Semiconductor, Quantum & Strategic Technologies

What should you study in Semiconductor, Quantum & Strategic Technologies?

• India Semiconductor Mission — ₹76,000 crore; Micron in Gujarat
• Quantum computing — National Quantum Mission (₹6,003 crore 2023-31)
• 6G — DoT roadmap; patent filing ambition
• Critical & emerging technology — US-India iCET; technology transfer

How often is Semiconductor, Quantum & Strategic Technologies asked in UPSC Mains?

Asked in 4 of 10 years, including 4 of the last 5. Highlighted years below are the ones it appeared in.

1. 2016: not asked
2. 2017: not asked
3. 2018: not asked
4. 2019: not asked
5. 2020: not asked
6. 2021: not asked
7. 2022: asked
8. 2023: asked
9. 2024: asked
10. 2025: asked

About the Mains GS Paper III paper

GS Paper III is a 250-mark descriptive Mains paper covering technology, economic development, biodiversity, environment, security and disaster management. See all 50 Mains GS Paper III topics.

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