2023 · GS 3 · Q1
Industrial policy and supply chains
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.
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2023 · GS 3 · Q2
Inclusive growth and employment
What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements.
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Agricultural markets and food security
How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.
Open question →2023 · GS 3 · Q5
AI governance and data privacy
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?
Open question →2023 · GS 3 · Q7
Disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure
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.
Open question →2023 · GS 3 · Q8
Pollution and environmental governance
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?
Open question →2023 · GS 3 · Q11
Inclusive growth and employment
Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements.
Open question →2023 · GS 3 · Q15
Climate adaptation and just transition
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?
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