Source-This post on AgriSure: A New Initiative to Boost Agricultural Innovation has been created based on the article “Supporting agripreneurs – New fund should support innovation” published in “Business Standard” on 17 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Technology Missions; E-technology in the aid of farmers Context-The government of India is planning to launch the “Agri… Continue reading AgriSure: A New Initiative to Boost Agricultural Innovation
Category: Science and Technology
Challenges in India’s Energy Sector
Source-This post on Challenges in India’s Energy Sector has been created based on the article “THE ROADMAP FOR NET-ZERO EMISSIONS “published in “LiveMint” on 17 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context- India’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2070 faces many challenges in the energy sector. Tackling… Continue reading Challenges in India’s Energy Sector
Issues with India’s R&D expenditure
Source: The post issues with India’s R&D expenditure has been created, based on the article “Can this Budget be a 1991 moment for science and technology?” published in “Indian express” on 10th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and Technology Context: The article emphasizes the need for increased investment in science and technology in… Continue reading Issues with India’s R&D expenditure
Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET)
Source-This post on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) has been created based on the article “The innate limitations in executing iCET” published in “The Hindu” on 10 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. Context– The iCET initiative reflects… Continue reading Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET)
Quantum Technology and Diamonds
Source-This post on Quantum Technology and Diamonds has been created based on the article “Hurdles in importing diamonds pose a quantum block to research ambition” published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. Context-The… Continue reading Quantum Technology and Diamonds
Issues with Anusandhan National Research Foundation
Source-This post on Issues with Anusandhan National Research Foundation has been created based on the article “The ANRF plan has got off on the wrong foot” published in “The Hindu” on 8 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3- Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Context– The establishment of… Continue reading Issues with Anusandhan National Research Foundation
IEEE 2061-2024 Standard
Source: The post IEEE 2061-2024 Standard has been created, based on the article “On improving rural mobile connectivity” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- science and technology- indigenisation of technology and developing new technology. Context: The article discusses how mobile devices rely on cellular networks for connectivity. It… Continue reading IEEE 2061-2024 Standard
Investing in pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) helps India’s transition to clean energy
Source: The post investing in pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) helps India’s transition to clean energy has been created, based on the article “Let pump dams fill gaps in clean power supplies” published in “Live mints” on 25th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-infrastructure (renewable energy) Context: The article discusses Adani Group’s plan to invest in… Continue reading Investing in pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) helps India’s transition to clean energy
Issues and status of the Kavach Signaling System
Source: The post issues and status of the Kavach Signaling System has been created, based on the article “Indian Railways and safety challenges” published in “The Hindu” on 24th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-infrastructure Context: The article discusses a recent train accident in India involving deaths and injuries. It critiques Indian Railways’ safety… Continue reading Issues and status of the Kavach Signaling System
Recommendations for development of Artificial general intelligence in India
Source: This article Recommendations for development of Artificial general intelligence in India has been created based on the article “Artificial general intelligence: It could reboot India’s prospects”, published in Live Mint on 11th June 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology – S&T effects on everyday life News: Artificial General Intelligence… Continue reading Recommendations for development of Artificial general intelligence in India
