UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 3

Section A

Total Questions: 05 | Marks per Question: 04 | Word Limit: 50 Words

What is Information Technology and how does it impact our daily life?
How does transportation-infrastructure impact the marketing of agricultural products?
What do you understand by a Biosphere Reserve? Name some biosphere reserves of India.
Does economic backwardness make certain regions more vulnerable to the spread of extremism in India? Give reasons for your answer.
What are the precautions that should be taken when an earthquake occurs?

Total Questions: 10 | Marks per Question: 08 | Word Limit: 100 Words

What is the digital India initiative of Government of India and how information technology is being used to empower its citizens?
The fear associated with nuclear energy is a myth and Small Modular Reactors (SMR) are a viable-option for achieving net zero emission targets. Critically analyse the above statement.
What are the benefits of Digital Technology integration in Indian Agriculture?
Discuss the challenges and opportunities in promoting inclusive development in rural India.
Explain the components of land reforms in India. What are the major obstacles in the implementation of land reforms?
Explain the structure of agriculture supply chain. What are the major challenges of agriculture supply chain in India?
What is photochemical smog? Explain its adverse effects.
How does atmospheric carbon dioxide $(CO_{2})$ emission impact crop productivity?
Critically examine the impact of legal restrictions on media with special reference to India’s security issues.
Do you agree that India should adopt a ‘Unified Border Management Agency’ to counter crime-terror nexus? Give reasons for your answer.

Total Questions: 10 | Marks per Question: 10 | Word Limit: 150 Words

“Robotics can potentially transform different sectors and industries in India”, discuss. Analyze the issues in Indian robotics ecosystem that require urgent attention.
How does biotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture? Discuss in the context of Uttarakhand.
Elucidate four engines of development announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. Give a brief account of the main steps taken in this regard.
“Although the era of Five-Year Plans has come to an end in India, but the system of planning is still relevant.” Discuss the statement.
Critically analyse the role of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan in overcoming infrastructure bottlenecks in India.
Why the Nuclear Energy Mission is being seen as a transformative shift in India’s energy landscape? Explain.
What do you understand by Municipality Solid Waste? Explain the various methods involved in Solid Waste Management.
Analyse the International initiatives for mitigating global climate change.
“India’s digital transformation has brought important social and economic advantages but it has also changed the dynamics of internal security.” Critically examine this statement.
Describe the special features of Disaster Management and suggest disaster management strategies for general management.