14 January 2017

HPAS MAINS SYLLABUS & BOOKS [ GENERAL STUDIES-III ] [ UNIT–II ]

GENERAL STUDIES-III
UNIT-II
SUB UNIT-1
  • Applications of space technology in natural resources, development and communications
  • Important missions and programmes of Department of Space and Indian Space Research Organization
  • Historical evolution of Indian Space programme. Lunar, interplanetary and Earth Observation Missions
  • Remote Sensing and Communication satellites. Applications of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) for natural resources monitoring and applications benefiting common man
Books for Sub Unit-1

SUB UNIT-2
  • Developments in energy sectors such as Hydro power, non conventional sources of energy and nuclear energy including policies, programmes and research base in the country
  • Concepts of non conventional, renewable, clean and environment friendly energy sources
  • Role of energy in sustainable development

Books for Sub Unit-2

SUB UNIT-3
  • Modern and emerging technologies and initiatives in the State of Himachal Pradesh Including biotechnology policy, research, vision, scope and applications for developing horticulture, medicinal and aromatic plants resources of the State
  • IT policy of Himachal Pradesh and its role in governance, concept of Himachal State Wide Area Network (HIMSWAN), State plans of e-governance, concept of LokMitra Kendra and Aryabhatta Geo-Informatics Space Application Centre (AGISAC)
  • State Biodiversity strategy and Action Plan. Endangered and threatened species of Himachal Pradesh. Factors responsible for Bio diversity decline in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Relevance and role of Intellectual Property Rights, Geographical Indications and Traditional wisdom and knowledge in sustainable development of the State.

Books for Sub Unit-3
Note:— All the topics / subjects covered under SUB UNIT-3 are relevant to the State of Himachal Pradesh.

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