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Science & TechnologyEXAMINEYear 201815 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
What is India's third-stage nuclear power programme? How does it aim to utilize vast domestic thorium reserves for long-term energy security?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Developments in IT, space, computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR).
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Three-Stage Nuclear Programme, Homi Bhabha Roadmap, Fast Breeder Reactors (AHWR)
Recurring Theme Trend: “Three-Stage Nuclear Programme”
2 questions across 14 yrsFrequency of UPSC CSE Mains questions testing this core concept, landmark doctrine, or foundational syllabus theme (2013-2026)
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