75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Topic: Indian Science and Technology – Developments and their Applications
Q1. The ‘leaky pipe syndrome’ in India’s scientific ecosystem leads to insufficient R&D investment, a discouraging research environment, and a persistent gender gap. Discuss. (10M)
Key Demand of the Question:
To discuss how the ‘leaky pipe syndrome’ contributes to key issues like low R&D investment, a discouraging research environment, and persistent gender inequality in India’s scientific community.
Structure of the Answer:
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Introduction: Define the ‘leaky pipe syndrome’ and its relevance to India’s scientific ecosystem.
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Body:
- Insufficient R&D Investment: Explain how the loss of talent due to the ‘leaky pipe syndrome’ leads to inadequate investment in innovative research.
- Discouraging Research Environment: Discuss the factors like lack of mentorship, outdated infrastructure, and limited opportunities that create a negative atmosphere for research.
- Persistent Gender Gap: Elaborate on how the syndrome disproportionately affects women and other underrepresented groups, resulting in fewer opportunities and perpetuating gender inequality in science.
Conclusion: Summarize the impact of the ‘leaky pipe syndrome’ on India’s scientific development and suggest measures to address these challenges.
Topic: Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Space Technology
Q2. ISRO has played the role of a gravity organization advancing space technology, unlocking cosmic secrets, and expanding human knowledge. Elucidate. (15M)
Key Demand of the Question:
To elucidate how ISRO has advanced space technology, made ground-breaking discoveries in space science, and expanded human knowledge through its missions and initiatives.
Structure of the Answer:
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Introduction: Briefly introduce ISRO and its mission to advance space technology and contribute to global knowledge.
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Body:
- Advancing Space Technology: Discuss ISRO’s achievements like the development of PSLV, GSLV, and reusable launch vehicles.
- Unlocking Cosmic Secrets: Highlight missions such as Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and ASTROSAT that have provided valuable data about the Moon, Mars, and the universe.
- Expanding Human Knowledge: Elaborate on ISRO’s role in enhancing scientific understanding through international collaborations, technology demonstrations, and educational outreach.
Conclusion: Reinforce ISRO’s role as a gravity organization in shaping the future of space exploration and contributing to human knowledge.
ETHICS
3Q. What are the ethical challenges plaguing corporate governance in India, and what measures can be recommended to resolve these issues? [10M, 150words]
Key Demand of question:
Write about ethical challenges in corporate governance. Explain the measures that can be taken to resolve the issue.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Start by defining corporate governance.
Body:
- First, explain about ethical challenges in corporate governance with examples.
- Then explain the various measures to resolve the issue.
- You can add a corporate governance values diagram too.
Conclusion:
Conclude by highlighting its significance.
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