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UPSC CSE 2021 Mains GS-3 Paper Analysis

UPSC CSE 2021 Mains GS-3 Paper Analysis Mark Distribution: 1. Economy and Agriculture - 100 2. Environment and Ecology - 35 3. Science and Technology - 40 4. Internation Security - 40 5. Disaster Management - 35 Remarks: 1. Difficulty level of paper is moderate to tough 2. Little unconventional paper as questions are more factual.. Number of conceptual questions reduced compared to previous years (similar to last year) 3. Factual questions means, if you know it then you stand good chance of scoring good, but if you don't, then you loose almost all the marks. 3. Some extremely difficult questions such as comparison of GDP estimation methodology before and after 2015, technical features of s-400, difference in Global Air Quality Guidlines, etc. 4. Slight shift in economy as more questions are asked from static syllabus. 5. Environment questions are tough and unconventional. 6. Internal security and Disaster management came out to be saviours with conventional and straightforward ques...

UPSC CSE Mains GS-3 2021 Questions

 UPSC CSE Mains GS-3  2021 Questions  Q.1)  Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.  (Answer in 150 words) Q.2)  Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets. (Answer in 150 words) Q.3) How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers?  (Answer in 150 words) Q.4)  How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis? (Answer in 150 words) Q.5) How is the S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world?  (Answer in 150 words) Q.6)  Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at the World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November 2021. When was this idea first floated in the Interna...

UPSC CSE Mains GS-2 2021 Questions

UPSC CSE Mains GS-2  2021 Questions Q1. ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions. (Answer in  150 words) 10 Q2. Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness. (Answer in  150 words) 10 Q3. How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the states to improve their fiscal position?(Answer in  150 words) 10 Q4. To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India? (Answer in  150 words) 10 Q5. “Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies. (Answer in  150 words) 10 Q6. “Besides being a moral imperative of Welfare State, primary health structu...