Schedule: UPSC/Civil Service Examination/IAS Science & Technology Coaching in Delhi/ Hyderabad

Schedule of IAS Science & Tech Pre-cum-Mains (Pre. P-I & Mains P-II)
Batch Begins on 6th Jan.2016 in Delhi & Hyderabad

Science & Tech Schedule

Topic 1: Space Sciences and Basics of Motion

• Concepts of motion and gravitation
• Orbital mechanics
• Launch vehicle systems
• Satellite systems
• Space missions and observatories- India and world
• Remote sensing and space based communication
• Economics and benefits of space research in India
• Space biology, safety, maneuvers
• Space waste and management
• Policy initiatives
• Recent trends and concurrent debates

Topic 2 : Cosmology, Astronomy and recent developments

• Concepts of evolution of universe, solar system, stars and planets
• Understanding Cosmology
• Evolution and development of matter and energy
• Normal, dark and anti- matter and energy
• Understanding space researches and their importance
• Ground based and Space telescope
• Observatories and their importance- neutrino observatory etc
• Recent trends and their benefits

Topic 3: IT, Computers and basics of electromagnetism

• Concepts of Electricity, Electromagnetism and Optics
• Concepts of electronics and semiconductors
• Basics of computers- intra and inter connections in computers, buses, SATA, memory- internal and external memory, optical disc, Blu ray disc, Protein coated disc
• Types of computers- super computers, quantum computers, optical and biocomputer
• Internet, Internet governance, Computer security and cyber security
• Broadband and fiber optics- Digital India etc
• Telecommunication
• Modulation and demodulation
• Communication technology - Mobile technology- 1G. 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
  Wireless technology- Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, WiDi, WLAN, White-fi, WiTricity etc
• Artificial Brain and Intelligence
• Virtual and augmented reality
• Quantum computing and Cloud computing
• Display Technology
• Digital equality, Net neutrality and global controversies
• Role of IT in Agriculture, Planning, medicine and urbanization
• Economics of IT and communication
• Indian policies and initiatives
• Contemporary issues and their impacts

Topic 4: Nanotechnology and Chemistry of elements

• Concepts of matter, elements, atomic structure, bonding etc
• Nanoscience
• Molecular manufacturing
• Nano tools and Nano materials and their applications
• Nano carbon, Graphene
• Applications of nanomaterials in pollution managements
• Neuro nanotechnology
• Nanomedicine and Nanofoods
• Nanotechnogy policies and initiatives and controversies

Topic 5 : Nuclear Technology, atomic energy and Radioactivity

• Basics of atomic structure and Radioactivity
• Nuclear reactions fusion and fission
• Nuclear reactors
• India's nuclear programmes
• Nuclear policy
• Nuclear energy generation
• Fusion energy: Tokamak, ITER
• Nuclear safety
• Civilian nuclear importance and implications
• Nuclear medicine
• Policies and initiatives

Topic 6: Energy Technology and Thermodynamics

• Concepts of Thermodynamics, Gas kinetics
• Renewable and Non renewable sources
• Fuel and fuel quotient
• Traditional sources of energy- Fossil fuel, Thermal and Hydro power
• Recent trends of energy- Solar, Wind, Hydrogen, Bioenergy
• Batteries and Fuel cells
• Energy conservation techniques
• LED, LCD, Plasma technology, CFL, Mercury vapor lamps
• Artificial photosynthesis
• Nanowire battery and Nantenna
• Economics of energy
• Policies and initiatives
• Contemporary issues

Topic 7: Defense Technology

• Indian military strength and strategy
• Missiles, Tanks, Submarines, Helicopter and Aircraft
• Direct energy weapons
• Particle beam weapon
• Electromagnetic weapons
• Laser and Electro laser
• Stealth technology
• Indian Defense agencies and deals
• Policies and initiatives
• Recent trends

Topic 8: Robotics, Laser, Superconductivity and Material Sciences

• Basics of superconductors and their applications
• Wave optics and laser, its types and their applications
• Basics of electronics and robotics
• Swarm robots and other types of robots
• Nano robotics
• Robotic surgery
• Robotic computing
• Spintronics, Chiptronics etc

Topic 9 : Basics of life sciences and Biotechnology

• Concepts of Life, evolution, Cell, DNA and Genetics
• Basics of Biotech techniques & recombinant DNA Technology
• Cloning: Cell, Animal and Therapeutic
• Applications in Industry
• Genetically Modified Organisms
• Tissue engineering, DNA Finger printing
• Verification and cryopreservation
• Biosensors and bioreceptors
• Biosafety: concerns and frameworks
• Policies and schemes
• Biotechnology and IPR
• Other contemporary issues

Topic 10: Human Biology, Health and medicine

• Human biology and behaviors, diseases and immunity
• Antibodies, Vaccines and Diagnostics tools
• Gene therapy, Personalized Medicine and Regenerative Medicine
• Stem Cell technology
• Robotics surgery
• Nanomedicine
• Telemedicine
• Organ transplant
• Alternative medicine and therapies
• Pharmaceutical sector, IPR, controversies and issues
• Biotourism and issues
• Schemes and policies
• Contemporary issues and analysis

Topic 11 : Plant Biology and Agriculture

• Plant biology, physiology and metabolism
• Plant breeding and genetic engineering
• GM Crops: advantages and disadvantages
• Agro-climatic zones
• Biology and ecology of soil
• Water retention and plant water relations
• Agro-economy and economically important plants
• Recent trends in improvement of agriculture
• Phytoremediation, Bioponics and vertical farming
• Crop rotation, agroforestry and other tools
• National policies on agriculture
• Contemporary issues

Topic 12: Biodiversity and classification of living beings

• Basics of diversity of living beings
• Economically important living beings
• Ecological parameters
• Physical and environmental parameters
• Important flora and fauna of India
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Indian and international Conservation governance
• Wild life conservation

Topic 13: Environment and Ecology

• Basics of Ecology and ecosystem
• Bio-geo-chemical and ecological zone in India and world
• Environment degradation and pollution
• Conservation strategies
• Environmental governance
• Global conventions

Topic 14: Ocean technology

• Oceanic morphology and zones
• Ocean development
• Marine resources
• Marine energy
• Oceanic research
• Marine eco-zones and Coastal Biodiversity
• Ocean Management in India
• Maritime security
• Technologies involved in marine remote sensing
• Recent trends

Topic 15

• Historical underpinnings and Post Independence technological Development

Topic 16

• Socio-technological issues in India.
• Role of technology in social upliftment & equality, urbanization, transport and poverty eradication

Topic 17

• Technological aspects of Disaster Management

Topic 18

• Technonomics

Topic 19

• Technical Ethics

Topic 20

• Discoveries and discoverer of Indian origin

Topic 21: Recent trends in technology

• New types satellite systems and space mission,
• Miniaturized satellites, Manuver rocket system
• Manuver space flights
• Magnetic levitation of trains
• Nanofibre concepts
• Digital Scent technology
• Antigravity and space elevators
• Solar sail and solar roadways
• Synthetic genomics
• Alternative fuel Vehicles
• Supersonic transport and spaceplane
• Neuroprosthetics
• High temperature super conductivity, super fluidity
• 3-DPrinting and Claytronics