HPAS Mains 2021/22 Answer Writing Challenge Day 27: 04-11-2021

November 4, 2021

HPAS Mains 2021/22 Answer Writing Challenge Day 27: 04-11-2021

HPAS Mains Syllabus General studies Paper III: Modern and emerging technologies and initiatives in the State of Himachal Pradesh Including biotechnology policy, research, vision, scope and applications for developing horticulture, medicinal and aromatic plants resources of the State.

Question: Biotechnology is a double edged sword. The only solution is to give importance to the good side of these technologies. Critically analyze ( 20 marks)

Understanding of question:
Directive	Critically analyze : to break an issue into constituent parts and explain how these relate to one other and to provide a fair judgement
Introduction	What is biotechnology?
Main Body	Advantages of Biotechnology GM crops Treatment of genetic disorders Therapeutic cloning Challenges of Biotechnology • Irreversible changes • Bioethics • Health issues related to GMO crops
Conclusion	Way Forward – Informed consent , AI can be used , suggestions from public
Understanding of question:
Directive	What : to give main characteristics or features of the topic
Introduction	What is HIMSWAN , when was it launched?
Main Body	Services HIMSWAN provides • Electronic delivery of G2G , G2C,G2B services How does it bring efficiency in public administration? • Citizen – Government interface • Dynamic and interactive information from various departments
Conclusion	Enhancing HIMSWAN’S capabilities

General Studies Paper 3