India’s R&D Crisis: Why Indian Science Still Lacks Nobel Laureates in 2025
India has not produced a Nobel laureate in science working within the country for almost a century, a gap that stands out sharply against the…
Science & Technology
What are asteroids? How real is the threat of them causing extinction of life? What strategies have been developed to prevent such a catastrophe? (250 words)
Asteroids are rocky, airless remnants from the early solar system, primarily orbiting between Mars and Jupiter in the Asteroid Belt. There are around 1.3 million…
What is the technology being employed for electronic toll collection on highways? What are its advantages and limitations? What are the proposed changes that will make this process seamless? Would this transition carry any potential hazards? (150 words)
The FASTag system, launched in 2014, is the primary technology for electronic toll collection (ETC) on Indian highways. It uses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) for…
What 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. (150 words)
The current global scenario for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) concerning life materials (plants, genes, etc.) is marked by disputes over bio-piracy, monopolies, and patent rights.…
Geospatial Intelligence
In the summer of 2023, the world is experiencing a series of extreme weather events, from record-breaking temperatures in the South to Canadian wildfires in…
What is the main task of India’s third moon mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that have achieved this task. Introduce the subsystems in the spacecraft launched and explain the role of the ‘Virtual Launch Control Centre’ at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre which contributed to the successful launch from Sriharikota. (250 words)
Introduction: India’s ambitious journey to the moon, through its Chandrayaan series, has been a testament to its growing space prowess. Chandrayaan-3, the third moon mission,…
The adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly growing worldwide. How do electric vehicles contribute to reducing carbon emissions and what are the key benefits they offer compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles? (250 words)
Introduction: The momentum towards electric vehicles (EVs) is undeniably accelerating, reflecting a global commitment to environmental sustainability. As of 2022, there were approximately 18 million…
Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage. (150 words)
India faces a growing demand for energy, and microorganisms can play a significant role in addressing the current fuel shortage through various methods. Way forward
Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to the privacy of the individual in the use of AI in healthcare? (150 words)
Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, allowing them to execute tasks that need human intellect. In healthcare, AI…
