UPSC CSE Prelims 2024

Science and Technology PYQs Prelims

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

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