General Studies III

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6 questions

2026 · Question 11 · 15 marks · 250 words
Explain the key challenges for India's energy security. What measures do you suggest for ensuring energy security along with economic growth and sustainability?
- Energy security
- Energy transition after the oil shock
- Oil shock economics
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies III (opens in a new tab)
2025 · Question 6 · 10 marks · 150 words
How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology can play a crucial role in this endeavour?
- Energy transition after the oil shock
- Biotechnology
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2025, General Studies III (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 6 · 10 marks · 150 words
Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage.
- Biotechnology
- Energy transition after the oil shock
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2023, General Studies III (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 15 · 15 marks · 250 words
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?
- Batteries and storage
- Energy transition after the oil shock
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2023, General Studies III (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 12 · 15 marks · 250 words
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.
- Energy transition after the oil shock
- Energy security
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2022, General Studies III (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 6 · 10 marks · 150 words
Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
- Climate negotiations
- Energy transition after the oil shock
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2021, General Studies III (opens in a new tab)

Explain the key challenges for India's energy security. What measures do you suggest for ensuring energy security along with economic growth and sustainability?

How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology can play a crucial role in this endeavour?

Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage.

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?

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.

Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?