📌 Goal of the Day:
Today, we focus on Science & Technology, covering key topics from Space, Biotechnology, Information Technology (IT), and Health. The plan includes revising from NCERTs, Current Affairs, and solving 25 MCQs to test your understanding.
🔍 Topic-Wise Breakdown & Study Strategy
📖 1️⃣ Space Technology (2 Hours)
🔹 What to Cover?
✅ Indian Space Missions: Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan, Aditya-L1, PSLV & GSLV
✅ ISRO & International Collaborations: NASA, ESA, ROSCOSMOS
✅ Satellite Technologies: Remote Sensing, NAVIC, GSAT, INSAT, Spy Satellites
✅ Space-Based Defence Systems: Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missiles, Starlink, LEO & GEO Satellites
🔹 Sources:
📗 NCERT Class 11-12 Physics (Basics of Space Tech)
📘 ISRO Website, PIB, The Hindu Science Page
📜 UPSC Previous Year Questions on Space
🔹 Task:
✅ Make Short Notes (One Page for Quick Revision)
✅ Solve 5 MCQs on Space Technology
🧬 2️⃣ Biotechnology (1.5 Hours)
🔹 What to Cover?
✅ Basics: DNA, RNA, Genetic Engineering, CRISPR
✅ Applications: GM Crops, Insulin Production, Vaccine Technology
✅ Stem Cell Research & Cloning
✅ Bio-Ethics & Regulations: Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI)
✅ Recent Advancements: Gene Therapy, Artificial Organs, Bioprinting
🔹 Sources:
📗 NCERT Biology Class 12 – Chapter on Biotechnology
📘 Current Affairs (The Hindu, PIB)
📜 UPSC Previous Year Questions on Biotechnology
🔹 Task:
✅ Highlight Important Terms in Your Notebook
✅ Solve 5 MCQs on Biotechnology
💻 3️⃣ Information Technology (IT) & Cyber Security (1 Hour)
🔹 What to Cover?
✅ Internet & Digital India: 5G, AI, Blockchain, Quantum Computing
✅ Cyber Security: Cyber Warfare, Deepfakes, Ransomware, Pegasus Spyware
✅ Government Initiatives: DigiLocker, CoWIN, E-Governance, NPCI
✅ Ethical Concerns: AI Bias, Data Privacy (GDPR, India’s Data Protection Bill)
🔹 Sources:
📗 NCERT Class 11 Computer Science (Basics of IT & Networks)
📘 Current Affairs (The Hindu, PIB, PRS India Reports)
📜 UPSC Previous Year Questions on IT & Cyber Security
🔹 Task:
✅ Prepare 10 Bullet Points on IT Trends
✅ Solve 5 MCQs on IT & Cyber Security
⚕️ 4️⃣ Health & Diseases (1.5 Hours)
🔹 What to Cover?
✅ Diseases & Vaccines: Covid-19, Monkeypox, Nipah, Tuberculosis, Malaria
✅ WHO & Indian Health Policies: Ayushman Bharat, National Health Mission
✅ Biotechnology in Medicine: mRNA Vaccines, Genomics, Organ Transplantation
✅ Traditional Medicine vs. Modern Medicine: Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Allopathy
🔹 Sources:
📗 NCERT Biology Class 12 – Human Health & Disease
📘 Current Affairs (WHO, PIB, The Hindu, Economic Survey – Health Chapter)
📜 UPSC Previous Year Questions on Health & Diseases
🔹 Task:
✅ Summarize 5 Important Health Programs in India
✅ Solve 5 MCQs on Health & Diseases
📝 Final Task: Solve 25 MCQs (1 Hour)
🔹 Attempt 25 MCQs covering all the above topics
🔹 Analyze mistakes & revise weak areas
🛰️ Space Technology (Q1 – Q5)
- Consider the following statements regarding Chandrayaan-3:
- It successfully landed on the south pole of the Moon.
- It carried an orbiter similar to Chandrayaan-2.
- The mission aimed to demonstrate soft landing and rover mobility.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
- Which of the following is NOT a function of NAVIC (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System)?
(a) Disaster warning messaging service
(b) Civilian and military navigation
(c) Interplanetary exploration
(d) Timing applications - Which of the following statements about the Gaganyaan mission is correct?
(a) It will be India’s first human spaceflight mission.
(b) The mission will be launched using PSLV.
(c) The crew module will not have any re-entry capability.
(d) It will be a collaborative mission between ISRO and NASA. - India’s first dedicated Solar Mission, Aditya-L1, aims to study which of the following?
(a) The solar corona and its impact on Earth’s climate
(b) The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter
(c) The Kuiper Belt objects beyond Pluto
(d) The composition of interstellar medium - Which of the following statements about the Artemis Program is correct?
(a) It is a private space mission by SpaceX to colonize Mars.
(b) It is a joint lunar exploration program led by NASA.
(c) It is an ISRO initiative for lunar colonization.
(d) It aims to send humans to the Sun for solar studies.
