General Studies: Science & Technology (Class XI)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the applications, key technologies, and benefits of science and technology across medicine, finance, agriculture, environment, space, security, and communication.

Telemedicine

Technology that enables remote consultations and healthcare services, expanding access to medical expertise for patients in remote areas.

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Digital records that improve patient data management, healthcare provider communication, and care coordination for efficient and personalized treatments.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Surgical procedures utilizing robotics and precision techniques to reduce patient trauma, shorten recovery times, and improve outcomes.

Fintech Solutions

Innovative financial technology services, including mobile payment apps, peer-to-peer lending platforms, and robo-advisors, that offer accessible alternatives to traditional finance.

Blockchain Technology

A decentralized technology providing secure, transparent transaction records that facilitates faster cross-border payments and minimizes the need for intermediaries.

Financial Inclusion

The provision of accessible banking services to underserved populations, especially in remote regions with limited physical bank branches.

Algorithmic Trading

The use of algorithms and high-frequency trading systems in financial markets to enhance liquidity and execution efficiency.

Precision Agriculture

A farming approach that uses GPS, drones, and sensors to monitor fields and optimize irrigation, fertilization, and pest control for maximum yield.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Crops developed through biotechnology that possess enhanced resistance to pests, diseases, and environmental stresses to increase productivity.

Smart Farming

Agricultural management that leverages Internet of Things (IoT) devices and data analytics to gather real-time data on weather, soil conditions, and livestock health.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Advanced spatial modeling tools used by environmental scientists to plan conservation efforts and pinpoint critical protection zones.

Environmental Remediation

Technological cleanup approaches, such as bioremediation and phytoremediation, used to restore polluted ecosystems and degraded sites.

Microgravity Research

Scientific experimentation conducted in space environments to investigate fundamental questions, medical solutions, and material science unattainable under Earth's gravity.

Biometric Systems

Security mechanisms that identify individuals and manage access control using biological markers such as fingerprint scanning, facial recognition, and iris patterns.

Predictive Policing

The use of data analytics and machine learning algorithms by law enforcement to identify crime trends and allocate preventative resources.

E-Governance

The application of digital technology by governments to facilitate citizen communication, deliver public services online, and enhance administrative transparency.