UPSC Mains · GS III · Topic

Emerging Technologies

9 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Emerging Technologies, 2013 to 2025, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Emerging Technologies toppers answered.

  1. 2025 Q15How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture ? How can this technology help to uplift the socio-economic status of farmers ?15 marks · 250 words
  2. 2024 Q15The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies citing their key merits and demerits.15 marks · 250 words
  3. 2021 Q16The Nobel Prize in Physics of 2014 was jointly awarded to Akasaki, Amano and Nakamura for the invention of Blue LEDs in 1990s. How has this invention impacted the everyday life of human beings ?15 marks · 250 words
  4. 2020 Q5What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in health sector?10 marks · 150 words
  5. 2016 Q13Why 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.12.5 marks · 200 words
  6. 2015 Q12What 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.12.5 marks · 200 words
  7. 2013 Q15What do you understand by Umpire Decision Review System in Cricket ? Discuss its various components. Explain how silicone tape on the edge of a bat may fool the system ?10 marks · 200 words
  8. 2013 Q16(b)How does the 3D printing technology work ? List out the advantages and disadvantages of the technology.5 marks · 100 words
  9. 2013 Q17(a)What is an FRP composite material ? How are they manufactured ? Discuss their applications in aviation and automobile industries.5 marks · 100 words

Other GS III topics

Agricultural MarketingAgri-technologyAnimal Rearing and FisheriesBanking and FinanceBiodiversity and ConservationBiotechnologyBorder ManagementClimate ChangeCrops and Cropping PatternsCyber SecurityDisaster ManagementDisaster Risk ReductionEmploymentEnergy

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