Mains Practice Questions

Q. ‘Electric vehicles are the future of transportation.’ Discuss in the light of the statement the challenges associated and ways to increase the electric vehicles penetration in the Indian market.

Q. Despite having so many celebrated technologists around the world, India is still not a major player in technology. Examine.

Q. ‘Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest challenges of modern medicine.’ Discuss. Also suggest some measures to deal with the issue. (250 Words).

Q. India has the potential to leverage artificial intelligence technology to build frameworks to empower people, create equity and achieve economic development. Discuss.

Q. Physical closure of educational institutions due to Covid-19 pandemic has forced us to reimagine the education system and align it with the unprecedented technological transformation. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. India needs to harvest quantum computing for strategic and economic development. Discuss.

Q. Hydrogen is being dubbed as the alternative fuel. However, there are many problems associated with the leveraging of hydrogen technology. Discuss. 

Q. How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies? (UPSC GS-3 Mains 2020)

Q. Discuss different types of cybercrimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace. (UPSC GS-3 Mains 2020)

Q. What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in the health sector? (UPSC GS-3 Mains 2020)

Q. Genetic engineering is a double-edged sword. The only solution is to accelerate the good side of these technologies. Discuss (250 words)

Q. “India’s distinct economic and demographic position allows it to shape, influence and constrain global technology rules that serve its strategic interests”. Discuss the statement in the wake of the ban of Chinese apps. (250 words)

Q. As a panacea to the growing energy needs of India, discuss the relevance of One Sun One World One Grid plan.
(250 words)

Q. What is data sovereignty? Discuss its importance in transforming India into a knowledge economy. (150 words)

Q. Explain the ways in which social media can be used as a force multiplier in governance. Discuss the challenge it poses in governance. (250 words)

Q. What is nanotechnology? Discuss the recent developments in applications of nanotechnology in India. (150 words)

Q. What are novel viruses? Discuss its threats and suggest measures to deal with them. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the term Antibiotic resistance and steps to control it. (250 words)

Q. Discuss, how cryptocurrency can revolutionise India’s financial sector?

Q. Discuss the challenges and advantages of 5G technology for India. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by DeepFake? Discuss the challenges posed by DeepFake. (150 words)

Q. Genome India Project provides an opportunity for India to make great progress in the fields of biotechnology, agriculture and healthcare. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. What are “orphan crops”? How are they significant for ensuring food security globally? (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by ‘frontier technologies’? Discuss the possible impact of frontier technologies on developing countries like India. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the significance of space power for India. (250 words)

Q. Discuss how Artificial Intelligence can be used to meet India’s socio-economic needs. (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by Quantum Supremacy? What can be the possible applications of quantum computing? (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by Darknet? Examine the issues and security concerns associated with it. (250 words)

Q. ISRO’s role has been impeccable in making India a global space power, however, there are many challenges and opportunities in the new space age that ISRO needs to address. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Why capturing visual of a black hole was a challenge? Discuss the significance of first visual from Event Horizon Telescope. (250 words)