QUESTION 20
GS1
15 marks
Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India.
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11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Explain the two-way link between globalisation and new technology, and show how this link helps or hurts the use of scarce resources, with Indian examples.
ElucidateExplain the statement clearly and bring out its meaning with examples.
Demand-wise check
- 1Globalisation spreads technology (FDI, trade, open knowledge) and technology deepens globalisation (internet, logistics)≈65 words
- 2Resource angle: efficiency gains (solar, precision farming) vs higher consumption and e-waste≈65 words
- 3India-specific examples and risks: technology dependence, digital divide, critical minerals≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Define both termsTwo-way relationshipResource efficiency gainsResource pressureIndia examplesBalanced conclusion
Where marks usually go
- Writing on globalisation and technology but never on 'scarce resources'
- Giving only global examples although the question asks for India
Draw this
- Cycle diagram: globalisation → technology transfer → resource efficiency / resource demand → policy
Value addition
- ExampleIndia's solar tariffs fell to around ₹2–2.5 per unit through global supply chains and competitive auctions, easing pressure on coal.Solar Energy Corporation of India auction results
- ExampleIndia launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (2025) because clean-energy technology depends on scarce minerals like lithium and cobalt.Ministry of Mines, 2025
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- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 32 ↗Same syllabus reference
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