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Page-12 of GS-III: Science & Technology

Explain how DNA Profiling has revolutionized criminal investigations.

The technique of determining an individual’s DNA characteristics is called DNA profiling. Nowadays, it is the most commonly used in criminal investigations. It helps in resolving disputes related...

April 1, 2023

"TV Whitespace technology seems to be cost-effective technology to provide broadband service in rural India."Explain.

Hint: Due to very few terrestrial TV broadcasting stations in India, large chunks of spectrum are available called “white space”. TV White Spaces technology utilizes this unused “white...

March 29, 2023

Critically analyse the key features of the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2016.

Defence procurement procedure was brought in with an aim to ensure timely procurement of defence (military) equipment, systems, and platforms required by the armed forces through optimum utilization...

March 28, 2023

Why government has taken decision to stop the imports of the GM soybean?

The Union environment ministry has asked the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to stop imports of genetically modified (GM) soybean for food or feed because Genetic Engineering Appraisal...

March 27, 2023

Establish the links between intellectual property rights (IPR) and terrorism and organized crimes. How strengthening the IPR regime in India can help in prevention of organized crime? Discuss.

Organised crime refers to transnational, national or local groups who carry out illegal activities in order to make money or profit. Activities like drug trafficking, human trafficking, financial...

March 27, 2023

To what extent, the discovery of so called "Neutrino Oscillation"has potential to change our understanding of the fundamental particles of the nature? Discuss.

Hint The difference of calculation in theoretical and experimental results led to discovery of neutrino; when it was found that some of the solar neutrinos (which are all...

March 26, 2023

Private sector can play an important role in Make in India but does our policy provide it level playing field? Discuss in context with Defence Sector

As India plans to emerge as the superpower it has to cut down the dependence on Imports for defence sector. Private sector has to be a key partner...

March 25, 2023

Bring out the major differences between a ballistic missile and a cruise missile? Name two ballistic and two cruise missiles of India.

Missile is a weapon that is self-propelled or directed by remote control, carrying conventional or nuclear explosive. There are three broad types of missiles Conventional guided missiles Cruise...

March 23, 2023

Improving India’s Science & Engineering research capacity

According to a study by research publications, India is among the world’s top countries in terms of research output however the countries’ universities have fallen in case of...

March 21, 2023

Why Indigenization of IT infrastructure of military is vital? Where does India stand in terms of indigenization of military IT infrastructure?

India is facing a daunting task in indigenisation and self reliance in defence production. Lack of technology, R&D etc have become impediments in self reliance in defence production....

March 19, 2023

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