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S&T APPSC Group1 Mains

The document outlines the syllabus for APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper V, focusing on Science and Technology and Environment. It covers various units including the integration of S&T with human life, ICT advancements, the Indian Space Program, energy needs, environmental issues, biotechnology, diseases and vaccines, and intellectual property rights. Each unit details essential topics and measures relevant to the respective fields.

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S&T APPSC Group1 Mains

The document outlines the syllabus for APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper V, focusing on Science and Technology and Environment. It covers various units including the integration of S&T with human life, ICT advancements, the Indian Space Program, energy needs, environmental issues, biotechnology, diseases and vaccines, and intellectual property rights. Each unit details essential topics and measures relevant to the respective fields.

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APPSC Group 1 Mains D.

Malleswari Reddy

Paper V- S&T and Environment Important Areas


Unit 1: Integration of Science and technology and Innovation for better human
life

a. Evolution of S&T Policies and National Policy on STI, 2020


b. Innovation- Role of startups- Measures to promote them
c. Role of S&T in addressing problems in urban areas
d. S&T in everyday life
e. Major Science institutes under ISRO
f. CSIR achievements
g. S&T- concerns in proliferation

Unit 2: Information and Communication Technology

a. Quantum technology and quantum computing


b. Role of ICT in governance with examples- with the focus on whatsapp and other
social media
c. AI- Opportunities and challenges in the context of National AI Mission and other
initiatives
d. Generative AI- Use and concerns
e. Cyber security- types and emerging issues such as deep fakes, data privacy, etc
f. IT development in AP
g. Block Chain technology in governance
h. Drones- Applications
i. Data Lake- Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) 20203 and Rules

Unit 3: Indian Space Program and DRDO

a. Chandrayan Missions- Achievements and future programs such as Chandrayan 4,


5
b. Launch vehicle types- LVM3, SSLV and need for NGLV
c. Applications of various satellites for national development, esp GIS based
technologies
d. India’s readiness for interplanetary exploration considering Gaganyan as first step.
e. Space Situational Awareness in the context of Space debris
f. DRDO- Vision, Mission and recent achievements in defence indigenisation
g. Role of private sector in Space technology development

Unit 4: Indian Energy Needs, efficiency and Resources


APPSC Group 1 Mains D. Malleswari Reddy

a. Achieving renewable energy target- 500GW- Measures, Progress and challenges


b. Hydrogen Energy- Potential and measures
c. Solar energy – PM Surya Ghar Yojana- Challenges in Rooftop solar
d. EV policy- India and AP
e. Nuclear Power Development in India in the context of Nuclear Mission and Small
Modular Reactors under Civil Nuclear agreement with USA
f. Energy efficiency- components and the necessity
g. Energy security in volatile global markets- India’s measures

Unit 5: Development vs Nature/ Environment

a. EIA- Steps involved and Importance


b. Sustainable development- Local SDGs
c. Types of mining and related hazards and measures
d. Correlation between Health and Environment
e. Fossil Fuels- inevitable for energy security?
f. Water shed management- need and importance
g. Cyclone mitigation and measures

Unit 6: Environmental Pollution, Solid Waste Management and Global


Environmental Issues

a. Air Pollution- Measures taken and challenges


b. Point and non-point sources of pollution- examples
c. Water Pollution- Use of technology (context of Maha Kumbh)
d. Impact of Solid Waste- Measures to deal with the problem
e. Coastal erosion and inundation in the context of climate change
f. Global Warming and its impact
g. Disaster Management Initiatives in India
h. Evergreen revolution

Unit 7: Nature, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology


in India:

a. CRISPR technology- Gene editing


b. DNA Fingerprinting – Applications
c. CAR-T cell therapy- Stem cell technology
d. 3D Bioprinting
e. Designer Babies- ethical, legal, social issues associated with Biotechnology
f. GM Crops- GM Mustard and 2nd gen GM crops- Recent govt measures
APPSC Group 1 Mains D. Malleswari Reddy

g. Immuno-diagnostic techniques
h. Tissue Culture- Applications
i. Biofuel policy of India and importance
j. Scope of Nano technology in Medicine and health care
k. Short note on – Biopesticide and Biofertiliser
l. Role of Biotechnology and Nano tech in Industrial revolution 4.0
m. Three Parent IVF- Role of Biotech in addressing reproductive issues

Unit 8: Diseases and Vaccines

a. Fungal Infections- Causes and treatment


b. Non communicable diseases becoming biggest health problem in India
c. Ageing population- specific measures
d. TB Elimination- Targets, measures and challenges
e. Basics on diseases given in the syllabus- 5-6 points on each
f. One Health Approach- Zoonotic diseases
g. Genetic disorders- Sickel cell anaemia
h. Immunity and types
i. mRNA vaccines and trend shift after COVID 19
j. Vaccine Hesitancy
k. Production of Modern Vaccines

Unit 9: Intellectual Property Rights

a. Patents and measures taken to promote IPRs


b. Generic Medicine
c. Copyrights in the context of AI tools
d. Policies for promotion of S&T in AP and India

All The Best

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