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All subjects 268 Agriculture 45Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 16 Economics 80 Environment 32Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 0Indian Society 0Internal Security 53International Relations 0Modern History 0Polity 0Post Independence 0Science and Technology 42Social Justice 0World History 0

Microthemes in Environment

Air Pollution and Related Issues 4 Biodiversity 1 Climate Change 1 EIA 4 Mining Hazards 4 Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC 6 River Linking and Impact 1 Solid Wastes 1 Water Pollution and Related Issues 6 Wetlands 2

All GS papers 32GS1 0GS2 0GS3 32GS4 0

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 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 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 0 GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 0 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. 0 GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. 32 GS3-19.Disaster and Disaster Management. 0 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. 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. 0

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Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC

Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC

2021

Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at the World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC

2014

Should the pursuit of carbon credit and clean development mechanism set up under UNFCCC be maintained even through there has been a massive slide in the value of carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy needs for economic growth.
Environment › River Linking and Impact

Environment › River Linking and Impact

2017

Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.
Environment › Solid Wastes

Environment › Solid Wastes

2018

What are the impediments in disposing the huge quantities of discarded solid wastes which are continuously being generated? How do we remove safely the toxic wastes that have been accumulating in our habitable environment?
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?
Environment › Water Pollution and Related Issues

2024

Industrial pollution of river water is a significant environmental issue in India. Discuss the various mitigation measures to deal with this problem and also the government’s initiatives in this regard.
Environment › Water Pollution and Related Issues

2023

What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is oil pollution particularly harmful for a country like India?
Environment › Water Pollution and Related Issues

2015

Discuss the Namami Gange and National mission for clean Ganga (NMCG) programmes and causes of mixed results from the previous schemes. What quantum leaps can help preserve the river Ganga better than incremental inputs?
Environment › Water Pollution and Related Issues

2013

Enumerate the National Water Policy of India. Taking river Ganges as an example, discuss the strategies which may be adopted for river water pollution control and management. What are the legal provisions for management and handling of hazardous wastes in India?

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