Technology, Economy, Environment, Security & Disaster Management. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
GS3202610 marks · 150 wordsGS3-AGR-01-M2026-S01
Describe the various Technology Missions initiated in Indian agriculture and examine their role in food security.
Theme: T137 Green Revolution & food self-sufficiency: rice–wheat system, technology missions
GS3202615 marks · 250 wordsGS3-AGR-01-M2026-S02
How Indian agriculture has been transformed from food scarcity to food surplus level? Explain the various government policies implemented for diversification of Indian agriculture.
Theme: T137 Green Revolution & food self-sufficiency: rice–wheat system, technology missions
GS3202610 marks · 150 wordsGS3-AGR-02-M2026-S01
Explain the factors responsible for inefficiency of agri-produce marketing. How e-commerce helps to reduce inefficiency of agri-produce marketing? Explain.
Theme: T139 Agricultural marketing & supply chains: APMC, intermediaries
GS3202615 marks · 250 wordsGS3-AGR-03-M2026-S01
Discuss the different types of subsidies and supports provided by the Government of India to agricultural sector. Examine the related issues pertaining to Agreement on Agriculture of World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Theme: T141 Farm subsidies, MSP & crop insurance (incl. WTO Agreement on Agriculture)
GS3202610 marks · 150 wordsGS3-AGR-04-M2026-S01
Explain by giving two examples, how biotechnology has helped the Indian farmers in processing their perishable crops.
Theme: T143 Food processing industry
GS3202610 marks · 150 wordsGS3-DM-01-M2026-S01
Discuss how the contradiction between ‘rapid infrastructure development’ and ‘disaster-risk reduction’ in ecologically-sensitive areas of India can be managed, with suitable examples.
Theme: T43 Fragile Himalayan ecosystems: tourism & infrastructure
GS3202615 marks · 250 wordsGS3-DM-01-M2026-S02
“Community participation is the cornerstone of effective disaster management”. Analyse this statement with suitable examples from India. Also discuss the challenges to community participation and measures to strengthen it.
Theme: T160 Disaster management frameworks: DM Act, Sendai, resilience, community, dam safety
GS3202610 marks · 150 wordsGS3-ECO-03-M2026-S01
What do you mean by Digital Rupee? In this context, explain the working and progress of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Theme: T131 Digital economy & digital currency: digitalisation, CBDC
GS3202610 marks · 150 wordsGS3-ECO-03-M2026-S02
Examine the view that financial inclusion is an integral part of social and economic inclusion in a country like India. Also throw light on the usefulness of the R.B.I.’s Financial Inclusion Index.
Theme: T132 Financial inclusion & rural credit
GS3202615 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ECO-05-M2026-S01
How are startups in India promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and employment? Discuss the global and domestic challenges in their working and suggest suitable measures to overcome these challenges.
Theme: T129 Manufacturing, MSMEs, startups & industrial policy: PLI, SEZs, labour codes
GS3202615 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ECO-06-M2026-S01
Explain the key challenges for India’s energy security. What measures do you suggest for ensuring energy security along with economic growth and sustainability?
Theme: T154 Energy security & energy independence
GS3202610 marks · 150 wordsGS3-ENV-01-M2026-S01
Discuss the aim and goals of Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework. Mention India’s commitments and initiatives to achieve the goals and targets of this framework giving suitable examples.
Theme: T41 Forests, natural vegetation & biodiversity
GS3202615 marks · 250 wordsGS3-ENV-02-M2026-S01
What are the challenges to solid waste management in India? Discuss the governmental policy framework on solid waste management. Discuss the success/failure cases of Delhi and Indore cities highlighting the salient feature of their solid waste management initiatives.
Theme: T157 Solid & hazardous waste management
GS3202610 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SCI-01-M2026-S01
Distinguish between a Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) and a thermal nuclear reactor. In the context of first indigenously developed prototype FBR at Kalpakkam, explain the term ‘criticality’. What are its implications for clean energy future of our country?
Theme: T151 Nuclear & fusion energy: FBR, ITER, raw materials
GS3202615 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SCI-02-M2026-S01
Mention salient features of ‘Mission Drishti’. Discuss the imaging techniques used in the satellite launched on 3rd May 2026. Why it is being considered world’s first satellite of its kind?
Theme: T146 Space & geospatial technology: Chandrayaan, JWST, NavIC, asteroids, GIS
GS3202615 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SCI-03-M2026-S01
What is agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Explain its working. Describe its applications with suitable examples. Discuss the advantages, risks and challenges associated with agentic AI systems.
Theme: T147 AI, semiconductors, robotics & emerging digital tech
GS3202615 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SEC-02-M2026-S01
Separatist movements have been one of the major factors contributing to militancy and instability in Jammu & Kashmir (J & K). Bring out actions taken by the Government to bring J & K into national mainstream. Discuss pre and post abrogation status of Articles 370 and 35A. Also bring out positive impacts of abrogation of both articles in mainstreaming the state.
Theme: T89 Special provisions & asymmetric federalism: J&K, Delhi, Art 371A
GS3202615 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SEC-02-M2026-S02
Discuss counterfeit currency and money laundering as major sources of terror funding in India. State the actions being taken at International level to check these menaces. Highlight the role of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and methods of compliance by its member states in preventing terror funding.
Theme: T164 Terror financing & money laundering: FATF, NMFT, PMLA
GS3202610 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SEC-03-M2026-S01
Explain how fake news and disinformation pose threat to Internal Security and Public Order in Indian context? In this regard, discuss salient features of amendments in respect of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021.
Theme: T167 Social media, disinformation & public order: mob violence, IT Rules
GS3202610 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SEC-04-M2026-S01
Ladakh is strategically located between China and Pakistan. As a measure to win hearts and minds of locals, discuss the Border Area Development Programmes (BADP) by the Central Government and civic actions by the Army. Also discuss demand of promulgation of provision of the Sixth Schedule of constitution for Ladakh.
Theme: T168 Border management: China & Pakistan borders, BADP, drones, airspace, Ladakh