Indigenisation and Defence Technology

9 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Indigenisation and Defence Technology, 2014 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Indigenisation and Defence Technology toppers answered.

1. 2026 Q6Distinguish between a Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) and a thermal nuclear reactor. In the context of first indigenously developed prototype FBR at Kalpakkam, explain the term ‘criticality’. What are its implications for clean energy future of our country ?10 marks · 150 words
2. 2025 Q5The fusion energy programme in India has steadily evolved over the past few decades. Mention India’s contributions to the international fusion energy project – International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). What will be the implications of the success of this project for the future of global energy ?10 marks · 150 words
3. 2021 Q5How is S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world ?10 marks · 150 words
4. 2019 Q5How was India benefitted from the contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and Dr. M. S. Swaminathan in the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively?10 marks · 150 words
5. 2018 Q5Discuss the work of ‘Bose-Einstein Statistics’ done by Prof. Satyendra Nath Bose and show how it revolutionized the field of Physics.10 marks · 150 words
6. 2017 Q16Give an account of the growth and development of nuclear science and technology in India. What is the advantage of fast breeder reactor programme in India ?15 marks · 250 words
7. 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
8. 2014 Q9Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the defence sector is now set to be liberalized. What influence this is expected to have on Indian defence and economy in the short and long run?12.5 marks · 200 words
9. 2014 Q10Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as are business professions, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer-oriented. Critically comment.12.5 marks · 200 words

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