General Studies (Mains) – Science & Technology

Nuclear Energy / Alternative Energy

1.       What is nuclear medicine? Describe briefly its different uses. (1996/20)

2.       How has India’s Nuclear Programme contributed to the economic and defense requirements of the country? (1997/40)

3.       What is a fast breeder reactor? Comment on its suitability in the Indian context. (1999/40)

4.       What is carbon dating? Describe its applications in archaeology. (1999/20)

5.       What do the INMAS stand for? (1999/1)

6.       Where is Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research located? (1999/1)

7.       Write about Radiation & its effects. (2003/2)

8.       Discuss in detail “Alternative Energy Sources”. (2004/30)

9.       Why is hydrogen being acclaimed as the fuel of the future? (2005/15)

10.   What are the alternative fuels available for the transport sector? Discuss their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages in their utilization. (2007/15)

Information Technology

1.    What is virtual reality? What is it used for? (1996/20)

2.    What do the following stand for? (1997/3)

a.       TIFR

b.      DRDO

c.       NEERI

3.       What are optical fibers? What are their advantages? (1998/20)

4.       State the importance of Antrix Corporation. (1998/3)

5.       What do the following stand for: (1998/3)

a.       C-DAC

b.      ICMR

c.       TRAI

6.       Give the functions of interferons. (1998/3)

7.       What is the difference between E-mail and Fax? (1998/3)

8.       What are the major provisions of the New Telecom Policy approved by the Government? What has been the decision of the Delhi High Court in this respect? (1999/10)

9.       What is fibre optics? What advantages does it offer in telecommunications? Elaborate. (2001/15)

10.   Write about E-commerce. (2001/2)

11.   Discuss in detail “The Internet Telephony as an alternative”. (2002/30)

12.   What is interactive television? What special advantages are derived by using VOD services?

13.   What are the components of a typical VOD system? Which feature film was generated first entirely on computers and in which year? (2003/30)

14.   Discuss the utility of e-governance in the Indian context. (2004/10)

15.   Write note on Use of Information Technology in health management in India. (2005/10)

16.   15. What is digital convergence? Examine its implications for modern society. (2005/30)

17.   Write short notes on PACE. (2007/2)

18.   Explain : Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) (2008/15)

19.   Explain : Wifi (2008/15)

20.   Write brief note on TIFAC. (2008/2)