Tag: Scientific Temper

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Evaluate the role of research-driven innovation in achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat. Discuss the institutional bottlenecks affecting innovation outcomes. Suggest strategies to build a society-wide scientific culture.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievement of Indians in science & technology Q6. Evaluate the role of research-driven innovation in achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat. Discuss the institutional bottlenecks affecting innovation outcomes. Suggest strategies to build a society-wide scientific culture. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: …

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Examine the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru towards laying the foundations of modern India. Discuss the role of democratic institutions in this process. Analyse the major challenges encountered in implementing the Nehruvian vision of nation-building.

Topic:  Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues. Q1. Examine the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru towards laying the foundations of modern India. Discuss the role of democratic institutions in this process. Analyse the major challenges encountered in implementing the Nehruvian vision of nation-building. (15 …

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YUVIKA (Yuva Vigyani Karyakram)

Source:  PIB Subject:  Government Schemes Context: Union Minister highlighted in the Lok Sabha, that the YUVIKA programme has benefited 1,320 students so far, successfully fostering a scientific temper and early interest in space science. About YUVIKA (Yuva Vigyani Karyakram): What It Is? YUVIKA, which stands for Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (Young Scientist Programme), is a specialized …

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Superstition continues to shape social behaviour in many parts of India. Analyse the reasons for the persistence of such belief systems. Suggest measures to promote scientific temper at the community level.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Q2. Superstition continues to shape social behaviour in many parts of India. Analyse the reasons for the persistence of such belief systems. Suggest measures to promote scientific temper at the community level. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: Recent incidents where individuals …

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“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” – Confucius

Q7. What does the given quotation convey to you in the present context? (10 M) “Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” – Confucius Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To assess the ethical meaning of Confucius’ quotation and its relevance in contemporary governance, leadership, and personal conduct. Key Demand of …

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India’s Science Museum Movement

Context: Saroj Ghose, the visionary behind India’s science museum movement and founding Director-General of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), passed away at 89. About India’s Science Museum Movement: What is the Science Museum Movement? A nationwide initiative to promote scientific temper through interactive, experiential learning in museums. Led by Saroj Ghose and institutionalized under the National Council of Science Museums …

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