About the Book

Continuing with its legacy, “Science and Technology” by Ravi P Agrahari in its eight edition remains the ultimate companion for UPSC Civil Services aspirants and undergraduate students alike. Renowned for its comprehensive coverage and a meticulously crafted content this edition also demystifies complex concepts and also prepares the aspirants comprehensively for competitive examinations like always. Updated with the latest advancements in the subject and presented in vibrant four-color visuals with new and improved infographics, this book continues to be a definitive guide.

Salient Features

⚗️ Enhanced Visual Presentation: Following the success of the seventh edition, the book is now presented with updated and improved four colour infographics to facilitate more engaging and comprehensive learning experience.

🔭 Updated Content: It covers a wide spectrum of topics ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theories incorporating latest developments and advancements relevant for UPSC aspirants and undergraduate students, including those from non-science background.

⚗️ Comprehensive Coverage: Known for its extensive coverage, this edition addresses all key aspects relevant to competitiove examinations.

🔭 Pedagogical Tools: To aid comprehension and retention, the book includes concise infographics, diagrams, and charts. These tools are strategically placed throughout the text to clarify complex concepts and enhance understanding.

⚗️ Practical Approach: Building on its reputation as a “one-stop solution,” the book offers practical insights on how to approach Science and Technology questions in competitive exams. This approach has been refined based on feedback and analysis from previous editions, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.

Table of Contents

Part A Science & Technology in India

Unit I – Science & Technology in India

Chapter 1 – Development of Science and Technology in the Past, Present and Future

Chapter 2 – Different Organisations, Institutions and Departments for the Development of Science and Technology

Unit II – Energy

Chapter 3 – Structure of Energy Development in India: Renewable and Non-renewable Energy

Chapter 4 – Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Fuel, Radioactive Element and Radioactivity

Chapter 5 – Nuclear Diplomacy

Unit III – Space Technology

Chapter 6 – Various institutional setups for Space research and Concepts of Orbits and Launch Stations

Chapter 7 – Satellites and Launch Vehicle Technology of India with Space Observatory

Chapter 8 – Outer Space Affairs and Various National and International Space Missions

Unit IV – Communication and Information Technology

Chapter 9 – Different Regulatory Bodies and Government Programmes on ICT

Chapter 10 – Technical Aspect of Information and Communication Technology

Chapter 11 – Internet, Global Internet Governance Network and Their Various Applications

Chapter 12 – ICT- based issues

Chapter 13 – Cyber Security

Chapter 14 – Fundamentals of Computer

Unit V – Defence Technology

Chapter 15 – Defence Technology

Unit VI – Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Nanotechnology

Chapter 16 – Artificial Intelligence

Chapter 17 – Robotics

Chapter 18 – Nanotechnology

Unit VII – IPR and Related Rights

Chapter 19 – IPR and Related Rights

Unit VIII – Universe and Particle Physics

Chapter 20 – Universe

Chapter 21 – Particle Physics

Unit IX – Biotechnology

Chapter 22 – Biotechnology

Chapter 23 – Advancements in Biotechnology

Unit X – Diseases and Various Immunisation Programmes

Chapter 24 – Recent Health and Welfare Programmes including Different Types of Diseases

Chapter 25 – Corona Diary: COVID 19-History and Updates

Unit XI – Miscellaneous Topics

Chapter 26 – Miscellaneous Topics

Part B: UPSC Mains Answers (2021-2023)

Part C: Important PYQs (Mains) for practice

Part D: Capsule Lists