Science and Tech Syllabus for UPSC – Download PDF

Science and Tech Syllabus for UPSC Prelims

Candidates should have an idea about the structure of the syllabus of science and technology for upsc As per the official syllabus for UPSC Prelims, General science must be covered in detail. Go through the below topics in the syllabus.

Syllabus of Science and Tech for UPSC
Physics	The Big Bang Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Four Fundamental Forces of Nature, etc.
Chemistry	Atoms & Molecules, Elements, Compounds & Mixtures, Basics of Nuclear Chemistry, etc.
Biology	Viral Diseases, Microbes, Cells – Plants vs. Animals, Proteins, Amino Acids, Enzymes Vitamins and Minerals – Deficiency Diseases
Current Events	Science and Tech news related to defense, nuclear energy, vaccines, etc

Science and Tech Syllabus for UPSC Mains

Go through the detailed view of the UPSC exam syllabus of mains given below.

• Science and technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
• Achievements of Indians in science & technology
• Indigenization of technology and development of new technology
• Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology, and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

Given below is the detailed format of the syllabus of Science and Tech syllabus for the mains exam.

Science and Tech Syllabus for UPSC
Introduction	India’s Policy in the Field of the Science & Technology, The Science & Technology Policy Resolution in 1958, Science & Technology Policy 2013
Space	Satellite Communication in India, INSAT Satellite Applications, Remote Sensing Applications, Cryogenic Rockets
IT, Telecom & Electronics	IT Industry in India, Applications of Information Technology, Display Technologies
Defense	Missile System and its Classification, India’s Missile System, India’s Ballistic Missile Defense System
Nano-Science & Nano-Technology	Nanoscience Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials, Applications of Nanotechnology, Health & Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology
Robotics	Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, Applications of Robotics, Robotics and Issues of Unemployment
Nuclear Energy	Nuclear-Power Policy of India, Non-energy Applications of Nuclear Energy, Impact of Radiation, Issue of Radioactive Waste
Biotechnology	Application of Biotechnology, Biotechnology Projects, Issue of Bio-Piracy Bioinformatics
Renewable Energy	Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), the Concept of Green Building Tidal, Wave, Geothermal Energy, Fuel Cells
Achievements of Indians in science & technology	Scientists of Ancient India, Science, and Scientists of Medieval India, Scientists of Modern Indian History

In the mains exam, there are various science and tech optional subjects to choose from. You can go through the UPSC Mains optional syllabus for the subjects given below-

• UPSC Syllabus for Botany
• UPSC Zoology Optional Syllabus
• UPSC Geology Optional Syllabus
• UPSC Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Syllabus

UPSC Science and Tech Syllabus – Weightage In Prelims Exam

In the Prelims and Mains exams, most of the questions asked from the science and tech syllabus for UPSC are related to current affairs. Let’s have a look at the weightage of science and technology questions for the last ten years in the UPSC prelims exam. You can also check the UPSC exam paper pattern for a better understanding.

Year	Number of questions from UPSC science and technology syllabus
2011	19
2012	9
2013	11
2014	13
2015	7
2016	8
2017	4
2018	7
2019	7

Science and Tech Syllabus for UPSC – Preparation Tips

To begin with the preparation of the UPSC Syllabus for the science and technology section, you must begin with analyzing previous year’s papers to determine what kind of questions are asked. Here are a few preparation tips that will cover the entire syllabus of UPSC Science and Technology.

• Must analyze the structure of the syllabus: It is important to know the structure of the syllabus of Science and Technology for UPSC carefully, as it will help you in preparing for your exam. You can read the NCERT books as they will clear the basic concepts of the syllabus.
• Solve previous years’ question papers: Make sure you solve the UPSC previous year question papers or mock tests as it will help you in performing well in the exams, and this will help you to know about the weightage of multiple topics.
• Make subject-wise small notes: It is essential to read the important topics in detail and make notes on Science and Technology for UPSC. You should revise them on a regular basis.
• Create a good study planner: You should make a study planner to make things easier for yourself. Using this way, you can enhance your knowledge and skills effectively.
• Read the current affairs and newspapers: Make sure you go through current affairs and read the newspapers daily in order to get all the updated information about everything.

Books for Science and Technology for UPSC

Here we have mentioned some best books for the preparation of the Science and Tech Syllabus for UPSC. Some of them are given below.

• Science & Technology For Civil Services Exam
• Science and Technology in India – Kalpana Rajaram – Spectrum
• Science and Technology Book 4-1000 Plus Questions on General Science – TMH
• Science and Technology Book 5-NCERT books for standards IX, X, XI, XII
• General Science For Civil Services Preliminary Examinations – S.A.Majid

Sample Questions from UPSC Science and Technology Syllabus

Question: With reference to street lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps?

1. Sodium lamps produce light at 360 degrees, but it is not so in the case of LED lamps.
2. As street lights, sodium lamps have a longer lifespan than LED lamps.
3. The spectrum of visible light from sodium lamps is almost monochromatic, while LED lamps offer significant color advantages in street lighting.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. a) 3 only
2. b) 2 only
3. c) 1 and 3
4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Other UPSC Optional Subjects Syllabus
UPSC Agriculture Syllabus	UPSC Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Syllabus
UPSC Anthropology Syllabus	UPSC Botany Syllabus
UPSC Chemistry Syllabus	UPSC Civil Engineering Syllabus
UPSC Commerce and Accountancy Syllabus	UPSC Economics Syllabus