Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
4. The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope gave the effort to explore the cosmos a significant boost. The telescope represents the intellectual and scientific potential of humanity. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Much of the universe remains unknown. The Webb telescope will hopefully provide a powerful window to help resolve some of the cosmos’s many mysteries.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the significance of James Webb telescope.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the context of James Webb telescope.
Body:
In the first part, mention the various features of James Webb telescope.
Next, write about how James Webb telescope will contribute to the advancement of science. The Webb has four instruments to observe and analyse infrared waves. This makes it singularly suitable to observe the light emitted from the earliest epochs of the universe. This will give us an insight into how the first stars and galaxies formed from the primaeval soup of matter and radiation.
Next, Mention the things that have already been observed in it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
