Mains Practice Questions

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. 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. 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. 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. "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. "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. "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)

Q. "Private sector participation in internal security can be a game changer for enhancing resource optimization and inclusion." Discuss this statement while suggesting safeguards to ensure accountability. (250 words)

Q. "Financial inclusion is necessary but not sufficient for inclusive growth." In light of this statement, evaluate India's progress in achieving comprehensive inclusive growth. (250 words)

Q. "India has set ambitious targets for Land Degradation Neutrality by 2030. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in achieving these targets." (250 words)

Q. The informal sector remains both a strength and vulnerability of the Indian economy. Analyze the challenges in formalizing the informal sector while preserving its employment generation potential." (250 words)

Q. Differentiate between Hazard, Vulnerability, and Risk in the context of disaster management, and explain their interrelationship with suitable examples. (150 words)

Q. "Forests are not only vital for ecological balance but also crucial for India’s socio-economic development." Discuss the significance of forests in India in light of the findings of the India State of Forest Report 2023. (250 words)

Q. "Banning single-use plastics is not enough to solve the plastic pollution crisis." Discuss this statement with alternative strategies for sustainable plastic management in India. (250 words)

Q. What is the relationship between e-commerce growth and the required investment in logistics infrastructure and last-mile delivery capabilities?. (250 words)

Q. Examine the intersection of sustainable development goals and the Sendai Framework. How can integrated approaches to disaster risk reduction contribute to broader socio-economic development? (250 words)

Q. Evaluate the potential of nanotechnology in enhancing India's defense and strategic capabilities. (150 words)

Q. Analyze the strategic significance of technological indigenization for India's and economic sovereignty, with reference to recent developments in this area. (150 words)

Q. Evaluate the economic impact of GST implementation on small and medium enterprises in India. What strategies can be adopted to further simplify the GST framework to better support their growth and sustainability? (250 words)