UPSC Themes

Theme T149 · Science & Technology

Health technology & pharma: AMR, FDCs, stem cells, nanomedicine

5PYQs
5GS3
2013–20205 distinct years

Roadmap · step 156 of 171 · Stage 4: Integrated themes

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What UPSC asks

Questions ask antibiotic overuse and AMR, FDCs' merits and demerits, stem cell therapy, nanotech in health, and the Nano Mission.

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Answer writing

Directive words in these PYQs: Describe (2), Discuss (2), Why (1), Critically (1).

Linked themes

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Step 110: Public health system & universal health coverage

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All 5 PYQs, newest first

  1. GS32020GS3-SCI-04-M2020-S01

    What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in health sector?

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  2. GS32017GS3-SCI-04-M2017-S01

    Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including Leukaemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments?

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  3. GS32016GS3-SCI-04-M2016-S01

    Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the scope of its application in the development process of the country.

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  4. GS32014GS3-SCI-04-M2014-S01

    Can overuse and free availability of antibiotics without Doctor’s prescription, be contributors to the emergence of drug-resistant diseases in India? What are the available mechanisms for monitoring and control? Critically discuss the various issues involved.

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  5. GS32013GS3-SCI-04-M2013-S01

    What do you understand by Fixed Dose Drug Combinations (FDCs)? Discuss their merits and demerits.

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