly care
GS3202215 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SCI-04-M2022-Q16
What is the basic principle behind vaccine development? How do vaccines work? What approaches were adopted by the Indian vaccine manufacturers to produce COVID-19 vaccines?
Theme: T110 Pandemics & global health: COVID-19, WHO, vaccines
GS3202215 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SEC-01-M2022-Q20
Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism
Theme: T161 Left Wing Extremism: development–security linkage
GS3202215 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SEC-03-M2022-Q19
What are the different elements of cyber security? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber security examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy.
Theme: T165 Cyber security & cyber warfare
GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SEC-04-M2022-Q09
Discuss the types of organised crime. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.
Theme: T169 Organised crime & narco-terrorism
GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SEC-04-M2022-Q10
What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve the maritime security.
Theme: T170 Maritime & coastal security: piracy, IMO