Published: 26th Jul, 2025
Mains Sampoorna - The Definitive Current Affairs Themes for Mains 2025 - #7 - Science & Technology
Science & Technology continues to be one of the most dynamic areas of GS Paper III in IAS Mains 2025, with increasing UPSC focus on indigenous innovation, digital transformation, and ethical tech governance. The Mains Sampoorna: Contemporary Issues of Science & Technology booklet captures cutting-edge developments, emerging trends, and policy interventions that shape India’s scientific landscape. Designed for aspirants who seek depth and relevance, this resource ensures strong conceptual grounding and updated examples.
Science & Technology continues to be one of the most dynamic areas of GS Paper III in IAS Mains 2025, with increasing UPSC focus on indigenous innovation, digital transformation, and ethical tech governance. The Mains Sampoorna: Contemporary Issues of Science & Technology booklet captures cutting-edge developments, emerging trends, and policy interventions that shape India’s scientific landscape. Designed for aspirants who seek depth and relevance, this resource ensures strong conceptual grounding and updated examples.
Key Features of the PDF
- Theme-Based Structure: Divided into 8 comprehensive themes covering Space, AI & Emerging Tech, Digital Public Infrastructure, Defence Tech, Health Innovations, Climate Tech, Energy, and Scientific Institutions.
- Latest Developments Covered: Includes ISRO's missions (e.g., Gaganyaan, NISAR), IndiaAI Mission, Quantum Mission, ONDC, C2S Chip Scheme, UPI 2.0, and expansion of DPI.
- Policy and Programme Mapping: Covers key schemes like iDEX, National Biopharma Mission, NCXDP, National Research Foundation, Digital India Act 2023, and Genome India Project.
- UPSC Question Support: Features model-relevant facts, themes aligned with PYQs (like quantum governance, AI ethics, and semiconductor ecosystem), and crisp data points.
- Multidisciplinary Relevance: Topics like tech-driven healthcare, energy security, and space diplomacy can also enrich answers in Ethics, Essay, and International Relations.
How to Utilise This Book
- Structured S&T Revision: Use theme-wise chapters to revise concepts alongside developments in each technology domain.
- Answer Enrichment: Quote current schemes (e.g., IndiaAI, ONDC), applications (e.g., drone in agri, AI in judiciary), and India’s global positioning in emerging tech.
- Add Value Across Papers: Topics like responsible AI, data protection, and biotech ethics offer rich cross-linkages with GS II, IV, and Essay.
- Concept–Application Bridge: Understand core principles (like blockchain, quantum computing) through real-time Indian applications and challenges.
- Use as Case Bank: Extract mini case studies from space missions, DPI expansion, and defence tech for direct integration in answers.
Mains Sampoorna – Science & Technology enables aspirants to approach technological themes with analytical precision, updated knowledge, and exam-relevant clarity for IAS Mains 2025.
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