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All subjects 20 Agriculture 4Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 1 Economics 6 Environment 1Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 0Indian Society 0Internal Security 4International Relations 0Modern History 0Polity 0Post Independence 0Science and Technology 4Social Justice 0World History 0

All GS papers 72 GS1 20 GS2 20 GS3 20 GS4 12

Syllabus topics in GS3

GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 2 GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein 0 GS3-03.Government Budgeting 0 GS3-05.Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems 0 GS3-06.Storage, transport and marketing of Agricultural produce and issues and related constraints 0 GS3-07.E-Technology in the aid of farmers 1 GS3-09.Economics of Animal Rearing 1 GS3-10.Food processing and related industries in India-scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management 1 GS3-11.Land Reforms in India 1 GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 2 GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc: 1 GS3-14.Investment models 0 GS3-15.Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. 0 GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. 4 GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. 1 GS3-19.Disaster and Disaster Management. 1 GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism. 1 GS3-21.Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security. 0 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 0 GS3-24.Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. 1

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Agriculture › Allied SectorXLivestock

Agriculture › Allied SectorXLivestock

2015

Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this sector in India.
Agriculture › Contract farming, land leasing

Agriculture › Contract farming, land leasing

2015

In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made agriculture non-viable for a majority of farmers, should contract farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.
Agriculture › SubsidiesXAgriculture

Agriculture › SubsidiesXAgriculture

2015

In what way could replacement of price subsidy with direct benefit Transfer (DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India? Discuss.
Agriculture › TechXFarm Productivity and Income

Agriculture › TechXFarm Productivity and Income

2015

How can the Digital India program help farmers to improve farm productivity and income? What step has the government taken in this regard?
Disaster Management › Earthquake

Disaster Management › Earthquake

2015

The frequency of earthquakes appears to have increased in the Indian subcontinent. However, India’s preparedness for mitigating their impact has significant gaps. Discuss various aspects.
Economics › BoP,FDI,FPI,External Financing

Economics › BoP,FDI,FPI,External Financing

2015

Craze for gold in Indians have led to a surge in import of gold in recent years and put pressure on balance of payments and external value of rupee. In view of this, examine the merits of Gold Monetization Scheme.
Economics › Food Processing Sector

Economics › Food Processing Sector

2015

What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in developing the food processing industry in India? Can e-commerce help in overcoming this bottleneck?
Economics › Manufacturing Sector

Economics › Manufacturing Sector

2015

“Success of make in India program depends on the success of Skill India programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments.
Economics › Renewable Energy Sector

Economics › Renewable Energy Sector

2015

To what factors can be the recent dramatic fall in equipment cost and tariff of solar energy be attributed? What implications does the trend have for thermal power producers and related industry?
Economics › SEZ

Economics › SEZ

2015

There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a tool of industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognising this potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs require augmentation. Discuss the issue plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation, governing laws and administration.

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