All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India. 

This question was previously asked in
UPSC CSE 2022 (Prelims) CSAT Previous Year Paper (05-June-2022)

Globalization and new technology share a powerful, symbiotic relationship that profoundly impacts our management of scarce resources. Globalization provides the platform for technology to spread, while technology acts as the engine that accelerates globalization. In a world of finite resources, this relationship presents both immense opportunities and significant challenges, particularly for a country like India.

On one hand, this nexus helps mitigate resource scarcity. New technologies in renewable energy, such as solar panels and wind turbines, can be developed in one country and rapidly deployed globally through international trade and investment, helping India reduce its dependence on scarce fossil fuels. Precision agriculture, using satellite imagery and IoT sensors, allows Indian farmers to optimize the use of water and fertilizers—both scarce resources—thereby boosting crop yields with less environmental impact. The digital revolution, a product of both technology and globalization, enables a "sharing economy" for assets like cars and homes, promoting more efficient resource use.

On the other hand, this relationship can exacerbate scarcity. Globalization fuels consumerism, and technology enables faster production and obsolescence (e.g., fast fashion, yearly smartphone updates), leading to a rapid depletion of raw materials and the creation of massive electronic waste. Global supply chains, while efficient, are resource-intensive in terms of logistics and transportation. For India, the aspiration to match global consumption patterns puts immense pressure on its already strained resources like water, land, and minerals.

In essence, the bond between globalization and technology is a double-edged sword. For India, harnessing it for sustainable solutions while creating policies to curb its resource-intensive dark side is the critical challenge for the 21st century.

Answered By:

Sakshi Negi

Sakshi Negi is a Delhi-based journalist and content specialist with expertise in educational content and digital media, focusing particularly on government exam preparation and career guidance. With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from NRAI School of Mass Communication and her background as a Kendriya Vidyalaya alumna, she brings unique insights into the Indian education system and government sector opportunities.

Was this answer helpful?

Similar Questions

  1. Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period. 

  2. Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India. 

  3. How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of the balance of power?

  4. How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?

  5. The groundwater potential of the Gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?

  6. What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?

  7. What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?

  8. Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action, envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.

  9. Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family?

  10. Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India’s cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.


Important Questions from GS1

  1. Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period. 

  2. Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India. 

  3. How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of the balance of power?

  4. How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?

  5. The groundwater potential of the Gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?

Need Expert Advice?
Upcoming Exams
UPSC IFoS
November 22, 2026
UPSC SO Steno
December 12, 2026
Test Series
IAS img
UPSC
UPSC CSE (IAS) 2027 Prelims Mock Test Series
662 Tests 3 Tests Free
1705 Attempts
4.8(203)
English, Hindi
More Questions from IAS

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App