Comprehensive Practice Set - Economy: infrastructure-investment

Discuss the rationale of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. What are its achievements? In what way can the functioning and outcomes of the scheme be improved?

India aims to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry in India? Mention the salient features of the India Semiconductor Mission.

What is the technology being employed for electronic toll collection on highways? What are its advantages and limitations? What are the proposed changes that will make this process seamless? Would this transition carry any potential hazards?

Discuss the present infrastructure and capacity of India's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). What expansion has been planned and what is the future outlook in this regard? Explain.

What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government's UDAN Scheme and its achievements.

"Good roads are key to economic progress". Elucidate with reference to Odisha State Road Policy, 2025 and proposed Odisha State Highway Authority.

Critically examine the role of Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for infrastructure development of the country. Cite a few success stories.

Jawaharlal Nehru termed heavy industries and plants as `Temples of Mother India'. Do you agree?

Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India.

Investment in infrastructure is essential for a more rapid and inclusive economic growth. Discuss in the light of India's experience.

Explain the meaning of investment in an economy in terms of capital formation. Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a concession agreement between a public entity and a private entity.

Explain the significance of railway transport on Indian economy.

With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programme? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy.

Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comment on the progress made in India in this regard.

Examine the developments of Airports in India through Joint Ventures under Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard.

What are 'Smart Cities'? Examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural‑urban differences? Give arguments for Smart Villages' in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.

Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why there is gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.

There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a tool of industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognizing this potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs requires augmentation. Discuss the issues plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation, governing laws and administration.

The right to fair compensation and transparency land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement act, 2013 has come into effect from 1 January 2014. What implication would it have on industrialisation and agriculture in India?

National urban transport policy emphasizes on moving people instead of moving vehicles. Discuss critically the success of various strategies of the government in this regard.

Explain how private public partnership agreements, in longer gestation infrastructure projects, can transfer unsuitable liabilities to the future. What arrangements need to be put in place to ensure that successive generations' capacities are not compromised?

Adaptation of PPP model for infrastructure development of the country has not been free from criticism. Critically discuss the pros and cons of the model.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) plays a pivotal role in the economic development of India. Critically examine the significance of MSME sector.

Discuss the key objectives of industrial policy in India and explain how it impacts the Indian economy.

Explain the alignment of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes with Atma Nirbhar Bharat vision exploring associated challenges.

Discuss the opportunities and constraints created by the 1991 LPG reforms for entrepreneurship in India?

Critically assess how Indian manufacturing firms can leverage the servicification of manufacturing to enhance their value addition, market access, and customer satisfaction.

Investigate the main drivers and benefits of industrial devolution in India? Delve into innovative strategies to address major challenges encountered in the execution of industrial devolution.

"The liberalization of 1991 marked a turning point in India's economic trajectory." Discuss the factors that led to the liberalization policy and how it played a pivotal role in shaping India's economic growth post-independence.

Is export-led growth the silver bullet for unlocking India's potential, or does it come with formidable challenges that must be surmounted?

Illustrate how LPG reforms have affected the competitiveness of Indian industries in the global market.

How globalisation has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the country?

Considering the effects of the 2023 forecasted recession discuss the takeaways from the 1991 LPG reforms and suggest the modifications that are required to lessen the effects of the recession.

Provide a perspective on the correlation between India's economic liberalization and its growth trajectory, considering the argument that despite significant strides, the process of liberalization remains incomplete. Substantiate with empirical evidence.

Evaluate the effectiveness of India's New industrial policy of One Nation-One Standard in diminishing regional disparities and promoting socio-economic equity. Providing a critical assessment of its impact, suggest plausible solutions in this regard.

Explain how investments in infrastructure can boost economic growth and social development in India. Are there any downsides of this investment?

Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth. Contextually discuss with reference to Indian economy.

Elucidate the progress achieved across various components of National Logistics Policy. Suggest suitable measures to address the remaining challenges and inefficiencies.

Highlight the impact of the Sagarmala scheme on India's maritime infrastructure, and how can its implementation be optimised to address current shortcomings in Port-led development.

Elucidate the need and key targets under the PM Gati Shakti scheme. Suggest effective strategies for achieving its full potential, focusing on economic growth.

Examine India's advancements in scaling up its green energy infrastructure. Propose solutions in alignment with India's commitment to achieving a renewable energy installed capacity of 500 GW by 2030.

Discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the Indian aviation sector. Elucidate various government initiatives taken to boost this sector.

Examine the implications of increasing privatisation of Indian Railways. Propose forward-looking strategies to balance privatisation benefits with public welfare.

Discuss the benefits and challenges of adopting Infratech such as digital twins, building information modelling, 3D printing, drones, sensors for building the world class infrastructure for 21st century India. Provide suitable policy suggestions in this regard.

In the context of the recently notified Special Economic Zones (SEZ) (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2023, discuss the challenges encountered by SEZs.

Evaluate the potential impact of India's National Logistics Policy (NLP) on integrated infrastructure development. What future issues could arise from its implementation?

Explain how the evolution of Digital Public Infrastructure can potentially exacerbate social inequalities. Discuss strategic measures that should be taken to prevent digital exclusion and ensure equitable access to all.

Post-harvest infrastructure is essential in India for effective food processing and storage. Discuss the challenges faced in the development of post-harvest infrastructure and suggest steps taken to overcome these challenges.

Highlighting the significance of investments in an emerging economy like India. Also discuss the various investment models implemented in India since Independence.

Assess the key challenges of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in India. Discuss the Kelkar Committee's recommendations proposed to bolster the PPP framework in India.

Elucidate the advantages and obstacles of asset monetisation in unlocking the investment value of public sector assets. Illustrate successful monetization models and practices across various sectors and regions.

Analyze the potential of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in accelerating the deployment of renewable energy projects in India.

How the PPP investment model has been a revolutionary step in making Indian ports globally competitive. Discuss ways in which this strategy can be adapted and applied for progress in other infrastructure sectors?