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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.

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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.
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