Science & Technology (GS) for IAS Prelims and Mains: Science and Tech syllabus covers both the aspects of General science as well as technology. Technology usually involves concepts from Robotics, Biotech, IT, Nano-tech while Science covers all the basic principles of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. All recent developments in both fields are also part of the syllabus. Science and Technology is one of the most dynamic subjects in the UPSC exam. Questions are now exclusively current affairs based. They are not simply testing whether you understand the broad terms but also the practical aspects.
Memorizing NCERTs from 6th standard onwards is no longer the requirement. An in-depth technical understanding of various issues is also not required. You need to have a broad idea of various topics in the news and their applied knowledge. As an example, you don’t need to know the details of various payloads of the Astrosat Satellite, but you need to know its objectives, what India aims to gain from it, and similar missions around the globe.
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Science & Technology (GS) for IAS Prelims and Mains
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology – Basics of Cell, Nucleus, Chromosomes, DNA, RNA, Genes, Codons, Amino acids, etc.
Biotechnology – Genetic Engineering
Biotechnology – Stem Cells
Applications of Biotechnology
HEALTH
Health – Diseases
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)
Health – Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Genetically Modified Organisms
DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
India’s Defence Program
NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY
Nuclear Technology – Atoms, Nuclear Reactions – Fission & Fusion, Reactors, etc
India’s Nuclear Energy Program
COMPUTERS AND IT
Computers, Supercomputers, Quantum computing, etc
Internet of Things
3D Printing
Hyperloop
5G
Artificial Intelligence
Light-Fidelity (Li-Fi) Technology
Blockchain Technology and Bitcoins
Big Data and its Applications
EARTH SCIENCES
Polar Sciences – Arctic, Antarctic, Himalayas, etc
Rare Earth Elements
Deep Sea Mining – Polymetallic Nodules, Polymetallic Sulphides, Cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts.
SPACE
General Science
Science & Technology – Genetics and Biotechnology
Science & Technology – National Space Agencies
Science & Technology – Military Exercises and IT Telecom
Science & Technology – Nuclear Technology
Science & Technology – International Missions
Science & Technology – Super computer and Its Applications
Science & Technology – Planetary System
Science & Technology – Health Development
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