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Science and Technology UPSC Priority Topics

The document outlines priority topics in Science and Technology for UPSC exams, categorizing them into high, very high, and medium priorities. Key areas include Space Technology, Defence Technology, Biotechnology, Information Technology & AI, and Health & Medical Tech, with specific focus on missions, innovations, and applications for both prelims and mains. Additional important missions and schemes are also mentioned, emphasizing the relevance of these topics in the context of national policy and development.

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Science and Technology UPSC Priority Topics

The document outlines priority topics in Science and Technology for UPSC exams, categorizing them into high, very high, and medium priorities. Key areas include Space Technology, Defence Technology, Biotechnology, Information Technology & AI, and Health & Medical Tech, with specific focus on missions, innovations, and applications for both prelims and mains. Additional important missions and schemes are also mentioned, emphasizing the relevance of these topics in the context of national policy and development.

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Science & Technology Priority Topics for UPSC (Prelims + Mains)

1. Space Technology - High Priority

- ISRO missions: Chandrayaan, Aditya L1, Gaganyaan

- Satellites (types & applications), PSLV, GSLV, SSLV

- International collaborations (e.g., Artemis, NASA)

- Prelims: Missions & terms | Mains: Policy & applications

2. Defence Technology - High Priority

- DRDO innovations, Missile systems (Agni, BrahMos, etc.)

- Nuclear triad, BMD, IGMDP

- Prelims: Missile facts | Mains: Make in India, export potential

3. Biotechnology - Very High Priority

- GM crops, CRISPR, stem cells, DNA tech

- Biotech startups & National Biopharma Mission

- Prelims: Basic concepts | Mains: Ethics & regulation

4. Information Technology & AI - Very High Priority

- AI, ML, Blockchain, Quantum Computing

- Data protection, India's digital stack

- Prelims: Basic terms | Mains: Governance, ethics

5. Nuclear Technology - Medium-High Priority

- Nuclear reactors, Thorium research, NPT/CTBT

- Safety and energy policy

- Prelims: Fuel cycle | Mains: Security & policy

6. Nanotechnology - Medium Priority

- Applications in medicine, agriculture, etc.

- National Nano Mission


Science & Technology Priority Topics for UPSC (Prelims + Mains)

- Prelims: Definitions | Mains: Pros & challenges

7. Health & Medical Tech - Medium-High Priority

- mRNA vaccines, genomics, telemedicine

- Indian pharma sector, WHO programs

- Prelims: Diseases/vaccines | Mains: Public health tech

8. Environment-Related Tech - Medium Priority

- Green hydrogen, solar, wind, carbon capture

- Overlap with Environment section

Bonus: Important Missions/Schemes

- National Quantum Mission

- Cyber Surakshit Bharat

- National Supercomputing Mission

- NM-ICPS (Cyber-Physical Systems)

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