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UPSC Science – Technology & Internal Security GS- Paper (III) Syllabus
- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
- Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
- Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
- Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
- Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
- Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
- Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 30 Days
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- Achievements and Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property RightsHere you will get the 08 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-III). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)8
- 1.1Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including leukaemia, Thallessemia, damaged sornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments? (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 1.2What is the technology being employed for electronic toll collection on highways? What are its advantages and limitations? What are the proposed changes that will make this process seamless? Would this transition carry any potential hazards? (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 1.3Why is there so much activity in the field of biotechnology in our country? How has this activity benefitted the field of biopharma? (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 1.4Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the scope of its application in the development process of the country. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 1.5Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development? (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 1.6Discuss the advantages and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 1.7What are the areas of prohibitive labour that can be sustainably managed by robots? Discuss the initiatives that can propel research in premier research institutes for substantive and gainful innovation. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 1.8What do you understand by ‘Standard Positioning Systems’ and Precision Positioning Systems’ in the GPS era ? Discuss the advantages India perceives from its ambitious IRNSS programme employing just seven satellites. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism and Role of External State and Non-State Actors in creating Challenges to Internal SecurityHere you will get the 03 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-III). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)3
- 2.1The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 2.2The north-eastern region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyze the major reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in this region. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 2.3Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its PreventionHere you will get the 04 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-III). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)4
- 3.1Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 3.2Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 3.3The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding? (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 3.4Social media and encrypting messaging services pose a serious security challenge. What measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security implications of social media? Also suggest any other remedies to address the problem. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas - lLnkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismHere you will get the 03 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-III). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)3
- 4.1‘Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades.” Analyse the above statement. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 4.2Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 4.3Analyse internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- Various Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateHere you will get the 01 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-III). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)1
