{"id":32388,"date":"2025-08-24T13:08:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T07:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/?p=32388"},"modified":"2025-08-25T09:48:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T04:18:48","slug":"download-general-studies-paper-3-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/download-general-studies-paper-3-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Download General Studies Paper 3 2025 | Triumph IAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GENERAL_STUDIES_PAPER_%E2%80%93_3_UPSC_MAINS_CIVIL_SERVICES_IAS_EXAM_2025_QUESTION_PAPER\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">[GENERAL STUDIES PAPER \u2013 3]<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">UPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES IAS EXAM 2025 QUESTION PAPER<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<h2 align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CGeneral_Studies_3_Paper_2025%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span id=\"%E2%80%9CGS_2_Paper_2024%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">\u201cGeneral Studies 3 Paper 2025\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >What's Inside this Blog!<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/download-general-studies-paper-3-2025\/#GENERAL_STUDIES_PAPER_%E2%80%93_3_UPSC_MAINS_CIVIL_SERVICES_IAS_EXAM_2025_QUESTION_PAPER\" title=\"[GENERAL STUDIES PAPER \u2013 3] \nUPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES IAS EXAM 2025 QUESTION PAPER\">[GENERAL STUDIES PAPER \u2013 3] \nUPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES IAS EXAM 2025 QUESTION PAPER<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/download-general-studies-paper-3-2025\/#%E2%80%9CGeneral_Studies_3_Paper_2025%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cGeneral Studies 3 Paper 2025\u201d\">\u201cGeneral Studies 3 Paper 2025\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/download-general-studies-paper-3-2025\/#Download_the_GS_Paper_3_2025_UPSC\" title=\"Download the GS Paper 3 2025 UPSC\">Download the GS Paper 3 2025 UPSC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Marks :\u00a0<\/b>250<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Duration:\u00a0<\/b>3 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Exam Date:\u00a0<\/b>24-08-2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Subject: General Studies Paper 3 2025<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth? <strong>(Answer in 150 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and bilateralism? How can these challenges be met? <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(Answer in 150 words)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.<strong>\u00a0(Answer in 150 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India. <strong>(Answer in 150 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The fusion energy programme in India has steadily evolved over the past few decades. Mention India&#8217;s contributions to the international fusion energy project International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). What will be the implications of the success of this project for the future of global energy? <strong>(Answer in 150 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology can play a crucial role in this endeavour? <strong>(Answer in 150 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">What is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)? What is the potential role of CCUS in tackling climate change? <strong>(Answer in 150 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifers is a major concern in India. What are the causes of seawater intrusion and the remedial measures to combat this hazard?<strong> (Answer in 150 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Terrorism is a global scourge. How has it manifested in India? Elaborate with contemporary examples. What are the counter measures adopted by the State? Explain. <strong>(Answer in 150 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. What do you understand by LWE and how are the people affected by it? What measures have been taken by the government to eliminate LWE? <strong>(Answer in 150 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Explain how the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) can be used as a tool for assessing the fiscal performance of states in India. In what way would it encourage the states to adopt prudent and sustainable fiscal policies?\u00a0 <strong>(Answer in 250 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">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? <strong>(Answer in 250 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India. What are the steps taken by the government to mitigate such depletion of groundwater? <strong>(Answer in 250 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processing industries for generating employment opportunities.<strong>\u00a0(Answer in 250 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture? How can this technology help to uplift the socio-economic status of farmers? <strong>(Answer in 250 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">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.<strong>\u00a0(Answer in 250 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Mineral resources are fundamental to the country&#8217;s economy and these are exploited by mining. Why is mining considered an environmental hazard? Explain the remedial measures required to reduce the environmental hazard due to mining. <strong>(Answer in 250 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Write a review on India&#8217;s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement (2015) and mention how these have been further strengthened in COP26 (2021). In this direction, how has the first Nationally Determined Contribution intended by India been updated in 2022? <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(Answer in 250 words)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">What are the major challenges to internal security and peace process in the North-Eastern States? Map the various peace accords and agreements initiated by the government in the past decade.\u00a0 <strong>(Answer in 250 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Why is maritime security vital to protect India&#8217;s sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.<strong>(Answer in 250 words)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_the_GS_Paper_3_2025_UPSC\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1kbCWJBHkH6gruvrCCTZIZ44xtqQnmhn0\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\">Download the GS Paper 3 2025 UPSC<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32391\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GS-3-Mains-2025_Page_1-107x150.jpg\" alt=\"General Studies 3 Paper 2025\" width=\"816\" height=\"1143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GS-3-Mains-2025_Page_1-107x150.jpg 107w, 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