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Science and Technology UPSC PYQ 2013

5 questions from the UPSC 2013 examination.

5 questions

1Mediummains10 marks
Science and Technology - developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Achievements of Indians in science & technology

What do you understand by Fixed Dose Drug Combinations (FDCs)? Discuss their merits and demerits. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q14-->

2Mediummains10 marks
Science and Technology - developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights

What do you understand by Umpire Decision Review System in Cricket? Discuss its various components. Explain how silicone tape on the edge of a bat may fool the system? <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q15-->

3Mediummains10 marks
Science and Technology - developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights

Bringing out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to the section 3(d) in Indian Patent Law, 1970, discuss how it has been utilized by the Supreme Court in its judgement in rejecting Novartis' patent application for 'Glivec'. Discuss briefly the pros and cons of the decision. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q13-->

4Mediummains5 marks
Science and Technology - developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights

How does the 3D printing technology work? List out the advantages and disadvantages of the technology. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q67-->

5Mediummains5 marks
Science and Technology - developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights

What is an FRP composite material? How are they manufactured? Discuss their applications in aviation and automobile industries. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q68-->

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