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Science and Technology Policy — UPSC Questions & Practice

Practise 26 Science and Technology Policy questions from UPSC for competitive exams such as UPSC, Banking, SSC and Railway. Read the worked questions below, check every answer with an explanation, and track what you get wrong.

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1. Which of the following best describes the term 'National Supercomputing Mission'?

  1. AA government-backed initiative to democratize e-commerce in India through an open, interoperable network.
  2. BAn Indian initiative to establish a network of supercomputers for research and scientific applications.
  3. CIndia's national policy framework to promote innovation and creativity by strengthening IPR administration.
  4. DIndia's policy framework, #AIforAll, aiming to leverage artificial intelligence for inclusive economic growth.
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Answer: B

'National Supercomputing Mission' refers to: An Indian initiative to establish a network of supercomputers for research and scientific applications.

2. Which of the following best describes the term 'Chandrayaan Mission'?

  1. AIndia's lunar exploration program conducted by ISRO to study the Moon's surface and composition.
  2. BA government initiative to ensure government services are made available electronically and to boost digital infrastructure.
  3. CIndia's national policy framework to promote innovation and creativity by strengthening IPR administration.
  4. DIndia's first indigenous human spaceflight program undertaken by ISRO.
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Answer: A

'Chandrayaan Mission' refers to: India's lunar exploration program conducted by ISRO to study the Moon's surface and composition.

3. Which of the following best describes the term 'Startup India'?

  1. AAn Indian government mission to promote research and applications in nanotechnology across sectors.
  2. BA government initiative to ensure government services are made available electronically and to boost digital infrastructure.
  3. CIndia's first indigenous human spaceflight program undertaken by ISRO.
  4. DA flagship government initiative to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in India.
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Answer: D

'Startup India' refers to: A flagship government initiative to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in India.

4. Which term is best described as: "An Indian government mission to promote research and applications in nanotechnology across sectors."?

  1. ATechnology Mission on Nano Science
  2. BAtmanirbhar Bharat
  3. CIntellectual Property Rights Policy
  4. DNational Digital Health Mission
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Answer: A

This description corresponds to 'Technology Mission on Nano Science'.

5. Which term is best described as: "India's first indigenous human spaceflight program undertaken by ISRO."?

  1. AIntellectual Property Rights Policy
  2. BBharatNet Project
  3. CStartup India
  4. DGaganyaan Mission
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Answer: D

This description corresponds to 'Gaganyaan Mission'.

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