Biotechnology

14 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Biotechnology, 2013 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Biotechnology toppers answered.

1. 2026 Q5Explain by giving two examples, how biotechnology has helped the Indian farmers in processing their perishable crops.10 marks · 150 words
2. 2025 Q6How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047 ? How can biotechnology can play a crucial role in this endeavour ?10 marks · 150 words
3. 2024 Q5What 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.10 marks · 150 words
4. 2023 Q6Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage.10 marks · 150 words
5. 2022 Q5The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them ?10 marks · 150 words
6. 2022 Q16What is the basic principle behind vaccine development ? How do vaccines work ? What approaches were adopted by the Indian vaccine manufacturers to produce COVID-19 vaccines ?15 marks · 250 words
7. 2021 Q15What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology ? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of the society ?15 marks · 250 words
8. 2020 Q6How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies?10 marks · 150 words
9. 2020 Q15COVID-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.15 marks · 250 words
10. 2019 Q16How can biotechnology help to improve the living standards of farmers?15 marks · 250 words
11. 2018 Q15Why is there so much activity in the field of biotechnology in our country? How has this activity benefitted the field of biopharma?15 marks · 250 words
12. 2017 Q6Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including Leukaemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and severe burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments ?10 marks · 150 words
13. 2014 Q11Can overuse and free availability of antibiotics without Doctor’s prescription, be contributors to the emergence of drug-resistant diseases in India? What are the available mechanisms for monitoring and control? Critically discuss the various issues involved.12.5 marks · 200 words
14. 2013 Q14What do you understand by Fixed Dose Drug Combinations (FDCs) ? Discuss their merits and demerits.10 marks · 200 words

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