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Science and Technology UPSC PYQ 2023

4 questions from the UPSC 2023 examination.

4 questions

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

What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is oil pollution particularly harmful for a country like India? <!--qid:MAINS_2023_GS-III_Q8-->

2Mediummains15 marks
Science and Technology - developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Achievements of Indians in science & technology

What is the main task of India’s third moon mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that have achieved this task. Introduce the subsystems in the spacecraft launched and explain the role of the ‘Virtual Launch Control Centre’ at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre which contributed to the successful launch from Sriharikota. <!--qid:MAINS_2023_GS-III_Q16-->

3Mediummains10 marks
Science and Technology - developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Achievements of Indians in science & technology

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc., is a serious threat to the internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat. <!--qid:MAINS_2023_GS-III_Q10-->

4Mediummains10 marks
Science and Technology - developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Achievements of Indians in science & technology

Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of AI in healthcare? <!--qid:MAINS_2023_GS-III_Q5-->

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