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E-technology in the aid of the farmers Structure Introduction Transforming rural India with the help of digital technologies ICT and Agriculture Government steps to provide e-aid to farmers Budget 2014-15 initiatives More advanced use of ICT in farming Benefits of e-aid to farmers Problems in effective use of Technology Conclusion Introduction Agricultural practices and …
ARCHIVES 29 October 2014 1. Write short notes on the following (100 Words) a) Japanese microsatellite, Rising-2 (reference) b) ALPHA experiment at CERN (Reference) c) Brazuca and the Magnus Effect (Reference-1, Reference-2) d) Illustris (Reference) 2. Examine the importance of the U.S. National Defence Authorisation Act, 2013 for India. (200 Words) Reference
ARCHIVES 28 October 2014 I) Write short notes on the following (100 Words) 1) Rotterdam Convention – Reference 2) Androgen Test – Reference 3) Air Quality Index – Reference II) Write a note on the significance of climate change deal agreed by EU countries at Brussels in October 2014. (200 Words) Reference III) Write a …
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The following document has the compilation of all the science and technology (+ environment and related topics) Q & A that have been posted till September last week (2014). Hope this will be useful for 2014 Mains. Next week we will post the compilation of October month too. DOWNLOAD For General Studies compilation (in case you …
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ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 I) Write short notes on the following (100 Words) IceCube lab – Reference Earth Overshoot Day – Reference BrainFlight Project – Reference II) In India, setting up a new synchrotron must be seen as part of the larger national scientific endeavour. Examine why. (200 Words) Reference
Nuclear energy is undoubtedly most controversial, yet critical part for India’s future energy security. As we know India’s annual energy demand is expected to rise to 800 GW by 2032, it is very important to consider every source of energy in the optimum energy mix. Arguments in favor of nuclear energy become even …
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ARCHIVES 18 October 2014 I. Write short notes (100 words) FASCIA – Reference Chang’e-4 – reference First and second line anti-TB drugs and their effect on children – Reference – 1, Reference – 2 Malaria vaccine – Reference II. Examine the characteristics of Savannah biome and explain the role of natural factors within this biome in …
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ARCHIVES 17 October 2014 1) Write a note on the capabilities achieved and future targets set for India and Russia’s BrahMos missile program. (200 Words) The Hindu 2) Write a note on technical aspects and strategic significance of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark III. (200 Words) The Hindu ISRO Wikipedia 3) Write a note on …
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ARCHIVES 16 October 2014 1) Write short notes on the following (100 Words) a. Osseointegration – Reference – 1, Reference – 2 b. Phantom limb pain – Reference 2) What is ‘augumented reality’? Explain it applications and benefits. (200 Words) Reference Reference – 2
ARCHIVES 14 October 2014 1) Write short notes on the following in not more than 100 words: ISS-RapidScat – Reference Comet Siding Spring – Reference Naga, Pangti and Wokha Amur Falcons – Reference 2) Recently scientists have discovered that a “perfect storm” of urban change that began in 1920s Kinshasa led to the catastrophic spread of …
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ARCHIVES 13 October 2014 1) Discuss the differences between LED, Mercury vapour lamps and incandescent lamps. Which among them should be more widely used and why? (200 Words) The Hindu 2) Write a note on the science behind working of an LED lamp. The Hindu 3) Write short notes on:(100 Words) a) Place Cells b) …
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ARCHIVES 11 October 2014 1) What are the main purposes of space based navigation systems? Examine the differences between IRNSS and GPS systems. Reference – 1 Reference – 2 2) Write Short notes(100 Words) a) Abbe’s diffraction limit b) Single-molecule microscopy c) Near-field microscopy Reference
ARCHIVES 10 October 2014 1) “Space Debris can make future missions impossible”. Comment on the statement explaining the phenomenon of ‘Kessler Syndrome’. http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/space-debris-can-make-future-space-missions-impossible/article5791922.ece http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/space-junk-spinning-out-of-control-warns-russia/article4516479.ece 2) What are the potential significance of GSLV and GSLV Mark III over PSLV? http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/upgrading-indian-rockets-for-future-mars-missions/article6466353.ece?utm_source=MostPopular&utm_medium=Sci-Tech&utm_campaign=WidgetPromo 3) Write short notes on Telomers Blue Brain Project Designer Babies Outer …
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ARCHIVES 09 October 2014 Critically comment on the performance of NAPCC. http://www.climate-leaders.org/climate-change-resources/india-and-climate-change/indias-national-action-plan-on-climate-change Write short notes on MACE Telescope Square Kilometer Array Bio-spleen
ARCHIVES 08 October 2014 Q1. What is the significance of ITER fusion experiment? Explain the difference between fusion and fission based nuclear energy mentioning the roadblocks in achieving fusion energy. http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/blogs/blogs-the-copernican/article5710172.ece http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/fusion-ultimate-green-energy-source/article5685772.ece http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/blogs/blogs-the-copernican/article5685659.ece Q2. What are Date Tape Drugs? Discuss the issues and implications involved in cases of ‘Date Tape Drugs’. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/need-for-sensitisation-on-daterape-drugs-delhi-court/article4421809.ece Q3. …
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ARCHIVES 07 October 2014 Q1. What is ‘Terrestrial Observation and Predicting System’? Explain its significance. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/nasa-scientist-adapts-technology-for-farmers-benefit/article6462580.ece Q2. “India has become a surrogacy haven”. Comment on the recent issues and controversies related to surrogacy in India. Do you think Indian laws on surrogacy are strong enough to tackle the issue? What are the proposed changes in …
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ARCHIVES 06 October 2014 Q1. “There is a growing concern of Alien Invasive Species in India”. Discuss how it is a threat for ecosystem and mention the steps required to curb this menace. http://www.fao.org/3/a-ag117e/AG117E15.htm http://www.cbd.int/invasive/done.shtml http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/invasive-plants-a-threat-to-wildlife/article6432731.ece Q2. “The choice of developing a ‘Blue Water Navy’ for India is more strategic than scientific”. Comment http://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/india-advances-naval-arms-race-china/ …
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