UPPSC MAINS 2023 Paper-3

Points to Remember: Money laundering’s impact on economic sovereignty. Role of ICT in facilitating money laundering. Challenges in combating money laundering in the digital age. Strategies for mitigating the threat. Introduction: Money laundering, the process of disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income, is a significant threat to a nation’s economic sovereignty. It undermines the … Read more “Money laundering poses a serious threat to a country’s economic sovereignty. Information and communication technology has made it more challenging.” Explain.

Points to Remember: Positive and negative impacts of the media revolution globally and in India. Media’s role in national and international security (both constructive and destructive). Balanced perspective considering both benefits and drawbacks. Introduction: The media revolution, driven by technological advancements like the printing press, radio, television, and the internet, has profoundly reshaped societies globally. … Read more What positive and negative changes occurred due to the media revolution in India and around the world? Explain the role of media in national and international security.

Keywords: Natural disasters, manmade disasters, disaster management, India, effectiveness. Required Approach: Primarily factual and analytical, with some elements of opinion regarding the effectiveness of India’s disaster management system. Points to Remember: Defining natural and manmade disasters. Categorizing different types of each. Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of India’s disaster management system. Suggesting improvements for better … Read more Distinguish between natural and manmade disasters. Also, elucidate the effectiveness of the disaster management system in India.

Points to Remember: Effectiveness of PDS in price stabilization and food affordability. Strengths and weaknesses of the PDS. Challenges faced by the PDS and potential improvements. Role of technology and governance in improving PDS efficiency. Introduction: The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a government-sponsored network of food grain distribution in India. Its primary objective is … Read more “The Public Distribution System (PDS) has proved to be the most effective instrument of Government policy over the years in stabilizing prices and making food available to consumers at affordable prices.” Explain the statement.

Points to Remember: India’s growing energy demand. Reliance on fossil fuels and its consequences. The push towards renewable and sustainable energy. Government policies and initiatives. Challenges and opportunities in the transition. Introduction: India’s energy demand is escalating rapidly, driven by its burgeoning population, industrialization, and economic growth. Currently, a significant portion of this demand is … Read more What steps are being taken to meet the continuously increasing demand for energy resources in India? Discuss with special reference to renewable and sustainable energy resources.

Points to Remember: India’s strengths in agricultural biotechnology, pharmaceutical biotechnology, and industrial biotechnology. Focus on the socio-economic impact, particularly on poverty alleviation. Highlight both successes and challenges. Suggest policy recommendations for maximizing the benefits for the poor. Introduction: India has emerged as a significant player in the global biotechnology landscape, leveraging its scientific expertise and … Read more What are India’s main achievements in biotechnology? How will these help in the upliftment of poor sections of society?

Points to Remember: NITI Aayog’s objectives: Cooperative federalism, inclusive growth, sustainable development, and achieving SDGs. Key differences from Planning Commission: Shift from centralized planning to collaborative federalism, focus on policy advocacy and knowledge creation, and a more flexible and outcome-oriented approach. Introduction: NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), established in 2015, replaced the Planning … Read more State the important objectives of NITI Aayog. How are the principles and functions of NITI Aayog different from those of the Planning Commission? Comment.

Keywords: Inclusive growth, India, issues, challenges. Required Approach: Primarily factual and analytical, with some opinion-based elements in the conclusion regarding policy recommendations. Points to Remember: Definition and scope of inclusive growth. Key dimensions of inclusive growth (economic, social, environmental). Issues and challenges in achieving inclusive growth in India (poverty, inequality, unemployment, etc.). Policy interventions and … Read more Explain the concept of inclusive growth. What are the issues and challenges with inclusive growth in India?

Points to Remember: India’s commitment to the SDGs. Key SDG targets and their relevance to India. Government schemes and initiatives. Role of civil society and private sector. Challenges and limitations. Future strategies and recommendations. Introduction: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2015, represent a global call to action to end … Read more Describe the various efforts being made in India to achieve the ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs).

Keywords: Food security, challenges, India, measures. Required Approach: Primarily factual and analytical, with some elements of opinion-based suggestions for improvement. Points to Remember: India’s diverse geography and population pose unique food security challenges. Existing programs have had successes but also limitations. Climate change significantly impacts food production. Infrastructure gaps hinder efficient food distribution. Socio-economic factors … Read more “Despite various measures to address food security, major challenges remain.” Explain with reference to India.