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Q. Bihar continues to experience natural disasters like floods and drought on a regular basis. What role can science and technology play in disaster forecastings and management? Explain your answer with practical examples. [65th BPSC-2020] Ans: Bihar faces multiple natural disasters for example, floods, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, heat waves, cold waves, landslides etc. Historically, apart …

Q. Bihar continues to experience natural disasters like floods and drought on a regular basis. What role can science and technology play in disaster forecastings and management? Explain your answer with practical examples. [65th BPSC-2020] Read More »

Q. Despite the fact that India has got a very good network of rivers, there are several regions that suffer from water shortage and particularly potable water. Discuss the role of science and technology in water management to address this problem citing examples. (64 BPSC/2018) OR In comparison to other countries, India is well-endowed with freshwater …

Q. Despite the fact that India has got a very good network of rivers, there are several regions that suffer from water shortage and particularly potable water. Discuss the role of science and technology in water management to address this problem citing examples. (64 BPSC/2018) OR In comparison to other countries, India is well-endowed with freshwater resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity. What role can the scientific management and technology play in overcoming this problein? Elucidate. (56-59 BPSC/2016) OR “Bihar is not utilizing her water resources rationally for meeting the domestic, agricultural and industrial needs.” Explain. (39 BPSC/1993) OR Ground water level is decreasing. Suggest scientific methods which can be used to increase water level. (43 BPSC/2001) Read More »

Q. How satellite technology can be used in improving the quality of common man’s life? (43 BPSC/2001) OR Write an account on space research activities going on in India. How have such researches been helpful in development of the country? (48-52 BPSC/2007) OR What progress India has made in the field of space satellite launching? …

How satellite technology can be used in improving the quality of common man’s life? (43 BPSC/2001) OR Write an account on space research activities going on in India. How have such researches been helpful in development of the country? (48-52 BPSC/2007) OR What progress India has made in the field of space satellite launching? What are the advantage and disadvantage of launching multi-satellites in space? How does the entry in this field help India to strengthen its economy? (63rd BPSC/2018) OR How do you see achievements of Indian Space Researth Organization (ISRO)? What are their next exciting targets? (60-62 BPSC/2018) Read More »

Q. Discuss the role of biotechnology in sustainable agriculture. Explain your answer with he help of some examples. (48-52 BPSC/2009) OR What is Biotechnology? How Biotechnology can be used to improve human health? (43 BPSC/2001) OR What are transgenic crops? How this technology is going to effect the Indian agricultural scene? (43 BPSC/2001) OR What is meant by …

Q. Discuss the role of biotechnology in sustainable agriculture. Explain your answer with he help of some examples. (48-52 BPSC/2009) OR What is Biotechnology? How Biotechnology can be used to improve human health? (43 BPSC/2001) OR What are transgenic crops? How this technology is going to effect the Indian agricultural scene? (43 BPSC/2001) OR What is meant by Biotechnology”? Discuss its application in the field of agriculture and environment. (41 BPSC/1997) Read More »

Q. What is ‘DNA finger printing’? Which research institution in India is working in this area? (42 BPSC/1999)DNA fingerprinting (Also called DNA profiling) is a method used to identify an individual from a sample of DNA by looking at unique patterns in their DNA.Uses: a forensic technique in criminal investigations, comparing criminal suspects’ profiles to …

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Q. What is bio-gas technology? What are the steps taken by Government of India towards its development? (40 BPSC/1995) Ans: Biogas is a gas mixture which is generated when organic compounds are fermented in the absence of air (anaerobic fermentation). This gas mixture is mainly made of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (75%) and may …

Q. What is bio-gas technology? What are the steps taken by Government of India towards its development? (40 BPSC/1995) Read More »