| AI |
| 1 |
Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of AI in healthcare? |
AI |
2023 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
10.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| Defence |
| 2 |
How is S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world? |
Defence |
2021 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
10.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| Emerging TechXIT |
| 3 |
Discuss the advantage and security implications of cloud hosting of server vis-a-vis inhouse machine-based hosting for government businesses. |
Emerging TechXIT |
2015 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| Genetics,Biotechnology |
| 4 |
How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology play a crucial role in this endeavour? |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
2025 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
10.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 5 |
Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage. |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
2023 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
10.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 6 |
What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology/? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of society? |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
2021 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
15.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 7 |
How can biotechnology improve the living standards of farmers? |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
2019 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
10.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 8 |
Why is there so much activity in the field of biotechnology in our country? How has this activity benefitted the field of biopharma? |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
2018 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
15.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| IPR |
| 9 |
What is the present world scenario of intellectual property rights with respect to life materials? Although, India is second in the world to file patents, still only a few have been commercialized. Explain the reasons behind this less commercialization. |
IPR |
2024 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
10.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 10 |
How is the government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies? |
IPR |
2019 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
10.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 11 |
India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) which has a database containing formatted information on more than 2 million medicinal formulations is proving a powerful weapon in the country’s fight against erroneous patents. Discuss the pros and cons making this database publicly available under open-source licensing |
IPR |
2015 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 12 |
In a globalised world, intellectual property rights assume significance and are a source of litigation. Broadly distinguish between the terms – copyrights, patents and trade secrets. |
IPR |
2014 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 13 |
Bring out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to section 3(d) in the Indian Patent Law, 1970. Discuss how it has been utilized by Supreme court in its judgment rejecting Novartis patent application for “Glivec”. Discuss briefly the pros and cons of the decision. |
IPR |
2013 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
10.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| Nanotechnology,Carbon |
| 14 |
What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in health sector? |
Nanotechnology,Carbon |
2020 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
10.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 15 |
Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the scope of its application in the development process of the country. |
Nanotechnology,Carbon |
2016 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| Robotics,Material Science,Sports, |
| 16 |
What are the areas of prohibitive labour that can be sustainably managed by robots? Discuss the initiatives that can propel research in premier research institutes for substantive and gainful innovation. |
Robotics,Material Science,Sports, |
2015 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| Space ProgramsXIND |
| 17 |
What is the main task of India’s third moon mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that have achieved this task. Introduce the subsystems in the spacecraft launched and explain the role of the Virtual Launch Control Centre at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre which contributed to the successful launch from Srihari Kota. |
Space ProgramsXIND |
2023 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
15.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 18 |
What is India’s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme? |
Space ProgramsXIND |
2019 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
10.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 19 |
India has achieved remarkable successes in unmanned space missions including the Chandrayaan and Mars Orbitter Mission, but has not ventured into manned space mission, both in terms of technology and logistics? Explain critically. |
Space ProgramsXIND |
2017 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
10.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 20 |
Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development? |
Space ProgramsXIND |
2016 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 21 |
What do you understand by ‘Standard Positioning Systems’ and ‘Protection Positioning Systems’ in the GPS era? Discuss the advantages India perceives from its ambitious IRNSS programme employing just seven satellites. |
Space ProgramsXIND |
2015 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| Space ProgramsXIntl |
| 22 |
Launched on 25th December, 2021, James Webb Space Telescope has been much in the news since then. What are its unique features which make it superior to its predecessor Space Telescopes? What are the key goals of this mission? What potential benefits does it hold for the human race? |
Space ProgramsXIntl |
2022 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
15.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| SpaceXTheory |
| 23 |
What are asteroids? How real is the threat of them causing extinction of life? What strategies have been developed to prevent such a catastrophe? |
SpaceXTheory |
2024 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
15.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| Tech in Crisis Management |
| 24 |
COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management of the pandemic. |
Tech in Crisis Management |
2020 |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
15.0 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |