APPSC Group 1 2023: Group-I Services (Notification 28/2022) Main Examination, Paper V Science, Technology and Environmental Issues
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sAE-108
2023
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMET{TAL ISSTIES
PAPER V
Tirne : 3 hours
Matcimum Marks : 150
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1 (a) Do you think the problem in India is "not so much knowledge
creation, as knowledge coosumption" and Scientific Social
Besponsibility (SSR) will go a long way in remedying this
situation ? Justi& your stand' Discuss the challenges associated
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(b) Explain how 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative is bringing
India a
in India s IT sector. Suggest the steps to be taken to make
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4. (a) Though circumstances are strongly insisting for India to overturn
decades of 'No first use' nuclear doctrine, still India is committed to
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(b) What is Green Energy ? Discuss about the Green Energy corridors
and their need in India. 10
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combat it how climate smart agriculture
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mitigates the devastating effects of climate change. 10
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(b) What is meant by open cast mining ? Discuss the impacts of open cast
mining on environment and solutions to overcome them' Add a note
. on the importance of post mining reclamation' 10
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7. (a) Biotechnolory has unlocked a vast potential for improving human life,
but the risks it poses are now a concem
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blessing and curse of Biotechnology. 10
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(b) Why is Ecotourism considered as a tool for conservation of Natural
heritage ? Discuss challenges associated with Ecotourism. 10
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(b) Bio-pesticides are slower in action compared to conventional
pesticides, with shorter persistence and susceptible to unfavourable
environmental conditions, but still there is a need to shift towards
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10. (a) Ineffcient farning and poor distribution are reasons for the worlds
food shortage and the genetically moilified crops are a bad answer to
the wrong problem -: Comment. 10
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(b) Why is monitoring and weather forecasting crucial ? Discuss the role
of ISRO in the weather prediction and capabilities in Disaster
management. Add a note on Mission NISAR. 10
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impact privacy, democracy and national security of a country' Suggest
solutions to tackle this infodemic . 10
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(b) What is the current scenario of renewable power generation in India ?
Discuss the factors responsible for the growing focus and shifb
towards Renewable energ'Y. 10
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13. (a) The most important climate goal is limiting the Earth's warrning to
1'5' Celsius. What happens to the world if we pass the crucial
1'5" Celsius climate threshold ? 10
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(b) Block chain technology is the doorway to transforming the agriculture
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Non-Proli&ration of nuclear wealrcns (NPT) ? Discuss the impact of
the civil nuclear agreement with the Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG)
on nuclear power generation in India. 10
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(b) What are e-waste recycling practices in India ? Discuss the highlights
of new e-waste management n:Jres 2022 notified by the Government of
India. 10
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