UPSC Mains question bank

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

What do you understand by precision irrigation? Discuss the advantages of precision irrigation in India.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

What do you understand by 'curtailment of power' in the energy sector? How is it affecting the generation of renewable energy in India?

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Discuss the significance of National Infrastructure Pipeline for India. Also examine the associated challenges.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

The real challenge to India’s food security is poor grain management rather than a shortage of grain production. Comment.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Is it a good idea to privatise even the profit-making public sector enterprises? Give reasons in support of your answer.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Land reforms in India, are necessary not only to boost agricultural growth but also to eradicate poverty in rural areas. Discuss.

GS3 · Economy · 10 marks

What do you mean by shadow banking system? What are the challenges faced by India’s shadow banking system at present?

GS3 · Economy · 10 marks

Shifting of priority from land productivity to irrigation water productivity has its own set of challenges which need to be addressed in time. Discuss.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Enactment of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act has brought the Indian economy on the path of fiscal prudence only in letter but not in spirit. Critically analyse.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Despite India’s outstanding growth in the last two decades, low pay and wage inequality remain serious obstacles towards achieving inclusive growth. Examine.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

“India needs smart urbanization”. In light of this, discuss the issues and challenges associated with urbanization in India.

GS3 · Economy · 10 marks

There has been a shift in poverty trends in India from rural to urban areas. Comment.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

“The awareness of the extent of malnutrition despite agricultural growth has led to a need to converge agriculture and nutrition.” Comment.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

What are the challenges faced by the AYUSH System with respect to its integration in the mainstream medical system? Examine the potential and suggest measures to capitalise it.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Identify the issues related to stubble burning. Mention how an effective policy planning can convert crisis of stubble burning into opportunity.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

The ‘ease of doing business index’ is not the true reflection of business activity in the country. Comment. Also suggest the policy measures taken to improve business activity in India.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Strong data protection and privacy laws are important for the digital well being of citizens in India. Examine.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Indian railways has been the lifeline of India’s growth story. Analyse the challenges, advantages and disadvantages of its privatisation.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

The strengthened grassroots democracy would pave the way for enhanced environmental conservation. Comment.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Recent incidences in global politics highlights the trend toward de-globalisation. Briefly explain the implication of de-globalisation policies on India.

GS3 · Economy · 10 marks

Make in India, which was envisaged to boost manufacturing in India, has failed to meet its objective. Critically examine.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Briefly outline the underlying causes for the declining cost of electricity production in recent times. Also, suggest policy measures to reduce the cost further.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

How are cooperative banks are different from scheduled commercial banks? Examine the advantages, challenges of cooperative banks, along with suggestions for their better performance.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Higher disposable income for the poor can have positive multiplier effects in the economy. Discuss.

GS3 · Economy · 15 marks

Examine the impact of India’s huge dependence on imports to meet its energy and oil needs. Also, suggest measures to attain self-sufficiency in this regard.