{"id":22384,"date":"2024-01-17T13:11:49","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T13:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=22384"},"modified":"2024-04-15T10:22:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T10:22:17","slug":"upsc-science-and-technology-complete-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-science-and-technology-complete-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Science and Technology Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Science and Technology notes serve as an invaluable resource for aspirants preparing for one of the most competitive examinations in India\u2014the Civil Services Examination. With a meticulous focus on the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of science and technology, these notes provide comprehensive coverage of relevant topics that candidates must master to excel in the examination. The UPSC Science and Technology notes are curated to not only impart a deep understanding of fundamental scientific principles but also to keep aspirants abreast of contemporary developments and their implications. As science and technology play a pivotal role in shaping the socio-economic fabric of the nation, these notes are designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to address the challenges and opportunities that arise in the rapidly advancing world of science and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic<\/strong><\/td>Sub – Topic<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life<\/td>India\u2019s Policy in the Field of Science & Technology<\/strong>  – The Science & Technology Policy Resolution(1958), Science, Technology & Innovation Policy 2013 and Recent ones.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Policies & Reports related to Science – Technology<\/strong> 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<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Institutional Structures, New Initiatives, Collaboration with Countries in Science Projects<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Applications of S&T in daily Life<\/td><\/tr>
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology<\/td>Space in India<\/strong> – Satellite Communication in India , INSAT Satellite Applications , Remote Sensing Applications <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Cryogenic Rockets Engines<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Space significance- Role of Space in Development , Global Positioning System , ISRO as Soft Power <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Space Treaties – Outer space treaty, Space Activities Bill, 2017, <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Space Misc. – Space Race & Weaponisation,  Space Debris, Space Tourism.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Space Institutions – ISRO, InSpace, Dept of Space, Major Space Centres<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Defence <\/strong>– Missile System and their Classification, India\u2019s Missile System – India\u2019s Ballistic Missile Defence System, UAVs in India, Stealth Technology ,Chemical Weapons, Biological Weapons<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>IT, Telecom & Electronics<\/strong> – IT Industry in India and its applications<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Telecommunication technology<\/strong> – Evolution(1G,2G – 5G,6G), Spectrum band concept and issues<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Electronics<\/strong> – New Wearables, Display Technologies, Laser technology – Types, components,Applications, Future scope<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Computers<\/strong> – History, Classification, Hardware and Software, Computer Network, Internet, Blockchain Tech, CyberSecurity Mechanisms<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Government Initiatives and Contemporary issues<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Robotics<\/strong> – Concept, Applications and Challenges, Automation, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nano Science and Nano Technology<\/strong> – Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Applications of Nanotechnology and its impacts – Health, Environmental,  Social & Ethical Impacts of Nanotechnology<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nano-Science& Nanotechnology in India<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Biotechnology<\/strong> – Techniques and Applications, Biotechnology Projects in India and Bioinformatics, Recombinant DNA Technology(RDT), Stemcells, Transgenic animals, GMOs and Embryology.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Issues – Biopiracy, IPR issues, Ethical Dimensions<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Health, Nutrition and Diseases<\/strong> – Nutrition and Nutrients, Organic and Inorganic Substances, Disease – Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases, Genetic Diseases, Immunity – Immunisation and Autoimmunity, Zoonotic diseases<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nuclear Energy<\/strong> – Nuclear Energy, Radioactivity, Nuclear Fission, Nuclear Fusion, Radioisotopes, Nuclear-Power Policy of India, Nuclear energy development in India, Non-energy Applications of Nuclear Energy and its challenges.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Institutions involved in Nuclear Energy Development\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Impact of Radiation, Issue of Radioactive Waste\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nuclear & Radiological Disasters<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nuclear Diplomacy<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Renewable Energy<\/strong> – Types -(Solar,Wind, Tidal, Wave, Geothermal, Fuel Cells, OTEC) & Others.\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Achievements of Indians in science & technology<\/td>Contribution of Scientists<\/strong> of Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India<\/td><\/tr>
Issues relating to intellectual property rights.<\/td>Concept of IPR and related rights<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>National IPR Policy and recent changes<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Issues around IPR<\/td><\/tr>
Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.<\/td>Big Data Technology<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Agriculture – Hydroponics, Aeroponics<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Narco Analysis, Polygraph and Brain mapping<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Transportation Technology – HyperLoop, Hydrogen Fuelcells<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Space stations<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Indias polar research stations – Himadri<\/td><\/tr>
Basic Science – Physics<\/td>Basic Units and measurement, Forces and Motions – Centripetel and Centrifugal forces, Momentum<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Work, Energy and Power – Concepts, Kinetic and Potential Energy, Laws of Conservation<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Gravitation – Newtons law, Centre of Gravity, Mass and weight, Planets and Kepler laws of Planetary motion<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Matter – Solid, Properties, Surface Tension(factors affecting, applications) and capillarity<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Wave, Oscillations and Sound – Characteristics and Properties, Human Ear, SONAR<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Heat, Temperature and Thermodynamics – Heat and Temperature, Specific Heat, Humidity, Latent Heat, Change in State – Transmission.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Optics – Light – its Wave nature, Properties, Reflection, Refraction, Image, mirrors and Lenses, Refractive Index, Total Internal Reflection, Dispersion and Scattering of Light, Angle of Deviation, Tyndall Effect, Human Eye, Interference and Diffraction, Polarisation of Light<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Electricity and magnetism –  Electricity, electric charge, Electric Cell, magnetic effect of current, Magnet – Types, properties, Magnetic field of Earth, Motor, AC-DC current, Transformers<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Modern Physics – Photoelectric effect, X Rays,  Atomic models and Nucleus, Einstein mass energy relation – Radioactivity and types of radioactivity decay<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Universe – Composition, Galaxy and stars, Solar system.<\/td><\/tr>
Basic Science – Chemistry<\/td>Physical and chemical changes, Matter and its classification, Solutions – colloidal solution and emulsions, Mixture and compounds<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Atomic Structure – Atoms, Molecules and basic concepts,<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Chemical bonding , Chemical Reactions and Equations<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Elements and Compounds – Metals(Physical & Chemical Properties), Metallurgy, Minerals, Ore and Gangue, Metals and Non Metals, Noble Gases<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Acid,base and Salts and pH scale<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Chemistry applications in everyday life – Cleansing agents, soaps, Detergents, Explosives, Fire Extinguishers, Fertilsers and pesticides, Cement, Polymers, Plastics, Rubber, Oil and Fats, Fuels – Solid, Liquid and Hybrid Fuels, Chemicals in food,Medicines,Cosmetics. <\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Organic Chemistry – Organic compounds, Classification, Hydrocarbons<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Environmental Chemistry – Pollution and waste and related chemicals<\/td><\/tr>
Basic Science – Biology<\/td>Introduction to Biology and Diversity in Living world – Classification of living organisms, system of classification, Economic importance of Fungi and Harmful fungal activities<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Classification of Plant and Animal Kingdom <\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Cell – Types, Structural Organisation, Cell Cycle and division<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Tissues – Plant tissues, Animal Tissues, Permanent and Mature tissues, Specialised tissues of Animals.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Plant morphology and Physiology – Morphology of Plants, Roots, stems, flowers, Nutrition in Plants, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Transportation,Excretion in Plants, Reproduction in Plants – Types(sexual,asexual) and Plant Diseases.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Human Physiology – Digestion, Digestive Glands, Respiration – Tract, Breathing Mechanism, Disorders, Transportation, Circulatory System, Cardiovascular Diseases, Excretion, Skeletal System and disorders, Neural Coordination – Nervous System and sensory organs, Nucleic Acids, DNA & RNA, Human Endocrine System, Reproduction- Male and Femal Reproductive system.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Genetics and Evolution – Concept –  Genetics, Inheritance, Genetic code, Evolution – theories, Evidences, Mechanisms and Human Evolution<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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