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  1. 2025 · GS3 · 10 marksWhat 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?
  2. 2025 · GS3 · 10 marksDistinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth?
  3. 2025 · GS3 · 10 marksExplain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.
  4. 2025 · GS3 · 15 marksExplain 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?
  5. 2024 · GS3 · 10 marksWhat are the causes of persistent high food inflation in India? Comment on the effectiveness of the monetary policy of the RBI to control this type of inflation.
  6. 2024 · GS3 · 15 marksDiscuss the merits and demerits of the four ‘Labour Codes’ in the context of labour market reforms in India. What has been the progress so far in these regards?
  7. 2024 · GS3 · 15 marksWhat is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government’s UDAN Scheme and its achievements.
  8. 2024 · GS3 · 10 marksExamine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reform period in India. To what extent has this been in consonance with achieving the objective of inclusive growth?
  9. 2024 · GS3 · 10 marksExplain the role of millets for ensuring health and nutritional security in India.
  10. 2023 · GS3 · 15 marksDistinguish between ‘care economy’ and ‘monetized economy’. How can care economy be brought into monetized economy through women empowerment?
  11. 2023 · GS3 · 10 marksFaster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard.
  12. 2023 · GS3 · 15 marksMost of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements.
  13. 2023 · GS3 · 10 marksWhat is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements.
  14. 2022 · GS3 · 15 marks“Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour activity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.
  15. 2022 · GS3 · 10 marksIs inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.
  16. 2022 · GS3 · 10 marksThe increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them?
  17. 2022 · GS3 · 10 marksWhy is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India.
  18. 2021 · GS3 · 15 marksDo you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced V-shapes recovery? Give reasons in support of your answer.
  19. 2021 · GS3 · 10 marksExplain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.
  20. 2021 · GS3 · 10 marksDistinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.
  21. 2021 · GS3 · 15 marks“Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth. ”Discuss in the light of India’s experience.
  22. 2020 · GS3 · 10 marksDefine potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realising its potential GDP?
  23. 2020 · GS3 · 10 marksExplain intragenerational and intergenerational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.
  24. 2020 · GS3 · 15 marksWhat are the major factors responsible for making the rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success, how has this system become bane in India?