Subject-wise Analysis of UPSC Past 10 Year Questions.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PART - 1
Space Technology [ 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010 ]
• Application of Indian Remote Sensing Satellites [2019, 2015]
• IRNSS [2018]
• Satellite launch vehicle [2018]
• SIngularity , Event horizon, String Theory, Standard Model [2017]
• Mangalyaan [2016]
• Aastrosat [2016]
• Messenger [2014]
• Voyager 1 and 2 [2014]
• Cassini - Huygens [2014]
• Orbiting of satellite [2011]
• Geostationary orbit [2011]
• Oceansat-2 [2010]
• Mini- satellite Bhuvan [2010]
Nuclear technology [ 2017, 2011 ]
• Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology [2017]
• Nuclear Reactor [2011]
Nano Technology [ 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012 ]
• International ThermoNuclear Experimental Reactor [2016]
• Health Sector [2015]
• Nano Particles [2014]
• Thorium application [2012]
• Graphene [2012]
• Subatomic Particles
Information and Communication Technology [ 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010 ]
• Wearable Devices [2019]
• Digital Signature [2019]
• Augmented Reality v/s Virtual Reality [2019]
• Communication technology / GSM Family like LTE - VoLTE, wifi, lifi, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G [2019, 2016, 2010]
• 3D Printing [2018]
• Cyber Attacks like Wannacry [2018]
• GPS Technology [2018]
• IoT [2018]]
• AI [2018]
• Cryptocurrency [2018]
• OLEDs [2017]
• eLISA Project [2017]
• Digilocker [2016]
• Greased Lightning-10 [2016]
• Near Field Communication Technology [2015]
• FingerPrint Scanning [2014]
• Virtual Private Network [2011]
• CLF and LED [2011]
• Blu-ray Disc & DVD [2011]
• Bluetooth v/s Wifi Devices [2011]
• LASIK [2010]
• Wireless Devices [2010]
OUTCOME:
On Security part focus on all types of Cyber Attacks and Malware being released.
Defense Technology [ 2016, 2015, 2014 ]
• THAAD [2016]
• INS Astradharini [2016]
• IndARC [2015]
• Agni IV [2014]
P.S. UPSC nowadays is putting emphasis on ICT part, So one should be aware of all GSM Technology and daily usage technologies with the basic terminologies.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PART - 2
Basic Science - Static portion of Physics, Chemistry & Biology [2018, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010]
Physics
· Theory of relativity [2018]
· Solar wafers → Photovoltaic [2018, 2014]
· Fuel Cell [2015]
· Higgs Boson particle [2013]
· Hydrogen fuel Vehicle [2010]
Chemistry
Eg. of chemical change [2013]
Biology
· Leaf modification in desert → inhibit water loss [2018, 2013]
· Process involved in Photosynthesis [2014]
· Stem Cells [2012]
· Plant species → insectivores [2010]
Biotechnology [2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011]
· RNA-i [2019]
· DNA & RNA [2019, 2011]
· GM Mustard [2018]
· Transcriptome → BioInformatics [2016]
· Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee [2015]
· Transgenic Crops [2014]
· Recombinant DNA [2013]
· Mycorrhizal BioTechnology [2013]
· Transplanted seedling [2013]
· GM Crop Characteristics [2012]
· BT Brinjal [2012, 2011]
· Organism → Biopesticide [2012]
· Oil Zapper [2011]
· GM → Golden Rice [2010]
· Biodiesel [2010]
· GM crop - mon 801 maize [2010]
· Energy crops [2010]
Environmental Chemistry [2019, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010]
· Chemicals → Pesticide [2019]
· Waste to Energy Technology → Plasma Gasification [2019]
· Controversial Chemical in news [2017]
· Fly-ash [2015]
· Brominated Flame Retardants [2014]
· Non-conventional Energy Sources - Shale Gas and Coal Bed [2014]
· Biofertilizer [2013]
· Pollutant → Acid Rain [2013, 2010]
· Photochemical Smog [2013]
· Nitrogen in soil [2013]
· H-CNG [2013]
· Aflatoxins [2013]
· Sugar byproduct - Bagasse and Molasses [2013]
· Role of UV Rays → Water Purification [2012]
· CFC uses and effects [2012]
· Lead [2012]
· Microbial Fuel Cells [2011]
· Carbon Monoxide → effect on human body [2010]
Health & Disease [2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010]
· Hepatitis B [2019, 2010]
· Multi drug resistance [2019]
· Plant Diseases → sources [2018]
· Zika Virus [2017]
· Virus infecting host [2016]
· H1N1 virus [2015]
· Vitamin & diseases [2014]
· Diseases eradicated from India [2014]
· Viruses & Characteristics [2013]
· Factors for transmission of diseases [2013]
· Communicable disease [2010]
· Cyberknife (tool) → Cancerous tumour [2010]
Miscellaneous [2019, 2013]
· Group of plants domesticated from new world to old world [2019]
· Himalayan Nettle [2019]
· Vegetation storage technique [2013]
P.S. Emphasize on Biotechnology, Health & Diseases, Environmental chemistry as asked every year