Question

It is often said that the world is witnessing now a second industrial revolution, Which will transform the society as radically as did the first. List some key contemporary area of science and technology, which are responsible for this revolution.

Answer 1

Some key contemporary areas of science and technology, which are chiefly responsible for a new industrial revolution taking place now and likely to take place in near future are: (i) Design of super-fast computers.
Biotechnology.
Developments in the field of space sciences.
Development of super-conducting materials at room temperature.
Advancements in the fields of electronics, information technology and nanotechnology.