🧬 Biotechnology (Q6 – Q10)
- CRISPR-Cas9, often in the news, is related to which of the following?
(a) A newly discovered exoplanet
(b) A gene-editing technology
(c) A satellite communication system
(d) An artificial intelligence model for weather prediction - The term “Golden Rice” refers to:
(a) A traditional variety of rice in India with a golden husk
(b) A genetically modified variety enriched with Vitamin A
(c) A high-yield hybrid developed by IRRI
(d) A drought-resistant variety of paddy - What is the main advantage of mRNA vaccines, as seen in COVID-19 vaccines?
(a) They contain weakened viruses to stimulate immunity.
(b) They use messenger RNA to instruct cells to produce viral proteins.
(c) They are based on traditional protein subunits.
(d) They work by introducing live viruses into the body. - Which of the following is a major ethical concern associated with stem cell research?
(a) The use of embryonic stem cells
(b) The high cost of treatment
(c) The lack of government funding
(d) The limited lifespan of stem cells - Which of the following statements about Bt Cotton is correct?
(a) It is genetically modified to resist pests like bollworms.
(b) It requires more pesticide use than traditional cotton.
(c) It was developed indigenously in India without foreign patents.
(d) It has been banned in all Indian states.
💻 Information Technology & Cyber Security (Q11 – Q15)
- Which of the following best describes Blockchain technology?
(a) A centralized database for storing financial transactions
(b) A decentralized and tamper-proof digital ledger
(c) A type of computer virus that spreads via networks
(d) A new programming language for artificial intelligence - The term “Deepfake” refers to:
(a) A high-tech laser used for deep-sea exploration
(b) A cyber threat using AI-generated media manipulation
(c) A new technology for deep-space communication
(d) A method of encrypting sensitive data - Which organization in India is responsible for implementing the National Cyber Security Policy?
(a) CERT-In
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) UIDAI
(d) RBI - The Personal Data Protection Bill (now Data Protection Act) in India aims to:
(a) Restrict internet access for minors
(b) Regulate the collection, processing, and storage of personal data
(c) Ban the use of cryptocurrencies
(d) Provide free access to high-speed internet - Which of the following is NOT an application of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
(a) Chatbots and virtual assistants
(b) Quantum computing simulations
(c) Predictive analytics in healthcare
(d) High-speed railway construction
⚕️ Health & Diseases (Q16 – Q20)
- Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
(a) Tuberculosis
(b) Malaria
(c) Cholera
(d) Dengue - One Health Initiative, often mentioned in the news, is related to:
(a) Promoting rural healthcare infrastructure
(b) Integrating human, animal, and environmental health
(c) Increasing funding for medical research
(d) Reducing dependency on generic medicines - Which of the following diseases is considered eradicated globally?
(a) Smallpox
(b) Polio
(c) Tuberculosis
(d) HIV/AIDS - Which organization publishes the Global Hunger Index?
(a) World Health Organization (WHO)
(b) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
(c) International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
(d) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Which of the following statements regarding India’s Ayushman Bharat Scheme is correct?
(a) It provides health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year.
(b) It only covers government hospital treatments.
(c) It applies only to individuals below the poverty line.
(d) It does not include telemedicine services.
🔍 Mixed MCQs (Q21 – Q25)
- What is the purpose of the Blue Economy concept?
(a) Promote sustainable use of ocean resources
(b) Increase coal production
(c) Develop inland waterways
(d) Expand space exploration - Which of the following best describes the concept of “Genomic Surveillance”?
(a) Use of genetic data to track disease spread
(b) Government monitoring of citizen health records
(c) Artificial intelligence in genome research
(d) A cybersecurity technique for medical data - What is the main function of Quantum Computing?
(a) Creating 3D simulations for video games
(b) Solving complex problems much faster than classical computers
(c) Enhancing the accuracy of digital maps
(d) Improving battery life in mobile devices - What is the primary objective of the Artemis Accords?
(a) Peaceful exploration of outer space
(b) Regulating nuclear arms control
(c) Promoting artificial intelligence in warfare
(d) Expanding maritime trade routes - Which of the following is NOT a goal of the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)?
(a) Providing a unique health ID for citizens
(b) Enhancing interoperability of healthcare services
(c) Ensuring mandatory health insurance for all
(d) Creating an integrated digital health ecosystem
📜 Other Sources for MCQs:
✅ UPSC Previous Year Papers (Vision IAS, Insights, ForumIAS)
✅ Monthly Current Affairs Tests
✅ Summary of Today’s Plan:
🔹 Space Tech: 2 Hours – 🚀 ISRO Missions, Satellites, ASAT Weapons
🔹 Biotechnology: 1.5 Hours – 🧬 GM Crops, Gene Therapy, Cloning
🔹 Information Technology: 1 Hour – 💻 Cyber Security, AI, Blockchain
🔹 Health & Diseases: 1.5 Hours – ⚕️ Vaccines, WHO, Health Policies
🔹 MCQ Practice: 1 Hour – 📝 Solve 25 MCQs
🚀 Total Study Time: 6 Hours
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