π¬ Chapter 10 Β· Recent Developments Β· General Science
Important Scientific Institutions of India
ISRO, DRDO, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, IITs, IISc β roles and key achievements. Complete UPSC & PSC notes.
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ISRO β space research; Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan
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DRDO β defence research; missiles, Tejas
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CSIR β industrial research; 37 labs
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ICAR β agricultural research; crop varieties
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ICMR β medical research; COVID-19
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IITs, IISc, TIFR β premier institutions
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UPSC Prelims (2β3 Qs/year)APPSC Group 1 & 2TGPSC Group 1 & 2SSC CGL / CHSLState PSC Exams
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Topic 01
ISRO & DRDO
ISRO β space research; Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, Gaganyaan. DRDO β defence; missiles, Tejas, Arjun.
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CSIR & Industrial Research
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research; 37 labs; CSIR-IICT, CSIR-NCL, CSIR-CDRI; key achievements.
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ICAR & Agricultural Research
Indian Council of Agricultural Research; crop varieties; Green Revolution; IARI; NBPGR.
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ICMR & Medical Research
Indian Council of Medical Research; Covaxin development; COVID-19 testing; AIIMS; NIMHANS.
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IITs, IISc & Premier Institutions
IIT history; IISc Bengaluru; TIFR Mumbai; NIT; IISER; rankings; research output.
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Other Key Institutions & Revision
DAE, BARC, NITI Aayog, DST, DBT, MNRE; complete revision checklist.
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