VIWAAN VIRAT IAS

Sub-Area	Expected Topic / Focus (Nov 2024 – May 15, 2026)	Prelims Application Focus
Space	Follow-up on ISRO missions such as Chandrayaan-4, Gaganyaan, and Aditya-L1. Role of New Space India Limited (NSIL) in space sector commercialization.	Focus on mission objectives, launch vehicles, key scientific payloads, and participation of the Indian private sector.
Defense	Developments related to Agni-5 (MIRV), MANPADS, Tejas Mk-1A, and induction or testing of new aircraft carriers.	Focus on missile type (cruise or ballistic), operational range, operation sindoor, indigenous components, and the role of DRDO.
IT / Digital Technologies	Quantum computing, blockchain ICT applications in governance, artificial intelligence (including generative AI), and emerging cybersecurity threats.	Focus on core technology principles (e.g., qubit vs. bit), sector-wise applications, and government initiatives such as the National Quantum Mission.
Agriculture	Recent Government of India agricultural policies, application of drone technology, and pest control mechanisms.	Focus on the sectoral and recent mechanisms, including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and GM foods.
Health / Biotechnology	Development of new vaccines, ethical issues related to CRISPR and genetic engineering, and the One Health approach.	Focus on key definitions (e.g., gene editing), disease mechanisms, and important institutions such as ICMR and WHO.