The Vigyan aur Praudyogiki (Science and Technology) syllabus for UPSC covers various aspects of general science and recent technological advancements. It is part of the General Studies Paper-3 in the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination and is also relevant for the UPSC Prelims Examination.
UPSC Science & Technology Syllabus (Vigyan aur Praudyogiki)
1. General Science (Basics)
- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (NCERT Level)
- Application of Science in Daily Life
- Human Body, Health, and Diseases
- Biotechnology and its Applications
2. Space Technology
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and its Missions
- Satellite Technology (Types of Satellites, Applications)
- Space Exploration Programs (Mangalyaan, Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan)
- International Space Collaboration (NASA, ESA, SpaceX, Artemis, etc.)
- Recent Developments in Space Science
3. Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
- Basics of Computers & Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning
- Quantum Computing
- Digital India & Emerging Technologies (5G, Blockchain, IoT)
- Cyber Crimes & Prevention Measures
4. Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
- DNA Technology & Genome Editing (CRISPR-Cas9)
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- Stem Cell Research & Cloning
- Bioinformatics & Bioeconomy
- Biopharmaceuticals & Vaccines (COVID-19, mRNA technology)
5. Defense Technology
- Missile Technology (Agni, BrahMos, S-400)
- DRDO & its Major Developments
- Nuclear Technology & India’s Nuclear Policy
- Indigenous Defense Production (Make in India & Aatmanirbhar Bharat)
6. Nanotechnology
- Basics & Applications of Nanotechnology
- Use of Nanotech in Medicine, Defense, Electronics
7. Robotics & Automation
- Role of Robots in Healthcare, Agriculture, Industry
- Autonomous Vehicles & Drones
- Ethical Issues in AI & Automation
8. Energy & Environmental Science
- Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydropower, Green Hydrogen)
- Nuclear Energy & Thorium-Based Reactors
- Climate Change, Pollution & Sustainable Development
- International Agreements (Paris Agreement, COP Conferences)
- India’s Energy Policies (National Solar Mission, FAME Scheme)
9. Medical Science & Healthcare
- Epidemics & Pandemics (COVID-19, Bird Flu, Zika)
- National Health Programs & Policies (Ayushman Bharat, Digital Health Mission)
- Pharmaceuticals & New Drug Development
- Traditional Medicine Systems (AYUSH)
- Organ Transplantation, Gene Therapy
10. Recent Science & Technology Developments
- Nobel Prize-Winning Research in Science
- India’s Contribution to Global Science
- Space, Nuclear, AI, and Other Breakthroughs
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