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Theme T148 · Science & Technology

Biotechnology: applications, biopharma, microbes for fuel

3PYQs

3GS3

2018–20233 distinct years

Roadmap · step 155 of 171 · Stage 4: Integrated themes

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What UPSC asks

UPSC asks applied biotechnology achievements and pro-poor impact, why biotech activity is rising and its benefit to biopharma, and microbes for fuel.

Prepare these

Biotech applications: agriculture, health, industry
BioE3 policy, biopharma growth
Biofuels from microbes, algae

Answer writing

Link to energy and farmer income

Directive words in these PYQs: Discuss (1), Why (1).

Linked themes

Builds on: study these first

These come earlier in the roadmap. Questions in this theme use them.

Step 140: Energy security & energy independence

Syllabus lines covered

GS3-L13 — Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

All 3 PYQs, newest first

GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SCI-04-M2023-Q06
Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage.
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GS32021GS3-SCI-04-M2021-S01
What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of the society?
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GS32018GS3-SCI-04-M2018-S01
Why is there so much activity in the field of biotechnology in our country? How has this activity benefitted the field of biopharma?
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