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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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Economics › Demographic Dividend

Economics › Demographic Dividend

2014

“While we flaunt India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates of employ ability.”What are we missing while doing so? Where will the jobs that India desperately needs come from? Explain
Economics › Digital Payments,Digital Infrastructure

Economics › Digital Payments,Digital Infrastructure

2023

What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements.
Economics › Economic Growth,LPG,Planning

Economics › Economic Growth,LPG,Planning

2022

“Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour productivity.”Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.
Economics › Economic Growth,LPG,Planning

2021

Do you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced V- shapes recovery? Give reasons in support of your answer.
Economics › Economic Growth,LPG,Planning

2017

Among several factors for India’s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?
Economics › Financial Inclusion,PSL

Economics › Financial Inclusion,PSL

2022

Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.
Economics › Financial Inclusion,PSL

2016

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is necessary for bringing unbanked to the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this for financial inclusion of the poorer section of the Indian society? Give arguments to justify your option.
Economics › Food Processing Sector

Economics › Food Processing Sector

2025

Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processing industries for generating employment opportunities.
Economics › Food Processing Sector

2022

Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India
Economics › Food Processing Sector

2020

What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?

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