S&T Syllabus in Group-I Exam

1.
  • Integration of Science, Technology and Innovation for better human life; 
  • Science & Technology in everyday life; 
  • National Policies on proliferation of Science, Technology and Innovation;
  • India's contribution in the field of Science and Technology. 
  • Concerns and challenges in the proliferation and use of science and technology; 
  • Role and Scope of Science and Technology in nation building. 
  • Major Scientific institutes for Science and \technology in AP and India. 
  • Major Scientific Institutes for Research and Development in AP and India.
  • Achievements of Indian Scientist in the field of Science and Technology-Indigenous technologies and developing new technologies. 

2. 
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - its importance, advantages and challenges; 
  • E-governance and India;
  • Cyber Crime and policies to address security concerns. 
  • Government of India Policy on Information Technology (IT).
  • IT Development in AP and India. 

          Previous Paper Questions: -

 

        1. Discuss the role of software development in the economic growth of our

            country? 2008, G-I.

        2. Discuss the various information technology applications with special reference

            to rural India? 2008, G-I.

        3. Comment on growth of impact of the growth of computer industry on

             economic growth of India? 2011, G-I.


        4. Write on:-            2011, G-I.

 

i. 5 communications and remote sensing.

ii. 5 influence of Information Technology on Indian Rural Sector.

 

 

        5.  Discuss briefly the role of IT in rural development in India with a note on

             effective implementation?   2012, G-I.

 

        6. Define Telemedicine. Write a note on the different types of telemedicine?  

            2012, G-I.

 

        7. What are the five major IT city hubs in India? What are the main factors

            required for the growth of software industry?  2012, G-I.

 

 

        8. Write an essay on the modem, wireless and types of networking systems? 

            2012, G-I.

 

 

        9. What is cloud computing? Explain briefly about AP Cloud Initiative?  2016, G-I

 

        10. Describe Fibre Grid Project of Andhra Pradesh?  2016, G-I

 

        11. What is ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)? Narrate the critical issues in

                execution of ERP Projects?  2016, G-I

 

        12. Write a note on Local Are Network? 2016, G-I

 

        

        13. Explain the background and salient features of "Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital

              Saksharta Abhiyan"? - 2017, G-I


        14. Cutting-edge developments in Nanotechnology offer new ways of preventing and treating

               lifestyles diseases, including Cancer. Elaborate?  -- 2017, G-I



E-Governance from UPSC:-


          1. E-governance is not only about utilisation of the power of new technology, but also

               much about the critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information? UPSC, 2018

 

 

          2. Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based

              projects/programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these

              factors and suggest measures for their effective implementation?  UPSC, 2019








3.
  • Indian Space Programme - Past, Present and Future; 
  • Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it's activities and achievements;
  • Satellite Programmes of India and Use of Satellites in different fields like Health, Education, Communication Technology, Weather forecasting affecting human lives; 
  • Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).



        Previous Paper Questions: -

 

        1) What are the salient features of IRS-P5?  2008, G-I

         2) What is the role of Indian Space Program in agricultural and rural development

                activities? 2008, G-I

          3) Illustrate the role of Indian Space Programmes on: -    2011, G-I

                 i. Rural India and 

    ii. Natural Resources

         4) 

        i. Comment on “Chandrayan” Programme?

        ii. Discuss two salient features of IRS-5 satellites?     - 2011, G-I

 

         5) What is a satellite? Explain the different types of satellites in the space programme. Add a

            note on GSAT-5?  - 2012, G-I

         6) How many satellites are tracked at a time for a GPS? Explain how and for what purpose

            the GPS is used? – 2012, G-I

         7) Define Bandwidth. What are the different bandwidths used in INSAT series? Mention the

            significance of thermal band in agriculture?  - 2012, G-I

         8) What is the resolution of CARTOSAT-2 and for what purpose are its images useful? What

            is the main difference between CARTOSAT-2 and IKNOS? – 2012, G-I

         9) 

        a) Describe the MOM (Mars Orbiter Mission – Mangalyaan) programme of India? What are

            its distinguishing features?

         b) Write a short note on the following: -

             i. Broadband digital communication

            ii. Fixed-Satellite Services (FSS)

                     -       2016, G-I

       10) Explain the applications of Remote sensing Technology in Agriculture.  – 2016, G-I

        11) Write Short note on  -- 2016, G-I

              i. Mobile Satellite Services (MSS)

            ii. Environmental Monitoring

 

         12) What is GPS? Explain the recent efforts made by India to create its own GPS System?

