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GS Paper III

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GS-3202510 marks18 relevant questions20 answersN/A · 162024 · 4

Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth? (10 marks)

EconomyHuman DevelopmentInequality and Exclusion
GS-3202510 marks18 relevant questions22 answersN/A · 132024 · 9

What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and bilateralism? How can these challenges be met? (10 marks)

EconomyBilateral RelationsTariffs & Trade Barriers
GS-3202510 marks18 relevant questions19 answers2024 · 122023 · 6N/A · 1

Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India. (10 marks)

AgricultureCrops
GS-3202510 marks18 relevant questions24 answers2024 · 16N/A · 62023 · 2

Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India. (10 marks)

AgricultureSupply Chain Management
GS-3202510 marks18 relevant questions23 answersN/A · 122024 · 82023 · 3

The fusion energy programme in India has steadily evolved over the past few decades. Mention India's contributions to the international fusion energy project – International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). What will be the implications of the success of this project for the future of global energy? (10 marks)

S&TNuclear Technology
GS-3202510 marks18 relevant questions30 answers2024 · 172023 · 11N/A · 2

How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology play a crucial role in this endeavour? (10 marks)

S&TApplications of TechBio TechnologyEnergy Security
GS-3202510 marks18 relevant questions22 answers2024 · 13N/A · 72023 · 2

What is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)? What is the potential role of CCUS in tackling climate change? (10 marks)

EnvironmentCarbon CaptureClimate Change
GS-3202510 marks18 relevant questions24 answersN/A · 152024 · 62023 · 22021 · 1

Seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifers is a major concern in India. What are the causes of seawater intrusion and the remedial measures to combat this hazard? (10 marks)

EnvironmentWater
GS-3202510 marks18 relevant questions21 answersN/A · 132025 · 32023 · 22024 · 2

Terrorism is a global scourge. How has it manifested in India? Elaborate with contemporary examples. What are the counter measures adopted by the State? Explain. (10 marks)

Internal SecurityTerrorism
GS-3202510 marks18 relevant questions21 answers2024 · 17N/A · 22023 · 12019 · 1

The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. What do you understand by LWE and how are the people affected by it? What measures have been taken by the government to eliminate LWE? (10 marks)

Internal SecurityLWE
GS-3202515 marks18 relevant questions20 answers2025 · 62023 · 52024 · 5N/A · 3

Explain how the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) can be used as a tool for assessing the fiscal performance of states in India. In what way would it encourage the states to adopt prudent and sustainable fiscal policies? (15 marks)

EconomyFederalismFiscal Policy
GS-3202515 marks18 relevant questions25 answersN/A · 132024 · 12

Discuss the rationale of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. What are its achievements? In what way can the functioning and outcomes of the scheme be improved? (15 marks)

EconomyManufacturing SectorPLI
GS-3202515 marks18 relevant questions18 answers2024 · 9N/A · 52021 · 22023 · 2

Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India. What are the steps taken by the government to mitigate such depletion of groundwater? (15 marks)

AgricultureGroundwater
GS-3202515 marks18 relevant questions21 answers2024 · 14N/A · 62023 · 1

Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processing industries for generating employment opportunities (15 marks)

AgricultureFood Processing Industries
GS-3202515 marks18 relevant questions27 answers2024 · 192023 · 8

How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture? How can this technology help to uplift the socio-economic status of farmers? (15 marks)

S&TAgricultureApplications of TechNano Technology
GS-3202515 marks10 relevant questions18 answers2024 · 162023 · 1N/A · 1

India aims to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry in India? Mention the salient features of the India Semiconductor Mission (15 marks)

S&TSemiconductors
GS-3202515 marks18 relevant questions22 answersN/A · 112024 · 102023 · 1

Mineral resources are fundamental to the country's economy and these are exploited by mining. Why is mining considered an environmental hazard? Explain the remedial measures required to reduce the environmental hazard due to mining. (15 marks)

EnvironmentEnvironment vs DevelopmentMining
GS-3202515 marks18 relevant questions24 answers2024 · 13N/A · 92023 · 2

Write a review on India's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement (2015) and mention how these have been further strengthened in COP26 (2021). In this direction, how has the first Nationally Determined Contribution intended by India been updated in 2022? (15 marks)

EnvironmentConventionsUNFCCC