Source: The post “Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships” has been created based on “Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships”, published in “The Hindu” on 22 June 2026. Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Science & Technology Context: India has announced a ₹2 billion drone procurement programme for domestic… Continue reading Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships
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Regulating Tech Platforms
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure And Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction India’s digital economy has moved beyond traditional banking channels, with financial activities increasingly taking place through large digital platforms and embedded payment ecosystems. These platforms now influence customer engagement, transaction flows, merchant access, and financial product discovery at a massive… Continue reading Regulating Tech Platforms
India’s Cheapest Power is Here, the Grid Must Catch Up
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s clean energy transition has reached a crucial stage. Solar and wind power have become the country’s cheapest sources of electricity, with more than 45 GW added in 2025. Combined with some of the world’s lowest battery costs, firm clean power can now be supplied at around ₹3.5… Continue reading India’s Cheapest Power is Here, the Grid Must Catch Up
Restricting Telegram in India – A Wrong Message
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction The Government of India temporarily restricted Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, citing concerns over paper leak claims, examination-related fraud, and misleading content circulating on the platform. The move included limiting access to Telegram and disabling its message-editing feature for a specified period. The decision triggered a… Continue reading Restricting Telegram in India – A Wrong Message
Atmanirbhar AI
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure and Science and Technology Introduction Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a major source of economic power, technological leadership, and national security. Recent restrictions on access to advanced AI technologies have highlighted the risks of dependence on foreign platforms. For India, Atmanirbhar AI requires building Sovereign AI capabilities across the… Continue reading Atmanirbhar AI
NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges
Source: The post “NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges” has been created based on “NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges”, published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2026. NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 -Economy Context: Recently released National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) presents a mixed picture of child nutrition in… Continue reading NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges
India’s Graduate Employability Challenge
Source: The post “India’s Graduate Employability Challenge” has been created based on “India’s Graduate Employability Challenge”, published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2026. India’s Graduate Employability Challenge. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 -Economy Context: India has experienced an unprecedented expansion in higher education over the last decade, resulting in a large increase in the number… Continue reading India’s Graduate Employability Challenge
Innovate or be Eaten: On India and an Innovative Ecosystem
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Innovation is becoming a key determinant of economic strength, national security, and technological sovereignty. As global competition in critical technologies intensifies, India must move beyond being a user of technology and become a creator of globally relevant solutions. The country’s strong talent base, growing startup ecosystem,… Continue reading Innovate or be Eaten: On India and an Innovative Ecosystem
Water Security is Central for a Viksit Bharat
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Water security is vital for human dignity, public health, agriculture, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. It is also a key requirement for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat. India faces growing pressure on its water resources due to population growth, urbanisation, climate change, and limited… Continue reading Water Security is Central for a Viksit Bharat
Put Indian students’ health at the centre of nation-building
Source: The post “Put Indian students’ health at the centre of nation-building” has been created based on “Put Indian students’ health at the centre of nation-building”, published in “Indian Express” on 18 June 2026. Put Indian students’ health at the centre of nation-building. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 -Economy Context: India’s aspiration of becoming a Viksit… Continue reading Put Indian students’ health at the centre of nation-building
