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Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
4. Explaining the diverse applications of semiconductors in India, mention the ways in which the government can create a thriving domestic semiconductor industry, complete with all backward linkages. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
The government forecasts that India would need $63 billion worth of semiconductors by 2026.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about applications of semi-conductors and how the government can create a thriving domestic semiconductor industry.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving a statistic highlighting strategic significance of semiconductors in India.
Body:
In the first part, discuss the various applications of semiconductors – computers, phones, server farms, missiles and in their guidance systems, warplanes, submarines, aircraft carriers, satellites etc.
Next, write about the steps need to create a robust domestic industry for semiconductors – tackling R&D problems, funding, solving intellectual property issues. Mention various measures already initiated by the government in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
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