UPSC Mains-2020 – General Studies 3 Trend Analysis

No. Question Why UPSC Asked this question?
01 Explain intergenerational and intragenerational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable growth. (Answer in 150 words)
  • question demands clarity of concepts like equity, inclusive growth
  • Analytical Question.

Did you Notice

  • Question on this theme asked in 2017, 2018, 2019 and previously.
02 Define potential GDP and its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP? ( Answer in 150 words.)
  • direct question.
  • About potential GDP, Determinants, etc.

Did you Notice

  • Question on GDP asked in 2017 & 2019.
03 What are the main constraints in transports and marketing of agricultural produce in India? ( Answer in 150 words.)
  • Question from syllabus

Did you Notice

  • Question on Supply chain management covered in 2013, 2014, 2018 & 2019.
04 What are the challenges and opportunities in food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers can sustainably be increased by encouraging food processing? ( Answer in 150 words)
  • Question from syllabus
  • Hint: country’s first Agriculture Export Policy with an aim to double farmers income..  (Dec 24, 2018).

Did you Notice

  • Question on Food Processing asked in 2017, 2018 & 2019.
05 What do you understand by nanotechnology? And how its helping in health sector? ( Answer in 150 words.)
  • direct question
  • write about nanotechnology.
  • specific application/points are expected, like – diagnosis, medications, etc.

Did you Notice

  • Question on nanotechnology asked in 2016
06 How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by science-based technologies? (Answer in 150 words)
  • Question from Syllabus on Technological Missions
07 How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006? (Answer in 150 words)
  • Question directly sourced from Current Affairs.
  • Hint: The draft of the proposed EIA, 2020 which seeks to amend existing EIA 2006 is open to public comments…  (Jun 27, 2020).

Did you Notice

  • Question on Environmental impact assessment asked in 2014
08 What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security? (Answer in 150 words)
  • Direct question about government schemes & policies.
  • Hint: Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) was launched last year  (Jul 2, 2019).
09 Discuss different types of Cybercrimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace. (Answer in 150 words)
  • Question from Syllabus
  • EY’s India edition, one of the highest number of cyber threats have been detected in India, and the country ranks second in terms of targeted attacks
  • Hint: EY’s latest Global Information Security Survey (GISS) 2018-19 (April 10, 2019).
  • Hint: The recent digital security breach by a spyware called Pegasus compromised phones of multiple activists, journalists and lawyers in India. (Nov 21, 2019).

Did you Notice

  • Cyber security covered in 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2019.
10 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. (Answer in 150 words)
  • Question from Syllabus

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  • Question on Border area management Previously covered in 2014, 2016 & 2019.
11 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 private entity.(Answer in 250 words)
  • Analytical question
12 Explain the rationale behind Goods and Services Tax(Compensation to states)act of 2017.How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions? (Answer in 250 words)
  • Question directly sourced from Current Affairs
  • Hint: New federal tensions- central failed or lacked in giving GST compensations to states. (Sep 4, 2020).

Did you Notice

  • Question on GST asked in 2019.
13 What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success how has this system become bane in India?(Answer in 250 words)
  • Question from syllabus on cropping pattern

Did you Notice

  • Similar question asked in 2017 & 2018.
14 Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario. (Answer in 250 words)
  • Question from syllabus on irrigation system
  • Hint:  India set to become water scarce country by 2025. (Aug 31, 2019).
15 COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crises.Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management of the Pandemic.(Answer in 250 words)
  • application-based question
  • Technology aid during a pandemic-
  • Video summit (international, national)- saving government expenditure unnecessary.
  • Telemedicine., etc.
16 Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our government for this purpose? (Answer in 250 words)
  • Current Affairs based questions.
  • A lot of initiatives have been taken in the past few years to harness solar energy for electricity.
  • examples like Naramda canal top solar power plant,
  • setting up of largest solar power plant in Karnataka , etc..
17 What are the features of the National Clean Air Programme(NCAP) initiated by the government of India? (Answer in 250 words)
  • Current Affairs based questions.
18 Discuss the recent measures initiated in the disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach. (Answer in 250 words)
  • Current Affairs based questions.
  • The earlier disaster management strategy of India involved rescue, relief and rehabilitation;
  • How the recent measures propound the ethos of prediction, prevention and protection.
  • Hint:  disaster management act was in news due to flood in assam and Bihar, Covid-19 pandemic. (July 28, 2020).
19 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? (Answer in 250 words)
  • Question from syllabus on left-wing extremism
20 Analyze 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. (Answer in 250 words)
  • Analytical question
  • Write about Threats and transborder crimes with each country
  • examples of CIBMS, Bold QUIT, Integrated Check posts, Operation Meghdoot, etc.

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