Page-19 of GS-III: Science & Technology

How was India benefitted from the contributions of Sir M.Visvesvaraya and Dr. M. S. Swaminathan in the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively?

Sir M.Visvesvaraya and Dr M. S. Swaminathan are the two jewels of the Indian research field who have contributed immensely for the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively. Sir M.Visvesvaraya and Water Engineering Sir M.Visvesvaraya was the creator ..

How technological intervention will aid in enhancing the livelihood of fishermen? Explain with suitable examples.

Technological interventions can aid in enhancing livelihood opportunities by filling the gaps in operations. The two marine information dissemination products Gemini and new potential fishing zones (PFZ) launched by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services in association with Airport ..

Enumerate the features of an Economic census. How the recent Economic census will utilize digital methods for its recordings?

Economic Census is the complete record of all establishment located within the geographical boundary of India. Six Economic Censuses have been conducted by�the�Union Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation till date. The first Economic Census was undertaken in 1977. �The ..

Enumerate the key features of RISAT- 2B and discuss its significance towards India�s space programme.

ISRO has launched the RISAT-2B, the radar imaging earth observation satellite on 22 may 2019. It is an all-weather spy satellite. It will replace its predecessor RISAT-2 which has been actively used by India to monitor activities in terror camps ..

Do you think that the government needs to assist the telecom sector for facilitation of 5G roll-out? Comment.

India has come a long way since the stringent requirements of licensing. Now anyone who wants to enter telecom services can bag a licence easily. However, the only constraint is the availability of spectrum. This has enumerated the need to ..

Artificial Intelligence is an emerging technology in need of direction through a policy. Conflicting and confusing strategies by various government agencies have led to confusions. Discuss

The government of India has been vocal about its intention to mainstream AI applications for social good, and ensure that AI research in India keeps pace with global developments. But India is still struggling to give a policy direction to ..

India is still far away from reducing its strategically-vulnerable dependence on foreign military hardware and software. With suitable examples, critically analyze where, to what extent and why "Make in India"initiatives have failed.

Make in India program was launched by government of India with an aim to make India as manufacturing hub of the world. One of the major objective of Make in India is to reduce imports and dependence from foreign countries ..

What is fibre optics? What advantages does it offer in telecommunications? Elaborate.

Fibre Optics is a branch of Physics dealing with principle of Internal reflection and its applications in various fields. Fibre optics technology enters high energy light waves in optical fibres, a hollow thread with efficient reflective inner surface, at the ..