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Model Answer Framework

Indian Science: Scientists, Institutions, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Quantum Computing, Government Policies, Digital India, Cyber Security & Data Privacy

Paper II · Unit 2 Section 11 of 13 0 PYQs 38 min
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Model Answer Framework

50-Word Answer Framework (5-mark questions)

Structure: Definition/What (15w) + India's Context/Policy (15w) + 2-3 Key Facts (20w)

Example for "What is AIRAWAT?":

  • What: AIRAWAT = AI Research, Analytics, Knowledge Assimilation Platform — India's national AI supercomputing infrastructure.
  • Context: Announced under IndiaAI Mission (Rs 10,371 crore, 2024–29), operated by MeitY.
  • Facts: 10,000+ GPU cluster; accessible to researchers, startups, academic institutions; supports indigenous AI model development including LLMs for Indian languages.

150-Word Answer Framework (10-mark questions)

Structure: Introduction/Definition (25w) + Historical/Policy Context (30w) + Key Components/Features (50w) + Current Status/Achievement (25w) + Challenges/Future (20w)

Example for "Discuss Digital India":

  • Intro: Digital India (launched 1 July 2015) — flagship programme transforming India into digitally empowered society.
  • Context: PM Modi's vision; three pillars — infrastructure, governance, digital literacy.
  • Components: Aadhaar (1.37B), UPI (14.96B transactions/month), BharatNet (2.14L GPs), DigiLocker (250M users), ONDC (open e-commerce), CoWIN (2.5B doses recorded).
  • Achievement: India ranks 40th on UN e-Government Development Index 2024 (up from 118 in 2014); UPI exported to 7+ nations; India processes 50%+ of global real-time payments.
  • Challenges: Digital divide (rural internet access), cybersecurity (AIIMS attack), data privacy (DPDP Act 2023 implementation pending).