Tips on GS Science and Technology Preparation for IAS Main Exam

Science and Technology portion is included in the Paper II of the IAS Main General Studies Paper. Questions are based on the developments in the Field of Science & Technology, IT and space. The questions test the candidate’s awareness of the developments in the field of science and technology, information technology, space and basic ideas about computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and related issues regarding intellectual property rights.

Every year you can expect 40 marks questions from Science and Technology section and on the higher end sometimes even 120 marks questions are asked from this section. To prepare for this section ‘Science and Technology Manual’ by TMH is considered useful. TMH ‘Science and Technology Manual’ is comprehensive, easy to grasp, and the topics included in this book are relevant from the Civil Services Main exam point of view.

You need to study the topics such as nuclear energy, conventional energy, science institutions, telecommunication, medical science etc. for the preparation of the Science and Technology portion of General Studies of the UPSC Civil Services Main exam. Apart from this you should keep yourself updated about the latest developments in the field of Science and Technology through newspapers and magazines.