Mains Practice Questions

Q. What factors have contributed to the growing activity in biotechnology in India, and how has this development benefited the biopharmaceutical sector? (250 Words)

Q. Evaluate whether steady GDP growth and low inflation indicate a well-performing Indian economy. Justify your argument. (150 Words)

Q. Cybersecurity is becoming a key component of national security. Discuss the challenges faced by India in protecting its cyberspace and the steps to be taken to ensure a robust cybersecurity framework.(250 Words)

Q. Explain the concepts of the 'care economy' and the 'monetized economy.' In what ways can women's empowerment facilitate the inclusion of the care economy within the formal monetized economy?(150 Words)

Q. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of India’s disaster management framework. Suggest key reforms to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience in the face of growing climate risks. (250 words)

Q. Systemic inefficiencies are often at the root of banking crises. In this context, analyze the significance of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in revealing the structural challenges of the Indian banking sector. (150 words)

Q. Agriculture is a vital sector for India’s economy but faces several challenges. Discuss these challenges and propose measures to address them. (250 words)

Q. Critically evaluate the effect of financial inclusion initiatives on improving access to banking services in rural and remote regions of India.(150 words)

Q. Energy security encompasses availability, accessibility, affordability, and environmental sustainability. Critically examine how India’s energy source diversification strategy addresses these dimensions of energy security. (250 words)

Q. "The food processing industry is a sunrise sector with the potential to boost the economy." Discuss its role in reducing post-harvest losses and enhancing income and employment. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the strategic, economic, and technological dimensions of transforming India from a major defence importer to a potential global defence manufacturing hub. (250 words)

Q. Analyze the role of the logistics sector in India's economic transformation. Discuss the key challenges hindering its potential and propose strategic interventions to enhance its efficiency and competitiveness. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the structural factors responsible for growth-employment mismatch in India and propose strategic interventions to ensure growth that is both robust and employment-intensive. (250 words)

Q. Analyze the role of technology and innovation in transforming India's manufacturing sector. How can India better prepare for Industry 4.0? (250 words)

Q. Despite multiple policy initiatives, air pollution remains a persistent problem in India. Identify the key implementation gaps and suggest measures to improve air quality management. (250 Words)

Q. How can the circular economy model help in addressing India's twin challenges of economic growth and environmental degradation? Illustrate with examples. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the role of indigenous and traditional knowledge in disaster risk reduction. Analyze how local community practices can be further integrated with scientific approaches to develop more effective disaster management strategies. (250 words)

Q. Examine the ecological and socio-economic implications of climate change on India's coastal biodiversity. How can integrated coastal zone management help mitigate the potential long-term impacts on marine ecosystems? (250 words)

Q. As AI holds immense potential for transformation but comes with a substantial environmental cost. Discuss its environmental challenges and suggest measures to reduce its impact. (150 words)

Q. "Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a potential solution for clean energy transition."Examine the prospects and challenges of SMRs in India's nuclear energy strategy. (150 words)

Q. Explain the concept of ‘information warfare’ and discuss how misinformation and social media manipulation can pose challenges to India’s internal security. (150 words)

Q. “India’s rapid economic growth has not translated into equitable development”. Analyze the key structural challenges hindering inclusive growth and suggest policy measures to bridge the gap. (250 words)

Q. India's coastal ecosystems face multiple threats from climate change and development pressures. Examine the effectiveness of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms in protecting these vulnerable ecosystems.. (250 words)

Q. "India's space sector privatization marks a paradigm shift from being capability-driven to market-driven." Evaluate the opportunities and challenges in this transition, with special reference to IN-SPACe. (250 words)

Q. How can emerging technologies in weather forecasting and climate modeling help India better prepare for climate change impacts? Discuss with examples. (150 words)

Q. To what extent has India's federal fiscal architecture been able to address regional economic disparities? Analyze with reference to recent reforms in center-state financial relations. (250 words)

Q. "India's wetlands continue to degrade despite being under legal protection. Examine the implementation challenges of wetland conservation in India and suggest innovative approaches for their protection. (250 words)

Q. "Despite having a strong IT services sector, India lags in developing deep-tech capabilities." Analyze the structural and institutional factors behind this gap and suggest measures to build a robust innovation ecosystem. (250 words)

Q. "Soil pollution is intrinsically linked to water pollution and biodiversity loss." Discuss how an integrated approach to environmental protection can help address the challenges of soil contamination in India. (250 words)

Q. "Multi-modal connectivity is crucial for optimizing India's logistics infrastructure." In light of this statement, examine the role of Bharatmala and Dedicated Freight Corridors in transforming India's logistics landscape. (250 words)