TGPSC MPSO / ASO · Study notes
Science and technology notes for TGPSC MPSO / ASO
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3.1 Physics in everyday life 7
- 3.1.1Units, motion, Newton's laws and gravitationRead here
- 3.1.2Work, energy, pressure and fluids: Pascal, Archimedes and BernoulliRead here
- 3.1.3Heat: temperature scales, expansion and modes of heat transferRead here
- 3.1.4Sound and waves: echo, ultrasound, Doppler effect and the electromagnetic spectrumRead here
- 3.1.5Light: reflection, refraction, lenses and defects of the eyeRead here
- 3.1.6Dispersion and scattering: rainbow, blue sky and miragesRead here
- 3.1.7Electricity and magnetism: Ohm's law, household circuits, motors and transformersRead here
3.2 Chemistry in everyday life 4
3.3 Living world, cell and genetics 5
3.4 Human body systems 5
3.5 Nutrition, diseases and vaccines 5
- 3.5.1Nutrition: vitamins, minerals, deficiency and lifestyle diseases
- 3.5.2Communicable diseases: bacterial, viral, protozoan and fungal
- 3.5.3Vector-borne and zoonotic diseases: malaria, dengue, kala-azar and Nipah
- 3.5.4Immunity and vaccines: types, history, COVID-19 vaccines and the immunisation programme
- 3.5.5Antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance and drug discovery
3.6 Health schemes and institutions 3
3.7 Space programme: organisation, rockets and satellites 5
- 3.7.1Indian space programme: Sarabhai, INCOSPAR, ISRO and its centres
- 3.7.2Rocket propulsion and launch vehicles: SLV to LVM3 and SSLV
- 3.7.3Orbits: LEO, sun-synchronous, geostationary and Lagrange points
- 3.7.4Satellite applications: communication, weather, navigation (NavIC, GAGAN) and remote sensing
- 3.7.5Space sector reform: Space Policy 2023, IN-SPACe, NSIL and private launchers
3.8 Space missions 5
- 3.8.1Chandrayaan-1, Chandrayaan-2 and Mangalyaan
- 3.8.2Chandrayaan-3: Vikram, Pragyan, payloads and findings
- 3.8.3Space observatories: AstroSat, Aditya-L1 and XPoSat
- 3.8.4Human spaceflight: Rakesh Sharma to Gaganyaan, Axiom-4 and Bharatiya Antariksh Station
- 3.8.5SpaDeX, reusable launch vehicle and future missions: Chandrayaan-4, LUPEX and NISAR
3.9 Defence technology 7
- 3.9.1DRDO, defence PSUs and indigenisation: corridors, iDEX and exports
- 3.9.2Missile basics: ballistic, cruise, hypersonic and MIRV
- 3.9.3IGMDP and strategic missiles: Prithvi, Agni and the K-series
- 3.9.4BrahMos and cruise missiles: Nirbhay and exports
- 3.9.5Air defence and anti-satellite: Akash, Astra, ballistic missile defence and Mission Shakti
- 3.9.6Combat aircraft and helicopters: Tejas, Rafale, Prachand, Dhruv and AEW&C
- 3.9.7Naval platforms: aircraft carriers, warships and submarines (Kalvari, Arihant)
3.10 Nuclear technology 6
- 3.10.1Radioactivity, fission and fusion: from chain reaction to ITER
- 3.10.2Nuclear reactor: components, types and research reactors (Apsara, CIRUS, Dhruva)
- 3.10.3Bhabha, DAE and the three-stage programme: PHWR, fast breeder and thorium
- 3.10.4Atomic minerals and nuclear power stations of India
- 3.10.5Pokhran tests and India's nuclear doctrine
- 3.10.6Nuclear treaties, regulation and liability: NPT, CTBT, NSG, 123 Agreement, AERB, SHANTI Act and the Nuclear Energy Mission
3.11 Biotechnology 7
- 3.11.1Recombinant DNA technology: restriction enzymes, vectors and PCR
- 3.11.2GM crops: Bt cotton, Bt brinjal, GM mustard and golden rice
- 3.11.3Genome editing: CRISPR-Cas9 and genome-edited crops
- 3.11.4Medical biotechnology: recombinant insulin, gene therapy and diagnostics (ELISA, PCR)
- 3.11.5Cloning, transgenic animals and stem cells
- 3.11.6Microbes in agriculture and industry: biofertilisers, biocontrol and fermentation
- 3.11.7Biosafety and biotech policy: GEAC, Cartagena Protocol, Genome India and BioE3
3.12 Computers, communication and Digital India 4
- 3.12.1Computer and internet basics: hardware, software, WWW and protocols
- 3.12.2Telecom: 1G to 5G, optical fibre, satellite internet, Li-Fi and BharatNet
- 3.12.3Semiconductors and supercomputers: India Semiconductor Mission, PARAM and AIRAWAT
- 11.5.2.1Digital India and digital public infrastructure: Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker and ONDC
3.13 Emerging technologies 6
- 3.13.1Artificial intelligence: machine learning, generative AI and the IndiaAI Mission
- 3.13.2Quantum technology: qubits and the National Quantum Mission
- 3.13.3Blockchain, cryptocurrency and the digital rupee
- 3.13.4Cloud computing, IoT, big data and AR/VR
- 3.13.5Nanotechnology: properties, applications and the Nano Mission
- 3.13.6Robotics, drones and 3D printing
3.14 Cyber security and cyber laws 3
3.15 Energy: conventional and renewable 7
- 3.15.1Coal and lignite: types, coalfields and thermal power
- 3.15.2Petroleum and natural gas: oil fields, refining, pipelines, LPG and CNG
- 3.15.3Hydro, wind, tidal and geothermal energy
- 3.15.4Solar energy: photovoltaics, solar parks, National Solar Mission and PM-Surya Ghar
- 3.15.5Bioenergy: biogas, biofuels, ethanol blending and GOBARdhan
- 3.15.6Green hydrogen, fuel cells and energy storage
- 3.15.7Energy transition: India's energy mix, efficiency schemes, electric vehicles, ISA and 2030 and 2070 targets
3.16 Intellectual property rights 3
3.17 Science policy, institutions and awards 3
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