Tag: GS-3 Science and Technology

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What is optogenetics? Explain its major applications in neuroscience and medicine.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology. Q6. What is optogenetics? Explain its major applications in neuroscience and medicine. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has brought optogenetics into focus, making its scientific basis and biomedical applications. Key …

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How is radioactive waste fundamentally different from other hazardous industrial wastes? Explain the principles governing its containment and isolation. Assess the challenges of ensuring safety over very long-time horizons.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution Q6. How is radioactive waste fundamentally different from other hazardous industrial wastes? Explain the principles governing its containment and isolation. Assess the challenges of ensuring safety over very long-time horizons. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The expansion of nuclear energy and the associated challenge of managing …

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“Biomining offers an environmentally preferable pathway for extracting metals from low-grade ores.” Explain its working principles. Examine its major advantages over conventional mining.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q6. “Biomining offers an environmentally preferable pathway for extracting metals from low-grade ores.” Explain its working principles. Examine its major advantages over conventional mining. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Biomining as an emerging biotechnology for …

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“The central challenge of frontier artificial intelligence is not merely creating capable systems, but retaining meaningful human control over them.” Explain the concept of AI alignment and its importance for the safe development of frontier models. Suggest safeguards to ensure effective human oversight over AI systems.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers Q5. “The central challenge of frontier artificial intelligence is not merely creating capable systems, but retaining meaningful human control over them.” Explain the concept of AI alignment and its importance for the safe development of frontier models. Suggest safeguards to ensure effective human oversight over AI …

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“Antimicrobial resistance is not merely a medical problem but a systemic threat to health security and development.” Identify its principal drivers in India and its wider consequences. Suggest a One Health strategy for its containment.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Q6. “Antimicrobial resistance is not merely a medical problem but a systemic threat to health security and development.” Identify its principal drivers in India and its wider consequences. Suggest a One Health strategy for its containment. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: DTE …

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“The next phase of lunar exploration is shifting from short-duration missions to sustained human presence.” Explain the technological requirements for establishing a permanent lunar base. Evaluate the major constraints in sustaining human habitation on the Moon.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space Q6. “The next phase of lunar exploration is shifting from short-duration missions to sustained human presence.” Explain the technological requirements for establishing a permanent lunar base. Evaluate the major constraints in sustaining human habitation on the Moon. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question …

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“The emerging AI divide is increasingly a divide in access to compute, models and data rather than merely digital connectivity.” Assess its implications for technological concentration and innovation. Suggest measures for building an inclusive AI ecosystem in India.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers Q6. “The emerging AI divide is increasingly a divide in access to compute, models and data rather than merely digital connectivity.” Assess its implications for technological concentration and innovation. Suggest measures for building an inclusive AI ecosystem in India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE …

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INSTA REVISION MODULES : Science and Technology Module for UPSC CSE MAINS 2026

Here is the Revision Module on Science and Technology which consists of important current affairs. If you find errors, please send a mail to offline@insightsias.com. We shall recheck and make the changes accordingly. Happy Studies. All the Best . 🙂 INSIGHTS Mains 2026 Exclusive (Science and Technology) : DOWNLOAD HERE   Join our Official Telegram …

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Discuss the major risks associated with frontier artificial intelligence systems. Examine the limitations of existing global approaches to managing these risks. Explain the principles that should guide an equitable regulatory framework.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers Q5. Discuss the major risks associated with frontier artificial intelligence systems. Examine the limitations of existing global approaches to managing these risks. Explain the principles that should guide an equitable regulatory framework. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The rapid advancement of …

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What is network slicing in 5G technology? Discuss its potential applications in critical sectors such as healthcare, transportation and manufacturing.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT Q5. What is network slicing in 5G technology? Discuss its potential applications in critical sectors such as healthcare, transportation and manufacturing. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Difficult Reference: IE Why the question The rapid rollout of 5G technology is enabling advanced digital applications across sectors. Network slicing has emerged …

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Explain the principles governing nuclear reactors used for power generation. Examine the Three-Stage Nuclear Programme of India and its relevance in achieving long-term energy security.

Topic: Nuclear Energy – Three stage nuclear programme Q5. Explain the principles governing nuclear reactors used for power generation. Examine the Three-Stage Nuclear Programme of India and its relevance in achieving long-term energy security. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Nuclear energy remains central to India’s clean energy transition, strategic autonomy, …

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Explain the working principle of recombinant DNA technology. Analyse its role in transforming modern pharmaceutical production.

Topic: Re-combinant DNA Technology Q5. Explain the working principle of recombinant DNA technology. Analyse its role in transforming modern pharmaceutical production. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Recombinant DNA technology is central to modern biotechnology, vaccine manufacturing, and biopharmaceutical self-reliance, making it a high-utility GS-3 topic linking science with industrial and …

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