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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Topic:[GS-III] Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.48 PYQs
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Mains - GS-III
7 shown2026•Mains•GS-III•Q.1
What do you mean by Digital Rupee? In this context, explain the working and progress of India's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
GS-III
2026•Mains•GS-III•Q.15
Mention salient features of 'Mission Drishti'. Discuss the imaging techniques used in the satellite launched on 3rd May 2026. Why it is being considered world's first satellite of its kind?
Science and Technology
2025•Mains•GS-III•Q.6
How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology can play a crucial role in this endeavour?
GS-III
2025•Mains•GS-III•Q.15
How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture? How can this technology help to uplift the socio-economic status of farmers?
GS-III
2025•Mains•GS-III•Q.16
1
The delivery reached its destination just about time.
2
The evidence presented by Shyam states something different than what is being presented by Ram.
3
That is the difference of somebody doing his duty and not doing his duty.
GS-III
2024•Mains•GS-III•Q.5
What is the present world scenario of intellectual property rights with respect to life materials? Although, India is second in the world to file patents, still only a few have been commercialized. Explain the reasons behind this less commercialization.
GS-III
2023•Mains•GS-III•Q.16
What is the main task of India's third moon mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that have achieved this task. Introduce the subsystems in the spacecraft launched and explain the role of the 'Virtual Launch Control Centre' at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre which contributed to the successful launch from Sriharikota.
GS-III
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
13 shown2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42
Which of the following statements with regard to Large Language Models (LLMs) used in machine learning is/are correct?
1
LLMs assign probabilities to the next possible words and then pick the one with the highest probability.
2
LLMs process data through mathematical optimization to minimise prediction errors.
3
LLMs produce unbiased outputs.
Information Technology
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
Which of the following statements with regard to stealth technology is/are correct?
1
Stealth objects have a very small radar cross-section and are coated with Radar Absorbing Material.
2
Stealth objects can be detected using specific frequencies.
3
Stealth objects are coated with metamaterials to increase the scattering of electromagnetic radiation.
Science and Technology
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46
Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme:
1
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities.
2
Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine.
3
Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV.
Space Technology
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct?
1
It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
2
The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
3
Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.
Biotechnology
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.90
Which one of the following statements about Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Central Bank Digital Currency (Digital Rupee) is not correct?
Science and Technology
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.91
Which of the following statements about Real-World Assets (RWA) Tokenization are correct?
1
Tokenization is the process of turning real world assets into digital tokens using blockchain technology.
2
Tokenization of real world assets offers 24 x 7 access, promoting financial inclusion.
3
Tokenization of real world assets will allow the access to high growth investment opportunities for individuals in India.
Science and Technology
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.69
Consider the following countries :
I. United Arab Emirates
II. France
III. Germany
IV. Singapore
V. Bangladesh
How many countries amongst the above are there other than India where international merchant payments are accepted under UPI?
Science & Technology
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
Consider the following space missions :
I. Axiom-4
II. SpaDeX
III. Gaganyaan
How many of the space missions given above encourage and support micro-gravity research?
Science and Technology
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I
India does not import apples from the United States of America.
Statement-II
In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Biotechnology
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28
Consider the investments in the following assets :
1
Brand recognition
2
Inventory
3
Intellectual property
4
Mailing list of clients
Intellectual Property Rights
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54
Consider the following actions :
1
Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously
2
Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive
3
Detection of the tilt of the smartphone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode
In how many of the above actions is the function of accelerometer required?
Science and Technology (IT/Computers)
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.69
'Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?
Science and Technology
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.70
'Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?
Science and Technology