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Science & Technology
Notes for UPSC

Beginner-friendly notes on Space, Biotechnology, Defence, ICT, Health & more — designed for non-science students. PYQ-focused, current-affairs linked, continuously updated.

6Topics live
10–14Qs in Prelims
PYQTrend focused
🔮 S&T practice · Sample question Free
Which of the following correctly describes CAR T-Cell Therapy?
A A vaccine that uses mRNA to trigger immune response against cancer
B A surgical procedure to remove tumour cells from the bloodstream
C A therapy where a patient's T-cells are genetically engineered to attack cancer cells
D A chemical treatment that destroys all rapidly dividing cells in the body
💡 Correct: C. CAR T-Cell Therapy involves extracting T-cells from a patient, genetically engineering them with Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) to identify and destroy cancer cells, then reinfusing them. India approved its first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy in 2024.
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Space

5 topics
01

Blood Moon

Notes live  · Lunar eclipse · Rayleigh scattering
02

Cosmic Filaments

Notes live  · Large-scale structure · Dark matter web
03

Black Holes

Notes live  · Types Β· Event horizon · Hawking radiation
04

NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)

Notes live  · ISRO commercial arm · Satellite services
05

Dark Matter

Notes live  · Invisible mass · WIMPs · Galaxy rotation

Biotechnology

1 topic
06

CAR T-Cell Therapy

Notes live  · Cancer immunotherapy · India 2024

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Quantum Computing Quantum Entanglement Laser Technology Superconductivity Semiconductors Electromagnetic Spectrum

Defence

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Missile Systems of India Hypersonic Weapons Directed Energy Weapons Ballistic vs Cruise Missiles Stealth Technology Electronic Warfare Nuclear Triad INS & GPS Technology

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

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Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Blockchain Technology 5G & 6G Technology Cloud Computing Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Digital India Initiatives

Health & Medicine

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mRNA Vaccines CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Monkeypox & Emerging Diseases Antimicrobial Resistance WHO & Global Health Bodies Stem Cell Therapy One Health Concept

Nuclear Science & Energy

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Nuclear Fission vs Fusion Nuclear Reactors in India Three-Stage Nuclear Programme Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) CTBT & IAEA Safeguards Thorium-based Reactors

Nanotechnology

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Nanomaterials & Properties Nanoparticles in Medicine Carbon Nanotubes & Graphene Nano Mission (India) Applications in Agriculture & Defence

Robotics & Automation

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Autonomous Vehicles Drones & UAV Technology Industrial Robots Swarm Robotics AI in Robotics

New Age Technologies

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3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Augmented Reality (AR) & VR Brain-Computer Interfaces Gene Drives Smart Materials Synthetic Biology
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Struggling with unpredictable Science & Tech questions in Prelims? We simplify it for you.

Our Science and Technology section is designed specifically for UPSC Prelims, focusing on clear concepts, PYQ trends, and current affairs relevance. We help you decode everything β€” from DNA editing and quantum computing to ISRO missions and vaccine platforms β€” without needing a science background.

πŸ‘‰ Basic Science Concepts made beginner-friendly

πŸ‘‰ UPSC-linked topics: Biotech, Space, Defence, AI, Robotics, Health, Nanotech

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πŸ‘‰ Mind-maps, one-liners, and fact sheets for quick last-mile revision

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Space

Developments Related to Physics

Defence

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Health & Medicine

Biotechnology

Nuclear Science & Energy

Nanotechnology

Robotics & Automation

New Age Technologies

FAQs

Q1. How important is Science and Tech for UPSC Prelims?

Science & Technology consistently accounts for 10–14 questions in UPSC Prelims β€” especially from biotech, health, defence, and space.

Q2. I am a non-science student. Can I still master this section?

Absolutely. Our notes explain every concept in plain, beginner-friendly language β€” no technical jargon, only exam-relevant clarity.

Q3. Does your material cover static and current science?

Yes. We blend core concepts (like DNA, nuclear tech, AI, space missions) with current developments (like CRISPR, ISRO missions, defence systems).

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