Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as are business professions, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer- oriented. Critically comment.
Questions on blue LEDs' impact, Bose–Einstein statistics, cellulose decomposition, DRS in cricket, FRP composites, run-of-river hydro, S-400, and declining research in universities.
What to cover
Applied science basics behind each named technology
Indian scientists' contributions
Research ecosystem (ANRF)
Writing the answer
Explain mechanism simply, then application
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