2023 · Question 1 · 10 marks · 150 words
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.
- MSMEs
- Manufacturing
General Studies III
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20 questions
2023 · Question 2 · 10 marks · 150 words
What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements.
- Digital economy
2023 · Question 3 · 10 marks · 150 words
How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.
- Digital agriculture
2023 · Question 4 · 10 marks · 150 words
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.
- Land records and tenancy
2023 · Question 5 · 10 marks · 150 words
Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of AI in healthcare?
- Health technology
- Data protection versus transparency
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
2023 · Question 7 · 10 marks · 150 words
Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyze the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures.
- Himalayan flash floods and cloudbursts
2023 · Question 8 · 10 marks · 150 words
What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is oil pollution particularly harmful for a country like India?
- Marine pollution
2023 · Question 9 · 10 marks · 150 words
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.
- J&K statehood restoration and Ladakh's demands
- New counter-terror doctrine
2023 · Question 10 · 10 marks · 150 words
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.
- Drones and counter-drone systems
2023 · Question 11 · 15 marks · 250 words
Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements.
- Employment
2023 · Question 12 · 15 marks · 250 words
Distinguish between 'care economy' and 'monetized economy'. How can care economy be brought into monetized economy through women empowerment?
- Women's empowerment
- Women and work
2023 · Question 13 · 15 marks · 250 words
Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions.
- Pulses and edible-oil self-reliance
- Allied sectors
2023 · Question 14 · 15 marks · 250 words
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.
- Agri marketing and WTO subsidies
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
2023 · Question 16 · 15 marks · 250 words
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 subsystems 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.
- Human spaceflight and space stations
- Private space sector
2023 · Question 17 · 15 marks · 250 words
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.
- Wetlands and mangroves
2023 · Question 18 · 15 marks · 250 words
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?
- Coastal erosion and sea-level rise
2023 · Question 19 · 15 marks · 250 words
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.
- Urban terror modules
2023 · Question 20 · 15 marks · 250 words
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.
- Organised crime and terror financing