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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Mains - GS-III
20 shown2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.1
Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Inclusive Growth
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.2
Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP?
Indian Economy
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.3
What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India?
Agricultural Marketing
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.4
What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.5
What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in health sector?
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.6
How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies?
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.7
How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006?
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.8
What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security?
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.9
Discuss different types of cyber crimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.10
For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to be taken to deny local support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception among locals.
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.11
Explain the meaning of investment in an economy in terms of capital formation. Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a concession agreement between a public entity and a private entity.
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.12
Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions?
GS-II
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.13
What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success how has this system become bane in India?
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.14
Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.
GS-III - Economic Development (Irrigation and Water Storage)
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.15
COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management of the pandemic.
GS-III - Disaster Management (Technology in Pandemic Response)
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.16
Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose?
GS-III - Infrastructure (Solar Energy)
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.17
What are the key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) initiated by the Government of India?
GS-III - Environmental Pollution (National Clean Air Programme)
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.18
Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach.
GS-III - Disaster Management (Proactive Measures)
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.19
What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas?
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.20
Analyze internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard.
GS-III