APSC Mains PYQs | Previous Year Questions | GS PAPER III | YEAR 2023

GS PAPER III YEAR 2023 Previous Year Questions (PYQs) | APSC Mains Examination Describe briefly…

GS PAPER III YEAR 2023 Previous Year Questions (PYQs) | APSC Mains Examination

  1. Describe briefly the salient features of the scheme ‘Mukhya Mantri NijutMaina (MMNM)’ launched by the Government of Assam to eliminate child. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  2. A major paradigm shift in flood management in Assam has been planned with the proposed ‘Innovative Integration of Wetlands with River Brahmaputra for Flood water Diversion’. Accordingly, an amount of fi 200 crores has been earmarked for this purpose in the State Budget of 2O24—25. Elaborate the main features of the project and examine its feasibility in flood management. (Answer in 150 words} 10
  3. “Indian Railways is the lifeline of the Indian ” Discuss the statement in the context of three railway corridors announcedin the Union Interim Budget, 2024. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  4. Comment on the benefits and challenges of digital economy in   (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
  6. Explain the relationship among government procurement operations, minimum support prices (MSPs) and the creation of buffer stocks in the contextof  (Answer in 150 words)  10
  7. “Disasters affect girls and women in different ways than 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
  8. Discuss the preparedness and mitigation measures that should be adopted 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
  10. Do you think 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
  11. “ Indias 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.”(Answer in 150 words) 10
  12. What are Nifty and Sensex? Comment on the growing popularity of mutual fund investment in India. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  13. The Government of Assam has initiated the process of constructing bridges over Brahmaputra at several  Mention the places and discuss the probable benefits and strategic importance of these bridges. (Answer in 250 words) 20
  14. Explain the causallinks between environmental degradation and vulnerability to disasters. Suggest four steps that can be taken to minimize environmental degradation. (Answer in 250 words) 20
  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) 20
  16. Which is the implementing authority of the Project Cheetah in India and which are the collaborating partners7 What are the ecological objectives of the project? Give your opinion on the implementation of the project so far.  (Answer in 250 words ) 20
  17. Describe,in detail, the Uttar Purva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI),  How will it enhance industrial development and job creation in North-East India7 {Answer in 250 words) 20
  18. What is traditional knowledge  Suggest ways to use it for sustainable use of forest and biodiversity. (Answer in 250 words)  20
  19. “Severity-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) 20

  1. “Notall animals migrate by choice’ is a campaign against what activity7 Suggest Innovative steps to make the campaign a success (Answer in 250 words)   20
  2. India has emerged as a Vishwa Mitra (global friend), a Vishwa teacher) and a Vishwa Vaidya {global physician).” Examine the the light of the development made by India in recent years (Answer in 250 words)  20
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