INSPIRO KAS MAINS Book - General paper 3- Section-I, Role and Impact of Science and Technology in Development of India, Information Technology In Public Domain Book with Previous year Topic wise Mains Questions, Detailed analysis of syllabus and explaining every topic based on the demand of the ever-changing kas exam pattern along with current affairs. So here we come with a comprehensive booklet to address the issues faced by aspirants in securing top marks in General Studies Paper-3, Science and Technology

Basics of Science and Technology.
Classical and emerging areas of science and Technology (S&T)- Value Addition by Science & Technology- Current Science & Technology developments in India and Importance of Science & Technology as an engine for national development- Industrial development & Urbanization- National policy of Science & Technology ; changes in policy from time to time ; Technology missions- ICT: Basics Computers, Communication, Telephone and Television- Broadband, Internet, & Web-IT industries, BPO, economic & employment growth- E-governance, E-commerce & E-learning- IT& Rural applications, Digital divide & its prevention- Computers in Mass Media.

SPACE Science and Technology
A brief history of global space programmes, and current space programmes.Space programme in India- INSAT, IRS systems, EDUSAT, and Chandrayana-1, Etc., and future programme. Application of Space technology in India with special references to Educational, Agricultural and Other Rural Developmental Activities.

Energy Resources
Indian Energy scenario- Hydel, Thermal, Nuclear, & Renewable; their potential, harnessing & options. Importance of renewable resources- Solar, Wind, Small/ Mini/ Micro Hydel, Biomass, Waste based, Geothermal, Tidal, Hydrogen & Fuel cells. Enabling legislation, financial and procedural incentives, and business opportunities for investors.

Disasters, Pests and Pollution Climatic Change – floods, cyclone, tsunami, natural and manmade disasters and disaster management. Crop science in India, Fertilizers, Control of Pests and Crop Diseases,Safe Drinking water & supply,Sanitation and Waste disposal,Urbanization, Industrialization, and Pollution control.
Related Perceptions
Universalizing Science and Technology literacy;
Technology with a Human Face
Human Development Index (HDI)
Contribution to Growth of GDP
Facing Global competition
Preservation & promotion of culture and indigenous knowledge
Knowledge Society Human capital, its power, imparting education, Skill, & Values. Role of Knowledge for Economic growth, Social development, Cultural enrichment & political empowerment.Achieving goals around Knowledge: Eradication of poverty; Universal primary education; Gender equality.
Rural Upliftment and Science & Technology Advance Infrastructure in Rural Areas, Establishing Physical, Electronic, Knowledge, & Economic Connectivity. Regional Language: Usage in ICT Horticulture: Hybrid seed production with R&D; Set up Fruit and vegetable processing plants, packaging & Marketing. Agro Food Processing: Forming village clusters and establishing Food Storage, Food Processing, and Food Packaging & Marketing.Bio-fuel cultivation and extraction, Scientific Water harvesting.