Science and Technology - Sources and Strategy

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Sources

a. Class notes and handouts of Vinoy Krishna Sir, Dr Rahul Shankar and Shobhit Uniyal Sir

b. Selective reading of Vajiram Yellow book

c. Class IX, X NCERT

Strategy

a. Be it prelims or Main exam, theme-based preparation helped, eg Space, Biotech, IT etc.

b. Questions mostly focus on application of novel developments like AI and Blockchain, particular technology used or discovered, everyday life examples like pressure cooker, LED etc.

c. S&T, IR and Environment portions are especially current oriented and must be prepared accordingly.

d. For mains, answers typically have following sub-parts - defination and recent development, uses/pros, possible threats/cons, Initiaitves taken.

e. A small % of questions may be factual in nature like Chandrayaan-3 question in CSE 2023.