APPSC Group-I Mains 2023, Paper V
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- 1Technology plays a key role in transforming healthcare sector and in addressing India's healthcare challenges — Discuss.10 marks · Science, Technology & Innovation: policies, institutions, achievements
- 2Do you think the problem in India is "not so much knowledge creation, as knowledge consumption" and Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) will go a long way in remedying this situation? Justify your stand. Discuss the challenges associated with the implementation of Scientific Social Responsibility.10 marks · Science, Technology & Innovation: policies, institutions, achievements
- 3Block chain technology is the doorway to transforming the agriculture sector in India — Discuss.10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 4Digital platforms dramatically improve the quality and accountability of public service and facilitate citizen centric governance — Elaborate. Explain various Technical, Economic and Social bottlenecks in the implementation of e-governance programmes in India.10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 5Discuss how Artificial Intelligence manipulated digital media can impact privacy, democracy and national security of a country. Suggest solutions to tackle this infodemic.10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 6Explain how 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative is bringing a big change in India's IT sector. Suggest the steps to be taken to make India a Global technology hub.10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 7What is Space Junk ? Discuss the challenges posed by increased space junk and the potential risk associated with it. What do you know about Project NETRA ?10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
- 8Why is India's space industry looking for private sector investments even though ISRO is a successfully performing PSU ?10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
- 9Why is monitoring and weather forecasting crucial ? Discuss the role of ISRO in the weather prediction and capabilities in Disaster management. Add a note on Mission NISAR.10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
- 10What is the current scenario of renewable power generation in India ? Discuss the factors responsible for the growing focus and shift towards Renewable energy.10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 11What is Green Energy ? Discuss about the Green Energy corridors and their need in India.10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 12Though circumstances are strongly insisting for India to overturn decades of 'No first use' nuclear doctrine, still India is committed to No first use of nuclear weapons — Comment.10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 13What are the reasons behind the India's opposition to sign the Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons (NPT) ? Discuss the impact of the civil nuclear agreement with the Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) on nuclear power generation in India.10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 14Discuss how technology translated into a medium for the destruction of environment through human exploitation.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 15What is meant by open cast mining ? Discuss the impacts of open cast mining on environment and solutions to overcome them. Add a note on the importance of post mining reclamation.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 16The most important climate goal is limiting the Earth's warming to 1·5° Celsius. What happens to the world if we pass the crucial 1·5° Celsius climate threshold?10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 17Climate change is a global concern which needs urgent intervention to combat it — Explain why. Discuss how climate smart agriculture mitigates the devastating effects of climate change.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 18Explain various challenges associated with disposing of massive amounts of Municipal solid waste. Discuss action plan for municipal solid waste management in India for cities generating waste > 500 tonnes per day.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 19What are e-waste recycling practices in India ? Discuss the highlights of new e-waste management rules 2022 notified by the Government of India.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 20What is coastal erosion ? Discuss factors causing coastal erosion. Why is erosion dominant in the Eastern coast than the Western coast in India ?10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 21What are various mitigation activities by the Government of India to lower CO2 emission for trading of carbon credits in the international market under Paris Agreement ?10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 22Discuss why India did not sign the COP26 pledge to stop deforestation and cut methane gas emission by 2030.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 23Biotechnology has unlocked a vast potential for improving human life, but the risks it poses are now a concern — Discuss throwing light on blessing and curse of Biotechnology.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 24What are Gene Sanctuaries ? How do they protect the genetic diversity of plants in India ?10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 25Why is Ecotourism considered as a tool for conservation of Natural heritage ? Discuss challenges associated with Ecotourism.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 26Why is antibiotic resistance getting worse in India ? Discuss the strategies and action plans in India to deal with this.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 27Bio-pesticides are slower in action compared to conventional pesticides, with shorter persistence and susceptible to unfavourable environmental conditions, but still there is a need to shift towards Bio-pesticides — Explain why.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 28Inefficient farming and poor distribution are reasons for the world's food shortage and the genetically modified crops are a bad answer to the wrong problem — Comment.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 29What are the tools required for the successful commercialization of Intellectual Property Rights in India ? Discuss the role of CIPAM in commercialization of Intellectual Property Rights.10 marks · Intellectual Property Rights; Promotion of Science in AP and India
- 30Why is the number of patents granted in India still a fraction compared to China and US, even though India's global position in innovations has been rising over the years ?10 marks · Intellectual Property Rights; Promotion of Science in AP and India