APSC Mains 2023-24 General Studies (GS-3) Paper-III
General Studies-III (Technology, Economic Dev, Biodiversity, Environment, Disaster Management)
Full Marks: 250 Time: 3 hours
1. Describe briefly the salient features of the scheme Mukhya Mantri Nijut Maina (MMNM)’ launched by the Government of Assam to eliminate
child marriages. (Answer in 150 words) 10
child marriages. (Answer in 150 words) 10
2. Explain the pros and cons of development of railway stations through joint ventures under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What may be the
possible reactions of the general public? (Answer in 150 words) 5+5=10
3. “Indian Railways is the lifeline of the Indian economy.” Discuss the statement
in the context of three railway corridors announced in the Union Interim
Budget, 2024. (Answer in 150 words) 10
in the context of three railway corridors announced in the Union Interim
Budget, 2024. (Answer in 150 words) 10
4. Comment on the benefits and challenges of digital economy in India. (Answer in 150 words) 10
5. Discuss the significance of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ in reference
to rural economy and climate mitigation. (Answer in 150 words) 10
to rural economy and climate mitigation. (Answer in 150 words) 10
6. Explain the relationship among government procurement operations, minimum support prices (MSPs) and the creation of buffer stocks in the context
of Assam (Answer in 150 words) 10
of Assam (Answer in 150 words) 10
7. “Disasters affect girls and women in different ways than they affect boys and men.” Do you agree? Why are responses often gender-blind? How do you
ensure gender equality in disaster risk reduction in particular? (Answer in 150 words) 10
ensure gender equality in disaster risk reduction in particular? (Answer in 150 words) 10
8. Discuss the preparedness and mitigation measures that should be adopted
for reducing the impact of earthquakes in the context of Assam.
for reducing the impact of earthquakes in the context of Assam.
(Answer in 150 words) 10
9. What is the digital twin concept? How does it help an organization to arrive
at better decisions? Discuss the Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative of the
Government of India, (Answer in 150 words) 10
at better decisions? Discuss the Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative of the
Government of India, (Answer in 150 words) 10
10. Do you think that the Green Credit Programme can be used to circumvent
existing laws particularly those that deal with forest conservation? Substantiate
your answer. (Answer in 150 words) 10
existing laws particularly those that deal with forest conservation? Substantiate
your answer. (Answer in 150 words) 10
11. India’s first indigenous semiconductor assembly and test facility at
Jagiroad shall put Assam on the world semiconductor map and transform the
economic landscape of East India,”
Examine the above statement with reference to the economic opportunities and employment potential of this mega project. (Answer in 250 words) 15
Jagiroad shall put Assam on the world semiconductor map and transform the
economic landscape of East India,”
Examine the above statement with reference to the economic opportunities and employment potential of this mega project. (Answer in 250 words) 15
12. What are Nifty and Sensex? Comment on the growing popularity of
mutual funds investment in India. (Answer in 250 words) 15
mutual funds investment in India. (Answer in 250 words) 15
13. The Government of Assam has initiated the process of constructing bridges
over Brahmaputra at several places. Mention the places and discuss the
probable benefits and strategic importance of these bridges. (Answer in 250 words) 15
over Brahmaputra at several places. Mention the places and discuss the
probable benefits and strategic importance of these bridges. (Answer in 250 words) 15
14. Which is the implementing authority of the Project Cheetah in India and
which are the collaborating partners? What are the ecological objectives of
the project? Give your opinion on the implementation of the project so far. (Answer in 250 words) 15
which are the collaborating partners? What are the ecological objectives of
the project? Give your opinion on the implementation of the project so far. (Answer in 250 words) 15
15. Explain the causal links between environmental degradation and vulnerability to disasters. Suggest four steps that can be taken to minimize environmental degradation. (Answer in 250 words) 15
16. Describe, in detail, the Uttar Purva Transformative Industrialization
Scheme (UNNATI), 2024. How will it enhance industrial development and
job creation in North-East India? (Answer in 250 words) 15
Scheme (UNNATI), 2024. How will it enhance industrial development and
job creation in North-East India? (Answer in 250 words) 15
17. What is traditional knowledge? Suggest ways to use it for sustainable use
of forest and biodiversity. (Answer in 250 words) 15
of forest and biodiversity. (Answer in 250 words) 15
18. “Seventy-hour work week may offer a temporary burst of productivity, but at the expense of employees’ well-being, long-term output and overall social happiness.” Critically examine the statement. (Answer in 250 words) 15
19. Not all animals migrate by choice’ is a campaign against what activity? Suggest innovative steps to make the campaign a success. (Answer in 250 words) 15
20. “India has emerged as a Vishwa Mitra (global friend), a Vishwa Guru (global teacher) and a Vishwa Vaidya (global physician).” Examine the statement in
the light of the development made by India in recent years. (Answer in 250 words) 15
the light of the development made by India in recent years. (Answer in 250 words) 15