Prelims
General Science
Mains
- Science and technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
- Achievements of Indians in science & technology;
- Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Before deep dive into the micro topic’s syllabus, let us take an overview of Topic-wise syllabus of science and tech-
- Science and Technology in India (Development)
- Energy
- Space technology
- Communication and Information Technology
- Defense Technology
- Superconductivity, Laser, Artificial intelligence, Robotics, Nanotechnology
- Intellectual property rights (IPR) and Related rights
- Astronomy and Particle physics
- Biotechnology
- Different types of disease and its recent issues, health, and family welfare and various immunization program.
- Nobel prize
- Miscellaneous topics (current affairs related)
Detailed syllabus Of Science and Technology
1. Introduction
- India’s Policy in the Field of the Science & Technology
- The Science & Technology Policy Resolution in 1958
- Science & Technology Policy 2013
- Institutional Structure
- New Initiatives Aligned with the National Agenda
- India & World Collaboration in Science Projects
2. Space
- Satellite Communication in India
- INSAT Satellite Applications
- Remote Sensing Applications
- Cryogenic Rockets
- Global Positioning System
- Role of Space in Development
- ISRO as Soft Power
- Issue of Space Race
- Space Activities Bill, 2017
- Outer space treaty
3. IT, Telecom & Electronics
- IT Industry in India
- Applications of Information Technology
- Display Technologies
- Telecommunication
- Government Initiatives
- Contemporary Debates
4. Defense
- Missile System and its Classification
- India’s Missile System
- India’s Ballistic Missile Defence System
- UAVs in India
- Stealth Technology, Chemical Weapons, Biological Weapons
5. Nano-Science & Nano-Technology
- Nanoscience Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
- Applications of Nanotechnology
- Health & Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology
- Social & Ethical Impacts
- Nano-Science& Nanotechnology in India
6. Robotics
- Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
- Applications of Robotics
- Robotics and Issues of Unemployment
7. Nuclear Energy
- Nuclear-Power Policy of India
- Non-energy Applications of Nuclear Energy
- Impact of Radiation, Issue of Radioactive Waste
- Institutions involved in Nuclear Energy Development
- Nuclear & Radiological Disasters
8. Biotechnology
- Application of Biotechnology
- Biotechnology Projects
- Issue of Bio-Piracy
- Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology and IPR Issue
- Ethical Dimension In Biotechnology
9. Renewable Energy
- Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
- Concept of Green Building
- Tidal, Wave, Geothermal Energy, Fuel Cells
10. Achievements of Indians in science & technology
- Scientists of Ancient India
- Science and Scientists of Medieval India
- Scientists of Modern India
- Policies& Reports related to Science
- Technology Vision Document 2035
- National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020
- National Intellectual Property Rights Policy
- Policy on Synthetic Biology
Law Commission Report on Human DNA Profiling
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
1. Space
- OUTER SPACE TREATY
- NEUTRINO OBSERVATORY
- SOLAR MISSION- ADITYA
- Chandrayaan-2 Mission
- GRAVITATIONAL WAVES
- IMPORTANCE OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM
- Reusable Launch Vehicle
- About SN Bose
- Stephen Hawking
- Space Activities Bill, 2017
- ISRO AS SOFT POWER
- ISRO’S ROLE IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Space Debris
- GAGANYAAN
- 20 years of International Space Station
2. Biotechnology & Health
- Tuberculosis
- Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
- Nipah Virus Infection
- Generic Drugs in India
- Stent Implants
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: ISSUES & CONCERNS
- Misuse of Secondary Patent Methodology
- Digital Biopiracy
- Clinical Applications of the Whole Genome Sequencing
- Three-Parent Babies Permitted in the UK
- Mass Embryo Transfer
- Issues Related to Gm Food
- Importance of Genetic Testing
- Health Geo-Mapping Project
- Digital Health Technology Eco-System
- Ethical Dimension In Biotechnology
- Law Commission Report on Human DNA Profiling
- Law against Genetic Discrimination
- Genome Editing: What, Why and Way Forward
3. Defense
- India’s Missile System
- Brahmos and its Significance
- India’s Ballistic Missile Defence System
- Indian Submarines and Naval Ships
- Light Combat Aircraft
- UAVs in India
- Chemical Weapons
- Biological Weapons
4. Policies Related to Science
- STI Policy 2013 of India: Analysis
- The Paradox of Innovation
- Analysis of INSPIRE Scheme
- National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015- 2020
- Organ Donation Rules in India
- Policy on Synthetic Biology
- DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018
- Maharashtra’s Public Cloud Policy
- National Policy on Electronics 2019
- Roadmap for Drones
- National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy
- Draft Rules for E-Pharmacies
- National Digital Communications Policy
- Net Neutrality
5. IT & Telecom
- Internet Of Things
- Big Data Initiative
- Supercomputer and its Applications
- Li-Fi Technology and its Application
- Use of it in Financial Inclusion
- Credit/Debit Card Crimes
- Bharat net Project
- Wanna Cry Malware
- Concept of Cyber-Physical Systems
- Using Electronic Signature Service: Significance & Applications
- Digital India: Achievements
- Adoption of Blockchain Technology to Stop Bank Frauds
- Artificial Intelligence and Society
- Two Authentication Procedure
- Facial Authentication Working
- Issue of Internet Governance
- Quantum computing
- National supercomputing mission
- Data Protection-B N Srikrishna committee
- Data Localisation and Related Issues
- National Digital Literacy Mission and Digital NE vision
- National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS)
- Bullet Train
6. Initiatives in the Field of Science & Technology.
- BOOSTING Horticulture through Remote Sensing
- Hyperloop Transportation Technology
- Cloud Seeding Experiment In Maharashtra
- Nano-Technology Medicines
- Hydrogen Bomb
- Ear Tagging In Cattle
- e-Cigarette
- Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
- Geo-Tagging The Assets In Mgnrega
- Robot Tax and its Implications
- India & World Collaboration in Science Projects
7. Initiatives in the Field of Science & Technology
- Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
- Nipah Virus Infection
- Avian Influenza or Bird Flu
- Bovine TB
- Encephalitis
- Kyasanoor Forest Disease (Monkey Fever)
- Hospital-Acquired Infection
- Rotavirus
- The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Virus
- Swine Flu
- Chikungunya
- Tuberculosis
Book List For Science & Technology
- VIII, IX, X Standard NCERT books on Biology
- The Hindu or Indian Express Newspaper
- Monthly Magazine ‘Science Reporter for Science & Technology’