UPSC Mains 2016Question 13General Studies 3Science and Technology200 words

Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the scope of its application in the development process of the country. (Answer in 200 words)

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