1. Economic planning in India, objectives and achievements, Role of NITI Aayog, Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
2. Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social Justice and Inclusive growth
3. Components of Government Budgets and Financial System
Economic Planning in India
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Objectives & Achievements
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Role of NITI Aayog
- What are the objectives of NITI Aayog? Explain its three years action plan. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- State the important objectives of NITI Aayog. How are the principles and functions of NITI Aayog different from those of the planning commission ? Comment. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Throw light on the ‘Pusuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India’. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- What do you understand by “leaving no one behind” with reference to sustainable development goals? (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- What is Sustainable Development Goal-2030? Discuss the relevances of different agenda associated with it. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- Describe the various efforts being made in India to achieve the ‘Sustainable Development Goals’. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Poverty
- What is meant by ‘Linc of Poverty’? Explain the ‘Poverty Alleviation’ Programme of India. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- What are the major challenges in reducing poverty and inequality in India? (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
Social Justice and Inclusive Growth
- Discuss as to what extent the policy of economic growth with equality and distributive justice has been successful in the fulfilment of the objectives of inclusive growth in India. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- What do you mean by ‘Inclusive Growth’? How inclusive growth is helpful in reducing poverty and inequalities in India? Explain. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- How does the strategy of inclusive growth intend to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together? Explain. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- “Inclusive growth has now become the central point of developmental strategy.” Discuss the statement in the context of India. Also suggest remedial actions to achieve this growth. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Explain the concept of inclusive growth. What are the issues and challenges with inclusive growth in India? Explain. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Unemployment
Components of Government Budgets and Financial System
4. Major Crops, Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce, e-technology in the aid of farmers
5. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices, Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, Limitations, revamping, Issues of buffer stocks and food security, Technology missions in agriculture
6. Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management
7. Land reforms in India since independence
18. Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry
Agricultural
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Major Crops
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Types of irrigation and irrigation systems
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Storage
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Transport and marketing of agricultural produce
E-technology in the aid of farmers
- Explain the implications of using E-technology to help the farmers. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
- What do you understand by digital agriculture? Comment on its benefits (125 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies
(Note: No question has been asked about this subject in the last 6 years.)
Minimum Support Prices
(Note: No question has been asked about this subject in the last 6 years.)
Public Distribution System
(objectives, functioning, Limitations, revamping)
Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security
- Discuss the provisions of National Food Security Act, 2013. What reforms are required to strengthen the food security? Explain. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- “Despite various measures to address food security, major challenges remain.” Explain with reference to India. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
- Explain the challenges of food security in India. How can they be removed? Explain. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
Technology Missions in Agriculture
- What is meant by ‘Technology Mission’ in Indian agriculture? Discuss its objectives. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- What is technology in mission in agriculture? State its usefulness. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
Issues in Agriculture
Horticulture
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Forestry
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Animal Husbandry
(Note: No question has been asked about this subject in the last 6 years.)
Food Processing
(scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management)
- What is Pradhanmantri Kisan Sampada (SAMPADA) Yojana? Mention its objectives and provisions. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- Indian food processing industry has not grown iwth the pace of developed countries.” Discuss it. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- Evaluate the policies of the Government of India regarding the promotion of food processing and related industries. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
- What is supply chain management? Highlight its importance in the context of food processing industry in India. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
Land reforms in India since independence
8. Effects of liberalization and globalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth
Effects of Liberalization and Globalization on the Economy
- Evaluate the effects of globalization on industrial development in India. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- Examine the impact of globalization on employment of formal sector of India. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- Discuss the effects of globalisation and liberalisation policies on Indian economy with particular reference to foreign trade, capital flows and technology transfer. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Discuss the impact of globalisation on trade, employment, particularly women employment, equality of income and wealth distribution etc. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- What is the Public Private Partnership Model in defence? (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
9. Infrastructure– Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc.
Infrastructure
- Explain the pillars of PM Gati Shakti Yojana. Do you think that it will create competitiveness and better connectivity? Discuss. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- “Infrastructure plays an important role in the economic development of a country.” Discuss. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Energy
- Examine the financial and technical viability of solar energy projects in India. Also discuss the Government Schemes launched to promote solar energy in the country. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Discuss the causes of energy crisis in India (125 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- What is ‘S.CNG”? Describe its different uses. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- What steps are being taken to meet the continuously increasing demand of energy resources in India? Discuss with special reference to renewable and sustainable energy resources. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Roads
(Note: No question has been asked about this subject in the last 6 years.)
