UPSC Mains Notes Science And Technology- Developments And Their Applications And Effects In Everyday Life

Previous Year Questions Asked In Mains From This Topic

• The 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 ? [2021]

• How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies? [2020]

• COVID-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. [2020]

• Scientific 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. [2014]

• What is an FRP composite material ? How are they manufactured ? Discuss their applications in aviation and automobile industries. How is it different from any other hydroelectricity project ? [2013]