India & Global Development : Technological Advancements Flashcards
1
Q
Why is containerisation important?
A
because shipping goods is the most cost-effective way of transport
2
Q
Why has India’s economy grown because of containerisation?
A
containers allow goods to be manufactured where labour is cheaper, then transported. India gets lots of income from this
3
Q
Why are GM crops bad?
A
they negatively impact the environment
4
Q
Why are GM crops good for India?
A
they increase food supply for growing population
5
Q
How do medical advancements impact all the population?
A
because of vaccination development
6
Q
How do medical advancements impact some of the population?
A
rare MRI scans are lifesaving
7
Q
Why has vaccination development been so important?
A
the eradication of diseases, eg., ebola, polio, leprosy, smallpox etc.