Ports
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Airports
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Railways
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10. Science and Technology– Developments and applications in everyday life and in National Security, India’s Science and Technology policy
11. Achievements of Indians in science & technology, indigenization of technology. Developments of New technologies, transfer of technology, dual and critical use of technologies
12. Awareness of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Space Technology, Computers, Energy resources, nano-technology, microbiology, and biotechnology. Issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR), and digital rights
Science and Technology
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Applications in Everyday Life
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Applications in National Security
- Explain with examples the role of science and technology in enhancing national power. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- Explain logically the role and effects of artificial intelligence in military and civil sectors. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Discuss the role of science and technology in national security. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Discuss the challenges of National Security in the age of Globalization. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- What is Cyber Security Science? Mention its importance. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- Cyber crimes are a big threat to national security. How can a country be protected from these crimes ? (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
- “How far social media can be utilized as a significant fool in strengthening national security?” Explain. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
India’s Science and Technology Policy
- Mention the earmarked fields, alm and special powers provided to Indian citizens in Technology Vision Document 2035. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- “Nuclear deterrance is the only effective alternative to counter the deadly genocidal nuclear weapons.” Analytically explain this statement. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- Explain Science, Technology and Innovation Policy-2020 (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- What is National Policy in India related to Artificial Intelligence? Explain in detail. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology
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Achievements in Indigenization of Technology
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Developments of New Technologies
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Transfer of Technology
Dual & Critical Use of Technologies
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Awareness Of Information Technology
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Space Technology
- What is ‘Blood moon’? When does it happen? (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023](correction)
- What are the key objectives of India’s moon mission program ‘Chandrayaan-3’? (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Communication Technology (ICT)
Computers
Energy Resources
(Note: No question has been asked about this subject in the last 6 years.)
Nano-technology
Microbiology & Biotechnology
- Discuss the fields in which the application of biotechnology are being done. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- What are India’s main achievements in biotechnology? How will these help in the upliftment of poor sections of society? (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Issues Relating to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Digital Rights
- What are ‘digital right? Discuss their objectives. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- Discuss the Digital India Programme of India. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
13. Environmental security and Ecosystems, Conservation of Wildlife, Biodiversity, Environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Environment
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Environmental security and Ecosystems
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Conservation of Wildlife
Biodiversity
Environmental Pollution and Degradation
- Write a note on “Problem of Equilibrium between Economic Development and Carbon Emission.” (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- Explain E-pollution and space pollution. What measures are suggested for its management? (125 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
Environmental Impact Assessment
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14. Disaster as a Non-traditional security and safety challenge, disaster mitigation and management
Disaster Management
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Non-traditional Security and Safety Challenges
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Disaster Mitigation and Management
- Explain different types and works of disaster management. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- What is the role of Government in Disaster Management? Will it be appropriate to train local citizens for this? Give reasons in support of your answer. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- What are the types of disasters? Elucidate its management in India. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Distinguish between natural and manmade disasters. Also, elucidate the effectiveness of the disaster management system in India. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
- Discuss the disaster management in India at the Centre, State and District levels. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
15. Challenges of International Security– Issues of Nuclear proliferation, Causes and spread of extremism, Communication networks, role of media and social networking, Basics of cyber security, money laundering and human trafficking
International Security
Issues of Nuclear Proliferation
- At present in emerging security challenges, how nuclear weapons can be advantageous in India’s security management? Explain it. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- Describe in detail the issues of nuclear proliferation and existing control mechanism. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
Causes & Spread of Extremism
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Communication Networks
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Basics of Cyber Security
Role of Media
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Role of Social Networking
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Human Trafficking
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Money Laundering
- Analyse ‘Money Laundering’ and ‘Human Trafficking’ as a non-traditional’ security challenges. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- “Money laundering poses a serious threat to a country’s economic sovereignty. Information and communication technology has made it more challenging.” Explain. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
16. India’s internal security challenges– Terrorism, corruption, insurgency and organized crimes
17. Role, kind and mandate of security forces, Higher defense organizations in India
India’s Internal Security
- What is ‘Revolution in Military Affairs (RMN)’ in security Perspective of India? (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- ‘Armed Forces Special powers Act’ of the Parliament of India has come under criticism by the states as being draconian and sometimes as un-constitutional. Examine analytically. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
Terrorism
- ‘Narco Terrorism’ is a threat to India’s internal security, Discuss it. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- Terrorism and corruption hinder the internal security of any nation. Critically examine. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
Corruption
(Note: No question has been asked about this subject in the last 6 years.)
Organized Crimes
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Insurgency
- Explain in detail the state of insurgency in North-Eastern India after independence. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Explain the steps taken by the government to counter Naxalism in India. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- What is meant by insurgency? Explain. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
Role, Kind & Mandate of Security Forces
- Role of media and social networking is important in internal security. Analyse. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- How can India’s security forces be strengthened? Give your suggestions. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]