GS P-2. Sec-3. Science & Technology

1.       Indigenization of Technology in Indian context.

2.       Technology driven modernization of Bihar

3.       Water scarcity

          Water conservation, Mission providing Potable water to every household

• • • • Role played by the central government
      • scientific and technological developments used by the government of Bihar in fulfilling the objectives.

4.       In Bihar, a good network of river is there; लेकिन फिर भी कुछ क्षेत्र जल आपूर्ति एवं पेय जल की कमी से ग्रस्त हैं। जल प्रबंधन के क्षेत्र में Science & Technology की भूमिका।

5.       Nuclear energy program of India

           – why its expansion is needed to meet the growing energy needs;

           – precautions needed

            – positives and negatives of nuclear energy

6.       Internet v/s intranet

               – how it has changed the life of human?

7.       Computer and Communication Technology advancements are there, but India has faced severe data threat both in public and in government domain.

           Discuss cyber threat.

• • • • various areas
      • majors taken by the central government in each of them (the areas) with the help of existing Technology

8.       What is Software?

          Why the software industry is considered as the backbone of country’s economic development?

           Development of Computer languages & India’s contribution in this field.

9.       Role of Nanotechnology

            – in health sector; examples, how it is used in the treatment of different diseases;

            – how it can transform people’s life? (all examples)

10.   Discuss the role of technology in Agricultural development of Bihar.

        (Context: – Quality of life & health of any nation linked to food and dietic security, and India has made achievement in production, productivity, availability and in horticulture produce.)

11.   “प्रौद्योगिकी वरदान से ज्यादा अभिशाप है।“ Environmental pollution के संदर्भ में पुष्टि करें।

12.   Pollution, a serious threat.

        – Types

        – Causes

        – Steps taken by the central and State governments.

        – How public can contribute to minimize this burning issue?

13.   बिहार एक बाढ़ एवं सूखा प्रभावित राज्य है। इन्हें नियंत्रित करने एवं ऐसी आपदा का पूर्वानुमान और प्रबंधन करने में modern technology (Sc. & Tech.) कैसे सहायक है? Examples.

14.   Key issues of country – Population, increasing health risk, degradation of natural resources, dwindling farm lands; to tackle these, present at least 4 scientific initiatives for each issue.

15.   Due to the increase in population and non-planning, a disproportionate garbage generation issue has occurred. Discuss –

         – Different types of wastes.

         – How to use Science & Technology for eradication of this problem?

16.   Global Warming

         India’s contribution in minimizing its impact.

17.   Make in India

          – & Covid-19, countering by India

          – A type of स्वदेशी आंदोलन; Discuss the role of Sc. & Tech. to promote it.

          – & India’s Defense sector; DRDO and others developed various arsenals for India’s safety and security. Discuss the scientific development in defense technology.

18.   “Search of life on another planet”, Why it is important?

         Development of India in Space Research. Discuss 21^st century targets.

         Development of India in Space Satellite launching technology.

              –  Advantages & disadvantages of launching multiple satellites in space.

         How does entering into this field help India to strengthen its economy?

          Achievements of ISRO.

19.   Electricity demands are increasing, Conventional energy resources are decreasing; देश विद्युत ऊर्जा की कमी से जूझ रहा है। इसे नियंत्रित करने के लिए Science & Technology द्वारा उपलब्ध कराये गए साधनों की व्याख्या करें।

20.   UDAY Scheme

21.   COVID-19 के काल में job crisis situation को handle करने में तथा राष्ट्र के विकास की गति बनाये रखने में Science & Technology की भूमिका।

22.   Smart City – Vision, Role of Science & Technology