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UPSC Prelims 2018 Science & Technology

Science & Technology PYQs for UPSC Prelims 2018.

2018 Science & Technology

When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be switched on automatically. The smart mirror in your bathroom shows the day's weather and ...

2018 Science & Technology

With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements : 1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits. 2. IRNSS co...

2018 Science & Technology

"3D printing" has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Automotive industry 4. Reconstructive surgeries 5. Data processing technologies S...

2018 Science & Technology

With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements : 1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that gives the plant the property of pest-resist...

2018 Science & Technology

In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used? 1. Mobile phone operations 2. Banking operations 3. Controlling the power grids Select the correct answer using the code given below:

2018 Science & Technology

Consider the following: 1. Birds 2. Dust blowing 3. Rain 4. Wind blowing Which of the above spread plant diseases?

2018 Science & Technology

Consider the following pairs : |Terms sometimes seen in news|Context /Topic | |-- |--| |1. Belle II experiment | Artificial Intelligence| |2. Blockchain technology|Digital/Cryptocurrency | |3. CRISPR — Cas9 | Particl...

2018 Science & Technology

What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?

2018 Science & Technology

The terms ‘Wanna Cry, Petya and Eternal Blue' sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to

2018 Science & Technology

Consider the following phenomena : 1. Light is affected by gravity. 2. The Universe is constantly expanding. 3. Matter warps its surrounding space-time. Which of the above is/are the prediction/predictions of Alb...

2018 Science & Technology

The identity platform `Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply? 1. It can be integrated into any electronic device. 2. Online authentication using iris is possible. Whic...

2018 Science & Technology

With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements: 1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication s...