UPSC Mains 2025 GS3 Previous Year Questions

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1. PYQ 01 · Explain how the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) can be used as a tool for assessing the fiscal performance of states in India. In what way would it encourage the states to adopt prudent and sustainable fiscal policies?
2. PYQ 02 · Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India.
3. PYQ 03 · Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processing industries for generating employment opportunities.
4. PYQ 04 · India aims to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry in India? Mention the salient features of the India Semiconductor Mission.
5. PYQ 05 · What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and bilateralism? How can these challenges be met?
6. PYQ 06 · The fusion energy programme in India has steadily evolved over the past few decades. Mention India's contributions to the -- International Fusion energy project (ITER). What will be the implications of the success of this project for the future of global energy?
7. PYQ 07 · Discuss the rationale of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. What are its achievements? In what way can the functioning and outcomes of the scheme be improved?
8. PYQ 08 · Why is maritime security vital to protect India's sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.
9. PYQ 09 · Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.
10. PYQ 10 · Seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifers is a major concern in India. What are the causes of seawater intrusion and the remedial measures to combat this hazard?
11. PYQ 11 · Terrorism is a global scourge. How has it manifested in India? Elaborate with contemporary examples. What are the counter measures adopted by the State? Explain.
12. PYQ 12 · The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. What do you understand by LWE and how are the people affected by it? What measures have been taken by the government to eliminate LWE? What are the major challenges to internal security and peace
13. PYQ 13 · What are the major challenges to internal security and peace process in the North-Eastern States? Map the various peace accords and agreements initiated by the government in the past decade.
14. PYQ 14 · How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology can play a crucial role in this endeavour?
15. PYQ 15 · How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture? How can this technology help to uplift the socio-economic status of farmers?
16. PYQ 16 · Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth?
17. PYQ 17 · What is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)? What is the potential role of CCUS in tackling climate change?
18. PYQ 18 · Mineral resources are fundamental to the country's economy and these are exploited by mining. Why is mining considered an environmental hazard? Explain the remedial measures required to reduce the environmental hazard due to mining.
19. PYQ 19 · Write a review on India's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement (2015) and mention how these have been further strengthened in COP26 (2021). In this direction, how has the first Nationally Determined Contribution intended by India been updated in 2022? Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India.
20. PYQ 20 · Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India. What are the steps taken by the government to mitigate such depletion of groundwater?