GS Paper 3
Infrastructure & Investment
Energy, ports, roads, airports, railways, investment models (PPP, BOT, HAM), logistics, urban infrastructure.
2026
Explain the key challenges for India's energy security. What measures do you suggest for ensuring energy security along with economic growth and sustainability ?
2024
Evaluate the success of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme in enhancing regional air connectivity and boosting regional tourism and trade in India.
Explain the working of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology behind FASTag electronic toll collection and analyze its socio-economic impacts on national transport logistics.
2023
Explain the concept of National Logistics Policy (NLP) 2022. How does it aim to bring down logistics costs to single digits of GDP?
2022
Renewable energy transition is key to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. What are the technological and financial challenges in integrating solar and wind power with the national electricity grid?
2021
"Investment in infrastructure is essentially a prerequisite for rapid and inclusive economic growth." Evaluate this in the context of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.
2020
What are the main features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) initiated by the Government of India? What are its limitations?
2019
Examine the development of Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) in India. How will they decongest passenger tracks and reduce logistics turnaround time?
2018
Analyze the significance of the Bharatmala Pariyojana in improving freight logistics efficiency and highway connectivity across economic corridors.
2017
Examine the development of inland waterways as an alternative mode of transport in India. What are the economic, environmental and navigational challenges involved?
2016
Examine the potential of renewable energy in India with special reference to the National Solar Mission. What are the key financing and technological hurdles?
2015
Analyze the reasons for the acute financial distress of power distribution companies (DISCOMs) in India. How does the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) address these structural issues?
2014
The infrastructure deficit in India has been a major drag on economic growth. Examine the role of Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in mobilizing long-term capital.
2013
Examine the major impediments to private investment in infrastructure projects in India, with particular reference to land acquisition and environmental clearances.