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GS 3

UPSC Mains 2020

20 questions · 250 marks · Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management

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Internal Security15 Marks

Q1.Analyse internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard.

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Directive: Analyse
Internal Security15 Marks

Q2.What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in the Eastern part of India? What strategy should the Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas?

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Directive: Explain
Disaster Management15 Marks

Q3.Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach.

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Directive: Discuss
Environment & Ecology15 Marks

Q5.Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose?

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Directive: Describe
Science & Technology15 Marks

Q6.COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management of the pandemic.

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Directive: Give an account
Economy15 Marks

Q8.What are the major factors responsible for making the rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success, how has this system become bane in India?

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Directive: Explain
Economy15 Marks

Q9.Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions?

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Directive: Explain
Economy15 Marks

Q10.Explain the meaning of investment in an economy in terms of capital formation. Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a concession agreement between a public entity and a private entity.

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Directive: Explain
Internal Security10 Marks

Q11.For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to be taken to deny local support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception among locals.

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Directive: Discuss
Environment & Ecology10 Marks

Q13.What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security?

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Directive: Explain
Environment & Ecology10 Marks

Q14.How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006?

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Directive: Discuss
Economy10 Marks

Q17.What are the challenges and opportunities of the food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?

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Directive: Explain
Economy10 Marks

Q19.Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realising its potential GDP?

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Directive: Define, explain
Economy10 Marks

Q20.Explain intragenerational and intergenerational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.

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Directive: Explain