Science, technology and the future

14 UPSC Mains Essay questions on Science, technology and the future, 2013 to 2024, newest first, as UPSC set them.

1. 2024 Topic A2The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind.125 marks · 1200 words
2. 2024 Topic A4The doubter is a true man of science.125 marks · 1200 words
3. 2023 Topic B6Mathematics is the music of reason.125 marks · 1200 words
4. 2022 Topic A3History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man125 marks · 1200 words
5. 2021 Topic A1The process of self-discovery has now been technologically outsourced.125 marks · 1200 words
6. 2021 Topic B6What is research, but a blind date with knowledge !125 marks · 1200 words
7. 2020 Topic B8Technology as the silent factor in international relations125 marks · 1200 words
8. 2019 Topic B8Rise of Artificial Intelligence : the threat of jobless future or better job opportunities through reskilling and upskilling125 marks · 1200 words
9. 2018 Topic A1Alternative technologies for a climate change resilient India125 marks · 1200 words
10. 2016 Topic A4Innovation is the key determinant of economic growth and social welfare125 marks · 1200 words
11. 2016 Topic B2Cyberspace and Internet : Blessing or curse to the human civilization in the long run125 marks · 1200 words
12. 2016 Topic B4Digital economy : A leveller or a source of economic inequality125 marks · 1200 words
13. 2015 Topic B1Technology cannot replace manpower.125 marks · 1200 words
14. 2013 Q4Science and Technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation.250 marks · 2500 words

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination question papers, upsc.gov.in. Topics are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.