GS3 · Topic
Biotechnology
Genetic modification, gene editing, vaccines and biopharma, biosafety regulation, agricultural biotech.
46 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Biotechnology that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
CRISPR technology has rapidly advanced in recent years, with new tools and clinical breakthroughs. Highlight the recent developments in CRISPR-based gene editing technology applications. Discuss the opportunities and ethical challenges these advancements present for healthcare and society.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Evaluate the potential of biomanufacturing and bio-foundry in driving India's future towards a sustainable green economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
BiotechnologyClimate Change
Discuss the role of nanotechnology on enhancing agricultural productivity and food security in India. Highlight recent developments and potential benefits and risks of use of nano-fertilizers and nano-pesticides.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Agri-technologyEmerging Technologies
Explain the aims and objectives of the recently launched BioE3 policy. How can the policy help in ensuring "green growth" of the economy?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyInclusive Growth
Introduce the concept of precision medicine. Comment on the role of precision medicine in the treatment of rare and specific diseases.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Discuss the potential of RNA editing in treating genetic disorders. What are its advantages over DNA editing?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rapidly escalating crisis that poses a grave threat to public health worldwide. What are the major contributing factors to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance, and what steps can be taken to address this global health threat?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
BiotechnologyPollution
Global health experts widely believe that the development of CAR-T cell therapy can be a game changer in the treatment of cancer. How can CAR-T cell therapy overcome the limitations of CRISPR-Cas9 technology?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Discuss several ways in which biotechnology can help in ensuring food security in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
BiotechnologyFood Security and PDS
'Genome editing holds immense potential for crop improvement, but it also raises ethical and safety concerns'. How far do the new guidelines for the safety assessment of genome-edited plants in India, ensure the safety of genetically modified crops?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
BiotechnologyAgricultural Marketing
Global Pandemic Agreement (2025) recognizes the 'One Health' approach as critical to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. Highlight the key features of the agreement, and elaborate on how the One Health approach can help in preventing future pandemics. What steps are needed to integrate this approach into India's environmental and health governance?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Environmental GovernanceBiotechnology
Explain the concept of a nutrition-sensitive food system and suggest strategies to achieve it in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Food Security and PDSInclusive Growth
"Genome-edited crops have the potential to strengthen food and nutritional security in the country." Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
BiotechnologyFood Security and PDS
How can biomanufacturing transform today's consumptive manufacturing paradigm to the one based on regenerative principles? Also discuss how BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) aims to foster biomanufacturing in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
BiotechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
India's advancement in medical science is reflected in India's success in using CAR-T cell therapy to treat the first cancer patient. Discuss the working and effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy in treating cancer and related diseases.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Examine the role of digitization of land records under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) in improving land governance in India. What are the key challenges in its implementation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers
Land ReformsBiotechnology
Enumerating the existing measures to counter bio-terrorism in India, highlight the need for a bio-terrorism law.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
TerrorismNon-state Actors
India's bioeconomy is said to cross $150bn by 2025 highlighting the potential for biomanufacturing and biofoundries.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Genetically modified (GM) crops promise enhanced yields and resilience, yet raise concerns about ecological impact and food safety. Discuss using examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Discuss the socio-economic impact of new developments in science and technology in India since independence.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Information Technology and AISpace Technology
What is xenotransplantation? Does it have the potential to become the future of Organ transplantation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
What is gene-editing technology? Also, enumerate the ethical and biological concerns associated with the gene editing in humans.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Biotechnology
The emergence of new human pathogens and the re-emergence of various diseases are particularly concerning in the current decade. Highlight the challenges associated with these developments and propose steps forward to address these concerns.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyPollution
The consequences flowing from genetically modified organisms are debatable, but the advantages justify the risk. Do you agree? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Biotechnology
What do you understand by a bio-economy? Highlight the role that the National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2021-2025 can play in creating a robust bio-economy in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
BiotechnologyIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
"Plant Variety Protection law regulating intellectual property rights in seeds is considered indispensable for seed sovereignty and thus food sovereignty." Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Intellectual PropertyBiotechnology
Bioremediation refers to the use of microorganisms to mitigate soil and water pollution.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionBiotechnology
What factors have contributed to the sudden rise in the incidences of zoonotic diseases across the globe? Highlight the recent examples of pandemics caused by zoonotic pathogens.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyBiodiversity and Conservation
Artificial sweeteners are frequently used to achieve weight loss and prevent lifestyle diseases such as diabetes. However, the WHO has suggested caution against their use. Highlight the different types of artificial sugars and point out the issues related to them. Mention the WHO recommendations on artificial sweeteners.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyEmerging Technologies
Highlight the significance of science and technology in agriculture with a special focus on biotechnology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyBiotechnology