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::Science & Technology ::
Science And Technology (Prelims)
- Policy Development of S&T in India
- Role of S&T in the Developing World
- S&T Policy in India
- The S&T Policy Resolution in 1958
- S&T Policy of the 1983
- S&T Policy of the 2003
- S&T Policy 2013
- Science and technology as a source of Human Resource Development
- Awards related to Science
- New Initiatives Aligned with the National Agenda
- India and World collaboration in science projects
- Technology Vision Document 2035
- National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020
- National Intellectual Property Rights Policy
- Organ donation rules in India
- Policy on Synthetic Biology
- Different Organization Institution and Various Department for the S&T
- List of Various Centre Institutions and Bureaus
- Ministries and Department for science and Technology
- Institutional structure
- Department of Science & Technology
- CSIR
- Survey of India
- Science and Engineering Research Council
- Technology Development Board
- National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
- Space Research Programme, Orbits and Launch
- Space Technology
- Indian Space research Programme
- ISRO and ANTRIX
- Orbits Type
- Satellite Launching Systems
- Terminologies Related to the Space Science
- Satellites, Launch Vehicles and India Satellite Programmes
- Earth Observation Systems
- Satellite Communication in India
- Remote sensing applications – IRS Sytems
- INSAT Satellite Application
- GSAT Satellite Application
- Launch vehicle Technology
- GSLV and Various Engine
- Recent National and International Space Missions
- Cryogenic rockets
- Global Positioning System
- Galileo
- GLONASS
- IRNSS
- GAGAN
- Chandrayaan – I & II
- Mars Orbitor Mission
- Space Organisations
- Space race/Space junk
- Recent updates
- South Asia Satellite: Significance
- Neutrino Observatory
- Solar Mission- ADITYA
- Gravitational Waves
- RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
- Spitzer Space Telescope
- Chandra X-Ray Observatory
- Multi Application Solar Telescope
- Thirty Metre Telescope
- Resourcesat-2A
- Astrosat
- Sunspot
- Magnetars
- Neutron stars
- Air-breathing propulsion system
- Space Junk
- Graveyard Orbit
- Super cluster of galaxies known as “Saraswati”.
- NASA: Asteroid impact and deflection assessment mission.
- Commercial use of Lithium-Ion batterytechnology
- Hyperspectral imaging satellite
- Water propulsion system in CUBESAT
- Saturn-cassini Mission
- OSIRIS-Rex passed by earth to reach asteroid Bennu
- Hackathon # Open Gov Data Hack
- Google Lunar X Prize Competition
- NASA-ISRO synthetic aperture radar satellite (NISAR)
- GSAT-17 heaviest communication satellite of ISRO
- Astrosat, Chandra and Hubble Jointly detect massive cosmic explosion
- Scientists create fi rst global map of water on moon
- World’s largest aircraft “Strato launch”
- MOM complete 3 years in orbit
- Solar mission Aditya L-1 in 2019
- Gravitational waves news
- Radio galaxies
- Indigenously developed S-Band Doppler weather radar
- Kelvin waves
- ISRO made satellite based chip system
- TDRS-M NASA
- Neutrino Observatory
- Indian Space Vision-2025
- ‘NIRBHAY’ sub sonic cruise missile
- Brahmos
- INS Koltar
- INS Kiltan
- NAG missile
- Hydrogen bomb
- Vikram OPV
- Integrated Quarter Master Package
- INS Kalvari
- Prithvi II
- Air Independent Propulsion
- Rukmini
- Different Regulatory Bodies in India for ICT
- Ministry of Communication and information Technology
- Initiatives in 12th 5 year plan
- Major Policy Initiatives National Optical Fibre network
- Spectrum Management
- Government initiatives
- Cyber Law
- Computer Terminology and Fundamental
- History of Computers
- Types of Computer
- Component of Computer system
- Computer Languages
- Generation of computers
- Computer terminologies
- Supercomputer and its applications
- Display technologies
- Cathode ray
- LCD
- LED
- Plasma Monitors
- OLED
- Mobile Generations and Technology
- Definition and Impact of ICT on Society
- Evolution of Telecommunication
- Media Transmission technology
- Wireless , Optical Fibres, VSAT SIM IMEI 3G 4 G VolTE Wi Max
- Mobile generations
- Smartphone
- Important concepts
- Internet, Types of Network and e- Governance
- Internet
- WWW
- IP
- URL
- HTTP
- Computer Security Tools: firewalls, hackers
- Global Internet Governance e
- Internet of things
- Internet Protocol
- VPN
- Networking : Bluetooth , WiFIHotSpot
- National E Governance Plan
- Recent Developments
- Government initiatives
- Digital India Initiative
- MeghRaj
- Code Free for India
- E-Kranti
- Bharat Net project
- Bharat QR
- Contemporary debates
- Net Nuetrality
- Internet of Things
- Big Data Initiative and Privacy
- Cyber crime and security
- Spectrum Policy, Broad Band Policy
- Spectrum Policy in India
- Spectrum
- Mobile Spectrum
- Broadband Policy in India
- Cloud Computing
- Big Data
- Encyption
- Biometrics
- Virtual Reality
- Digital India
- QR Codes
- Recent Developments in IT & Telecom
- Quantum computing
- Project brainwave
- Sagar Vani System
- Locky Ransomware, Petya, WannaCry
- Hindi word for computer i.e., “SANGANAK”
- India’s first technology and innovation support centre (TISC)
- Net neutrality
- National cyber coordination center
- Hortinet
- Digital Transaction Methodologies
- Block chain Technology
- Bitcoins
- Cyber Swachhta Kendra
- Digital Transaction Methodologies
- Bharat Net Project
- Wi-Fi Technology
- Digital Terrestrial Television Transmission System
- Internet of Things
MATERIALS, NANO TECHNOLOGY & ROBOTICS
- Superconductivity Laser, Artificial Intelligence
- History Classification and Properties of Superconductors
- Application of Superconductors
- Types and Applications of LASERS
- Artificial Intelligence and Application
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence
- Superconductivity Laser, Artificial Intelligence
- What is Robotics?
- Robotics Terminologies
- Laws of Robotics
- Robotics in India
- Machine vs Computer vs Robots
- Parts of a Robot
- Controller
- Manipulator
- End Effector
- Sensor
- Classification of Robots
- Rolling Robots
- Walking Robots
- Autonomous Robots
- Artificial Intelligence
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Robot
- Applications of Robotics
- Industrial Sector
- Aerospace
- Healthcare Delivery
- Outer Space
- Exploration
- Military Robots
- Disaster Areas
- Entertainment
- Agriculture
- Domestic work
- Nano Technology
- What is Nanoscience and Nanotechnology?
- Origination of Nanoscience and Technology
- Basics of Nanoscience
- Nanomaterials
- Applications of nanotechnology
- Nano medicine
- Semiconductors and computing
- Food
- Textiles
- Sustainable energy
- Environment
- Transport
- Space
- Carbon Nanotube
- Graphene
- Quantum Dots
- Nano Bots
- Agriculture
- Adverse Health and Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology
- Social and Ethical Impacts:
- Nano-science and Nano-technology in India
- Defence Technology
- Organisations
- Missile system and classification
- On the basis of type
- On the basis of launch vehicle
- On the basis of Range
- On the basis of propulsion system
- Ballistic vs Cruise Missile
- IGMDP Intergrated Guided Missile Development Programme
- PrithviTrishul Nag Akash AGNI
- Shaurya Missile
- ASTRA Missile
- Dhanush
- Prahaar
- Brahmos Missile System
- Anti-Ballistic Missile System
- Frigates Destroyers and Aircraft Carriers
- AWACS
- Light Combat Aircraft
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
- Stealth technology
- Chemical Weapon
- Biological Weapon
- Submarines
- Indian Submarines and Naval Ships
- Commissioned Submarines
- Project 75
- INS Astradharini
- Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Fuels
- Types of nuclear reactions
- Nuclear Fusion
- Nuclear Fission
- Nuclear Fuel – Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
- Types of nuclear reactions
- Nuclear Programme in India
- N-Power Policy of India
- Advantages of Nuclear Energy
- Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy
- Institutions involved in Nuclear energy Development, AERB
- Safety standards in Nuclear Power plants
- India’s 3 stage Civil Nuclear Programme
- Nuclear Reactors in India
- Kudankulam Project
- Jaitapur Plant
- N-Power Policy of India
- Organisation Institutions
- Department of Atomic Energy
- BHABHA
- Radioactivity
- Radiation and Radioactivity
- Radiation Technologies and Applications
- Radioactive Waste and Nuclear Waster Management
- Nuclear & Radiological Disasters
IPR AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES
- IPR Intellectual Property Rights
- Copyrights
- Trademarks
- Patents
- Industrial Design
- Trades Secrets
- IPR and Agriculture
- Biotechnology in India
- Department of BT
- Various Fields of BT
- R&D
- Genetics and Biotechnology
- Industrial genetics
- Genetic engineering
- DNA sequencing
- Nucleic acid probes
- Genomics and proteomics
- Bioprocess/fermentation technology
- Biological fuel generation
- Global warming and the significance of fossils fuels
- Biofuels from biomass
- Bioethanol from biomass
- Biodiesel
- Methane
- Hydrogen
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Microbial Ecology Environmental Biotechnology
- Waste water and sewage treatment
- Landfilling technologies
- Composting
- Bioremediation
- Detect and monitoring of pollutants
- Microbes and the geological environment
- Plant and Forest biotechnology
- Plant biotechnology
- Forest biotechnology
- Animal and insect biotechnology
- Genetic manipulation and transgenic animals
- Genetically engineered hormone and vaccines
- Animal organs for human patients
- Genetically modified insects
- Food and Beverage Biotechnology
- Food and beverage fermentations
- Microorganisms as food, Enzymes and food processing
- Amino acids, vitamins and sweeteners
- Organic acids and polysaccharides
- Public acceptance and safety of new biotechnology foods
- Biotechnology and medicine
- Pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals
- Antibiotics
- Vaccines and monoclonal antibodies
- Biopharmaceuticals/therapeutic proteins
- Pharmacogenetics
- Molecular biology and human disease
- Diagnostics in developing countries
- Gene therapy
- Systems biology and medicine
- Stem cell biotechnology
- Food and beverage fermentations
- Protection of biotechnological inventions
- Patent protection Trade secrets
- Plant breeders’ rights
- Recent Development in Biotechnology
- Achievements of Biotechnology indifferent fields
- Genome sequencing of Ragi done for the first time in the world
- GM mustard policy
- DNA as storage device
- Biomarker
- Algae based footwear
- Artificial Womb
- K. grants gene editing license
- GM Mosquito
- DBT launched “Sohum” an innovative newborn hearing screening device
- Biotech-KISAN scheme
- India’s first biomass to ethanol plant & its commercialization
- Digital Biopiracy
- Genetically Modified Mosquito
- Designer Babies’ or Three Parents Babies
- National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020
Contemporary Issues: Science & Technology (Mains)
- 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
- 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 whole Genome Sequencing
- Three-Parent Babies Permitted in 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
- 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
- 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
- The 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
- 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
- Bharatnet Project
- Wanna Cry Malware
- Concept of Cyber-Physical Systems
- Esign 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
INITIATIVES IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- Technology and Food Security
- 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
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
- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Virus
- Swine Flu
- Chikanguniya
- Tuberculosis
