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UPSC - Crash Course - General Science

Did you always have the desire to keep yourself updated with the latest issues in Science & Technology?
This course is designed to make the aspirants aware of the important and critical issues in the field of Science. The overview lesson highlights the objective of the course which is to provide a comprehensive and an efficient understanding of the contemporary issues. It states the target audience for the course and also provides a list of the topics that will be covered in the lessons to follow. The first issue that Vimal deals with is that of the Smart Grid Project. He discusses in detail the features, the phases and the benefits of implementing the project. In the second lesson, he sheds light on the Astrobiology Mission in India, which has for the first time brought India and NASA to work together in the region of Ladakh. In the third lesson, he explains the Indian-Long term ecological Observations, also abbreviated as I-LTEO. He then moves ahead to discuss in detail the effect, spread and preventive measures of the Zika Virus. Further lessons elaborate over Raman Effect along with its applications. Majorly Raman effect in the prevention of Cancer is being discussed. Next Contemporary Issue which is discussed is the Rotavirus: its overview, its penetration, treatment, prevention and importance of the vaccine for its cure.

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Comprehensive Coverage Of Contemporary Issues In Science & Technology for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

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The presenter begins the lesson by stating the Aim of the Astrobiology Mission. He then states the factors that were considered for the selection of the region (Ladakh) such as dry ecosystem, low human habitation, saline-paleo lakes etc. Towards the end of the lesson, he throws light on what a space-bound programme is and also provides a list of various places in India that are given to astrobiologists for research purposes in India.

Astrobiology Mission (NASA In India): Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

Contemporary Issues : Overview

Smart Grid Project: Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

Indian Long Term Ecological Observations: Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

Part I - Zika Virus: Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

Part II - Zika Virus: Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

Raman Effect: Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

Raman Effect's Applications: Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

Rotavirus: Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

Rotavirus' Treatment: Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

Ban On Combination Drugs: Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

Fascinating Facts About Super Flares: Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

Fly Ash: Definition, Impact, ​and Measures - Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

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Astrobiology Mission (NASA In India): Contemporary Issues for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam

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