                2017, G-I. 

           13) What is the difference between GSLV and PSLV launch vehicles? Examine the

                advantages of GSLV over PSLV? 2017, G-I.






 4. 
  • Indian’s energy needs, efficiency and resources; 
  • Clean energy resources; 
  • Energy policy of India - Government Policies and Programmes. 
  • Conventional and Non- Conventional energy resources. 
  • Energy demands, 
  • Indian Energy Sciences,
  • Conventional energy powers, Thermal, 
  • renewable energy resources, Solar, wind, Bio and wasted based, energy policies Geotharmal and Tidal Sources, 
  • energy Policies in India, energy security. 
  • Salient features of Nuclear Policy of India;
  • Development of Nuclear programmes in India, 
  • Nuclear Policies at the International level and India's stand on them. 

5.
  • Development Vs. Nature / Environment;
  • Depletion of Natural Resources- Metals, Minerals — Conservation Policy. 
  • Environmental Pollution Natural and Anthropogenic and Environmental degradation. Sustainable Development — possibilities and challenges;

  • Climate Change and Its effect on the world;
  • Climate justice — a global phenomenon; 
  • Environment Impact Assessment, 

  • Natural Disasters — Cyclones, Earth Quakes, Landslides &
  • Tsunamis — Prediction Management. Correlation between Health & Environment,

* Social Forestry, Afforestation and deforestation, Mining in AP and India.

Types of Natural resources:- 
  • Renewable and Nonrenewable.
  • Forest resources.
  • Fishery resources.
  • Fossil Fuels- Coal, Petroleum and Natural Gas. 
  • Mineral resources. 
  • Water resources — Types, Water shed management. 
  • Land resources — types of soils and soil reclamation. 
6. Environmental pollution and Solid waste management:
  •   Sources, impacts and control of - air pollution, water pollution and soil pollution. Noise pollution. 
  • Solid waste management - Types of solid waste, impacts of solid waste, recycling and reuse. Remedial measurers for Soil erosion and Costal erosion. 
  • Global Environmental issues and role of information Technology in Environment and Human Health, Ozone layer depletion, Acid rain. 
  • Global Warming and its impacts. 
  • Environmental legislation: International Law, Montreal protocol, Kyoto protocol, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change, CITES. 
  • The Environment (Protection) act 1986, Forest conservation Act, Wildlife protection act. Biodiversity Bill of India - cop 21 - Sustainable Development Goals - 

National Disaster Management Policy, 2016 of India and Disaster management initiatives in India. 

White Revolution, Green Revolution, and Green Pharmacy. 

7. 
  • Nature, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology in India; 
  • Ethical, Social and Legal concerns, Government policies; 
  • Genetic engineering, issues related to it and its impact on human life. 
  • Bio – diversity, 
  • fermentation, 
  • Immuno – diagnosis techniques. 

8. 
  1. Human diseases -
    * microbial infections.
    * Common infections and preventive measures.
    * Introduction to bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal infections.
    * Basic knowledge of infections-diarrhoea, dysentry, cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, viral infections like HIV, Encephalitis, Chikungunya, bird flu
    * preventive measures during out breaks.
  2. Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Basic concepts of genetic engineering. Tissue culture methods and applications.
  3. Biotechnology in agriculture:-
    * Biopesticides,
    * Bio-fertilizers,
    * Bio-fuels,
    * Genetically modified crops.
    * Animal husbandry
    * Transgenic animals.
  4. Vaccines:
    * Introduction to immunity,
    * Fundamental concepts in vaccination,
    * Production of Modern Vaccines (production of Hepatitis vaccine). 


9. Issues related to Intellectual Property Rights in the field of Science and Technology. Promotion of Science in AP and India.