Technology, Economy, Environment, Security & Disaster Management. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
GS3202315 marks · 250 wordsGS3-AGR-01-M2023-Q13
Explain the changes in cropping patterns in India in the context of changes in consumption patterns and marketing conditions.
Theme: T138 Cropping patterns & crop diversification: horticulture, pulses, millets
GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-AGR-02-M2023-Q03
How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.
Theme: T140 Technology in agriculture: e-technology, Digital India, nano, satellites
GS3202315 marks · 250 wordsGS3-AGR-03-M2023-Q14
What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to farm sector in India. Discuss the issues raised by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to agricultural subsidies.
Theme: T141 Farm subsidies, MSP & crop insurance (incl. WTO Agreement on Agriculture)
GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-AGR-05-M2023-Q04
State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria.
Theme: T144 Land reforms, tenancy & land acquisition: from Bhoodan to the 2013 Act
GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-DM-01-M2023-Q07
Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyse the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures.
Theme: T160 Disaster management frameworks: DM Act, Sendai, resilience, community, dam safety
GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-ECO-01-M2023-Q02
What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements.
Theme: T131 Digital economy & digital currency: digitalisation, CBDC
GS3202315 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ECO-01-M2023-Q11
Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements.
Theme: T128 Employment: jobless growth, informality, unemployment measurement, labour productivity
GS3202315 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ECO-02-M2023-Q12
Distinguish between ‘care economy’ and ‘monetised economy’. How can care economy be brought into monetised economy through women empowerment?
Theme: T67 Women & the economy: gig work, feminisation of agriculture, care economy, gender budgeting, migration
GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-ECO-05-M2023-Q01
Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the government in this regard.
Theme: T129 Manufacturing, MSMEs, startups & industrial policy: PLI, SEZs, labour codes
GS3202315 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ECO-06-M2023-Q15
The adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly growing worldwide. How do electric vehicles contribute to reducing carbon emissions and what are the key benefits they offer compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles?
Theme: T153 Renewable energy transition: solar, wind, EVs, green corridor
GS3202315 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ENV-01-M2023-Q17
Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few India’s wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites.
Theme: T42 Wetlands & Ramsar sites
GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-ENV-02-M2023-Q08
What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is pollution particularly harmful for a country like India.
Theme: T33 Oceans & marine environment: currents, salinity, dead zones, oil pollution, marine resources
GS3202315 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ENV-03-M2023-Q18
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted a global sea level rise of about one metre by AD 2100. What would be its impact in India and the other countries in the Indian Ocean region?
Theme: T38 Glaciers, cryosphere & sea-level rise
GS3202315 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SCI-02-M2023-Q16
What is the main task of India’s third moon mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that have achieved this task. Introduce the system in the spacecraft launched and explain the role of the ‘Virtual Launch Control Centre’ at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre which contributed to the successful launch from Sriharikota.
Theme: T146 Space & geospatial technology: Chandrayaan, JWST, NavIC, asteroids, GIS
GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SCI-03-M2023-Q05
Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does Al help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of Al in healthcare?
Theme: T147 AI, semiconductors, robotics & emerging digital tech
GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SCI-04-M2023-Q06
Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage.
Theme: T148 Biotechnology: applications, biopharma, microbes for fuel
GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SEC-02-M2023-Q09
Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir.
Theme: T89 Special provisions & asymmetric federalism: J&K, Delhi, Art 371A
GS3202315 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SEC-02-M2023-Q20
Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and the efforts being made to curtail these sources. In the light of this, also discuss the aim and objective of the No Money for Terror (NMFT) Conference recently held at New Delhi in November 2022.
Theme: T164 Terror financing & money laundering: FATF, NMFT, PMLA
GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SEC-04-M2023-Q10
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc, is a serious threat to the internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat.
Theme: T168 Border management: China & Pakistan borders, BADP, drones, airspace, Ladakh
GS3202315 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SEC-05-M2023-Q19
What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give out the role of Central Intelligence and Investigative Agencies tasked to counter such threats.
Theme: T171 Security forces, intelligence agencies & AFSPA