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All subjects 20 Agriculture 3Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 6 Environment 5Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 0Indian Society 0Internal Security 4International Relations 0Modern History 0Polity 0Post Independence 0Science and Technology 2Social Justice 0World History 0

All GS papers 73 GS1 20 GS2 20 GS3 20 GS4 13

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 1 GS3-03.Government Budgeting 1 GS3-05.Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems 0 GS3-06.Storage, transport and marketing of Agricultural produce and issues and related constraints 1 GS3-07.E-Technology in the aid of farmers 1 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 1 GS3-11.Land Reforms in India 0 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: 0 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. 1 GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. 5 GS3-19.Disaster and Disaster Management. 0 GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism. 2 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. 2 GS3-24.Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. 0

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Environment › Mining Hazards

Environment › Mining Hazards

2025

Mineral resources are fundamental to the country 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.
Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC

Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC

2025

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 (NDC) intended by India been updated in 2022?
Environment › Water Pollution and Related Issues

Environment › Water Pollution and Related Issues

2025

Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India. What are the steps taken by the government to mitigate such depletion of groundwater?
Environment › Water Pollution and Related Issues

2025

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?
Internal Security › LWE

Internal Security › LWE

2025

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 Security › Maritime Security Challenges

Internal Security › Maritime Security Challenges

2025

Why is maritime security vital to protect India’s sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.
Internal Security › North East Insurgency

Internal Security › North East Insurgency

2025

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.
Internal Security › Organized Crime and Terrorism

Internal Security › Organized Crime and Terrorism

2025

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.
Science and Technology › Genetics,Biotechnology

Science and Technology › Genetics,Biotechnology

2025

How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology play a crucial role in this endeavour?
Science and Technology › Nuclear Energy Technology

Science and Technology › Nuclear Energy Technology

2025

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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