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All subjects 20 Agriculture 4Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 2 Economics 7 Environment 1Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 0Indian Society 0Internal Security 4International Relations 0Modern History 0Polity 0Post Independence 0Science and Technology 2Social 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. 0 GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein 3 GS3-03.Government Budgeting 1 GS3-05.Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems 1 GS3-06.Storage, transport and marketing of Agricultural produce and issues and related constraints 0 GS3-07.E-Technology in the aid of farmers 0 GS3-09.Economics of Animal Rearing 0 GS3-10.Food processing and related industries in India-scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management 0 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 1 GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc: 1 GS3-14.Investment models 1 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. 2 GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. 1 GS3-19.Disaster and Disaster Management. 2 GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism. 0 GS3-21.Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security. 1 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 3 GS3-24.Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. 0

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Economics › Renewable Energy Sector

Economics › Renewable Energy Sector

2016

Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of National Programme on Light Emitting diodes (LEDs).
Environment › EIA

Environment › EIA

2016

Rehabilitation of human settlements is one of the important environmental impacts which always attracts controversy while planning major projects. Discuss the measures suggested for mitigation of this impact while proposing major developmental projects.
Internal Security › Border Area Management

Internal Security › Border Area Management

2016

Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management.
Internal Security › Organized Crime and Terrorism

Internal Security › Organized Crime and Terrorism

2016

“Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades.” Analyze the above statement.
Internal Security › Organized Crime and Terrorism

2016

The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions.
Internal Security › Threats from external state and non-state actors

Internal Security › Threats from external state and non-state actors

2016

Use of Internet and social media by non-state actors for subversive activities is a major concern. How have these have misused in the recent past? Suggest effective guidelines to curb the above threat.
Science and Technology › Nanotechnology,Carbon

Science and Technology › Nanotechnology,Carbon

2016

Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the scope of its application in the development process of the country.
Science and Technology › Space ProgramsXIND

Science and Technology › Space ProgramsXIND

2016

Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development?
Other questions

Disaster Management

2016

With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of the recent incidents of cloudbursts in many places of Uttarakhand.
Economics

2016

What are ‘Smart Cities’? examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural-urban differences? Give arguments for ‘Smart Villages’ in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.

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