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GS Paper 3: Economy, Environment, S&T & Security

Indian economy basics, banking, budget and taxes, agriculture, science and technology, environment and ecology, disaster management and internal security – simple, factual and exam-focused.

22 modules · 70 lessons (22 free) · 727 MCQs

Module overview

Module 1

Indian Economy

National income, budget, money and banking, external sector

4 lessons · 1 free
Module 2

Growth, Development and Planning

National income accounting, growth versus development, human development and planning in India

3 lessons · 1 free
Module 3

Public Finance and the Budget

Budget, fiscal policy, FRBM, taxation, GST, subsidies and public debt

3 lessons · 1 free
Module 4

Money, Banking and Monetary Policy

Money supply, RBI, monetary policy, inflation, banking, NPAs and financial inclusion

4 lessons · 1 free
Module 5

Financial Markets and Institutions

Capital markets, SEBI, insurance, pensions and NBFCs

2 lessons · 1 free
Module 6

External Sector and Trade

Balance of payments, exchange rates, trade policy, WTO, FDI and foreign exchange reserves

3 lessons · 1 free
Module 7

Inclusive Growth, Employment and Industry

Inclusive growth, employment and labour, MSMEs, industrial policy and liberalisation

4 lessons · 1 free
Module 8

Infrastructure

Energy, transport, urban and digital infrastructure and investment models

4 lessons · 1 free
Module 9

Agriculture

Crops, MSP, food security, reforms and allied sectors

2 lessons · 1 free
Module 10

Agricultural Resources and Production

Cropping patterns, irrigation, land reforms, seeds, fertilisers and mechanisation

4 lessons · 1 free
Module 11

Agricultural Marketing, Pricing and Support

MSP, marketing reforms, FPOs, subsidies, credit and crop insurance

3 lessons · 1 free
Module 12

Food Processing and Allied Sectors

Food processing, animal husbandry, dairy, fisheries and technology in agriculture

3 lessons · 1 free
Module 13

Science and Technology

Space, nuclear, biotechnology and emerging tech

2 lessons · 1 free
Module 14

Science and Technology in Depth

Space, nuclear, defence, biotechnology, health, IT, emerging technologies and IPR

5 lessons · 1 free
Module 15

Environment and Ecology

Ecosystems, biodiversity, protected areas, climate and conventions

2 lessons · 1 free
Module 16

Ecology and Biodiversity

Ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, biodiversity, protected areas and conservation laws

4 lessons · 1 free
Module 17

Pollution and Environmental Governance

Air, water, soil and waste pollution, and environmental impact assessment

3 lessons · 1 free
Module 18

Climate Change

Climate science, global negotiations and India's climate policy

3 lessons · 1 free
Module 19

Disaster Management

Concepts, legal framework and major hazards

2 lessons · 1 free
Module 20

Disasters and their Management

Disaster management framework, hydro-meteorological and geophysical hazards

3 lessons · 1 free
Module 21

Internal Security

Threats, forces, laws and cyber security

2 lessons · 1 free
Module 22

Internal Security in Depth

Left-wing extremism, terrorism and insurgency, cyber security, organised crime and border management

5 lessons · 1 free

Course mock exam: GS Paper 3: Economy, Environment, S&T & Security

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Frequently asked questions

It has 22 modules – Indian Economy, Growth, Development and Planning, Public Finance and the Budget, Money, Banking and Monetary Policy, Financial Markets and Institutions, External Sector and Trade, Inclusive Growth, Employment and Industry, Infrastructure, Agriculture, Agricultural Resources and Production, Agricultural Marketing, Pricing and Support, Food Processing and Allied Sectors, Science and Technology, Science and Technology in Depth, Environment and Ecology, Ecology and Biodiversity, Pollution and Environmental Governance, Climate Change, Disaster Management, Disasters and their Management, Internal Security, Internal Security in Depth – with 70 study lessons, a one-page revision note per lesson and a quiz for every module.

22 of the 70 lessons are free to read without paying (the first lessons of each module). Premium membership unlocks every lesson, revision-note PDF, module quiz and the full mock exam.

The course has 727 multiple-choice questions with explanations, spread across module quizzes and a course-level mock exam.

Yes. Each lesson has an attached one-page revision note with a Print / Save as PDF button; premium lessons' notes need a premium membership.

No. It is an independent study course mapped to the UPSC Civil Services syllabus. Always verify current facts and figures with official sources.

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