“Indian research is hampered by stifling bureaucracy, poor-quality education at most universities and insufficient funding. Successive governments have pledged to increase support for research and development to 2% of India’s gross domestic product, but it has remained static at less than 0.9% of GDP since 2005.” Comment on the problems mentioned in the statement and examine what else ails scientific research in India. (200 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 23 (GS-3)

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Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015

GENERAL STUDIES – 3

Mock Test – 23                                                                                                         

21 November 2015

• “Indian research is hampered by stifling bureaucracy, poor-quality education at most universities and insufficient funding. Successive governments have pledged to increase support for research and development to 2% of India’s gross domestic product, but it has remained static at less than 0.9% of GDP since 2005.” Comment on the problems mentioned in the statement and examine what else ails scientific research in India. (200 Words)