General Science (Prelims)
- Origin of Life and Cells
- Cell Structure
- Membranes
- Cell-Cell Interactions
- Energy and Metabolism
- Respiration
- Cell Division
- Sexual Reproduction
- Genetics
- Inheritance
- DNA, The Genetic Material
- Gene Expression
- Gene Regulation
- Mutation
- Recombinant DNA Technology
- Classification of Living Things
- Classification and Domains of Life
- General Biology/Classification of Living Things/Viruses
- Prokaryotes
- Eukaryotes
- Protista
- Plants
- Fungi
- Animals
- Evolution of Life
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- Evolution of Life
- Animal Evolution
- Human Evolution
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- Tissues
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- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue
- Muscle tissue
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- Endocrine System
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- Hypothalamus
- Pineal body (epiphysis)
- Pituitary gland (hypophysis)
- Thyroid
- Adrenal glands
- Reproductive glands
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- Respiratory System
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- External and Internal Respiration
- Respiratory system in Plants
- Respiratory System in Insects
- Respiratory System in Humans and Animals
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- The Transport System in Organisms
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- Transport system in a Cell
- Transport System in Plants
- Transport System in Animals
- Blood Vascular System
- The Lymphatic System
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- Skeletal and Muscular Systems
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- Bone and Skeleton System (Osteology)
- Ligaments (Syndesmology)
- Muscular System (Myology)
- Vertebrates
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- Reproductive System
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- Asexual Reproduction in Plants
- Asexual Reproduction in Animals
- Sexual Reproduction in Plants
- Sexual Reproduction in Animals
- Sexual Reproduction in Humans
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- Excretory System
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- Excretory products
- Excretion in plants
- Excretion in Animals
- Osmoregulation, ADH and formation of Urine in Animals
- Physiological and Behavioural Adjustments
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- Nutrition
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- Classification by Source of Energy and Carbon
- Plant Nutrition
- Animal Nutrition
- Human Diet
- The Digestive System
- Photosynthesis
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- Diseases
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- Tuberculosis
- Non-Communicable diseases
- Diabetes mellitus
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- Economic Zoology
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- Beneficial animals: Corals – Earthworm – Vermiculture
- Beneficial insects – Prawns – Lobsters – Crabs – Pearl oysters – Fishes – Guano – Aquarium – Vivarium.
- Harmful animals: Disease causing organisms – Vectors – Poisonous organisms – Fouling organisms – Pests.
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- Recent Development
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- India has declared free from Bird flu
- Revised Draft guidelines for stem cell research, 2017
- Therapy for sepsis
- Curcumin, A bioactive component of turmeric treats cancer
- Embryo transfer technology to increase livestock productivity
- “SOHUM’ an indigenously developednewborn hearing screening device
- Kyasanur forest disease or monkey fever developed
- India Declared Maternal and NeonatalTetanus, H5N1 and Yaws Free
- Mission Indradhanush
- New TB Drug Regimen
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Science And Technology (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.
- 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 NationalAgenda
- India & World Collaboration in Science Projects
- 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
- IT Industry in India
- Applications of Information Technology
- Display Technologies
- Telecommunication
- Government Initiatives
- Contemporary Debates
- Missile System and their Classification
- India’s Missile System
- India’s Ballistic Missile Defence System
- UAVs in India
- Stealth Technology ,Chemical Weapons , Biological Weapons
NANO-SCIENCE & NANO-TECHNOLOGY
- Nanoscience Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
- Applications of Nanotechnology
- Health & Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology
- Social & Ethical Impacts
- Nano-Science& Nanotechnology in India
- Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
- Applications of Robotics
- Robotics and Issues of Unemployment
- Nuclear-Power Policy of India
- Non-energy Applications of Nuclear Energy
- Impact of Radiation, Issue of RadioactiveWaste
- Institutions involved in Nuclear Energy Development
- Nuclear & Radiological Disasters
- Application of Biotechnology
- Biotechnology Projects
- Issue of Bio-Piracy
- Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology and IPR Issue
- Ethical Dimension In Biotechnology
- Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
- Concept of Green Building
- Tidal , Wave , Geothermal Energy , Fuel Cells
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
