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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

All GS papers 974 GS1 275 GS2 265 GS3 268 GS4 166

Syllabus topics in GS3

GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 21 GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein 12 GS3-03.Government Budgeting 8 GS3-05.Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems 6 GS3-06.Storage, transport and marketing of Agricultural produce and issues and related constraints 5 GS3-07.E-Technology in the aid of farmers 4 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 7 GS3-11.Land Reforms in India 7 GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 10 GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc: 14 GS3-14.Investment models 5 GS3-15.Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. 13 GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. 24 GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. 32 GS3-19.Disaster and Disaster Management. 16 GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism. 8 GS3-21.Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security. 5 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 20 GS3-24.Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. 4

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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.
Disaster Management › Tsunami

Disaster Management › Tsunami

2017

On December 2004, tsumani brought havoc on 14 countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for occurrence of Tsunami and its effects on life and economy. In the light of guidelines of NDMA (2010) describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events
Disaster Management › Urban floods

Disaster Management › Urban floods

2024

Flooding in urban areas is an emerging climate-induced disaster. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major floods in the last two decades in India. Describe the policies and frameworks in India that aim at tackling such floods.
Disaster Management › Urban floods

2016

The frequency of urban floods due to high intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Discussing the reasons for urban floods. highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
Disaster Management › Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

Disaster Management › Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

2019

Vulnerability is an essential element for defining disaster impacts and its threat to people. How and in what ways can vulnerability to disasters be characterized? Discuss different types of vulnerability with reference to disasters.
Disaster Management › Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

2013

How important are vulnerability and risk assessment for pre-disaster management. As an administrator ,what are key areas that you would focus in a disaster management
Economics › BoP,FDI,FPI,External Financing

Economics › BoP,FDI,FPI,External Financing

2016

Justify the need for FDI for the developments of the Indian economy. Why there is gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.
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 › BoP,FDI,FPI,External Financing

2014

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the defence sector is now set to be liberalized: What in fluence this is expected to have on Indian defence and economy in the short and long run?
Economics › BoP,FDI,FPI,External Financing

2013

Though India allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in what is called multi-brand retail through the joint venture route in September 2012, the FDI, even after a year, has not picked up. Discuss the reasons.

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