Internal Security15 Marks
Q1.Why is maritime security vital to protect India’s sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.
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GS 3
UPSC Mains 2025
20 questions · 250 marks · Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
Internal Security15 Marks
Q2.What are the major challenges to internal security and peace process in the North-Eastern States? Map the various peace accords and agreements initiated by the government in the past decade.
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Environment & Ecology15 Marks
Q3.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?
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Environment & Ecology15 Marks
Q4.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.
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Science & Technology15 Marks
Q5.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.
Science & Technology15 Marks
Q6.How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture? How can this technology help to uplift the socio-economic status of farmers?
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Economy15 Marks
Q7.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.
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Environment & Ecology15 Marks
Q8.Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India. What are the steps taken by the government to mitigate such depletion of groundwater?
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Economy15 Marks
Q9.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?
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Economy15 Marks
Q10.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?
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Internal Security10 Marks
Q11.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?
Internal Security10 Marks
Q12.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.
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Environment & Ecology10 Marks
Q13.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?
Science & Technology10 Marks
Q14.What is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)? What is the potential role of CCUS in tackling climate change?
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Science & Technology10 Marks
Q15.How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology play a crucial role in this endeavour?
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Science & Technology10 Marks
Q16.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?
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Economy10 Marks
Q17.Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India.
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Economy10 Marks
Q18.Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.
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Economy10 Marks
Q19.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?
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Economy10 Marks
Q20.Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth?
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