Source: The post State of R&D Spending in India has been created, based on the article “R&D: Why the private sector falls behind” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and Technology Context: The article discusses India’s need for more research and development (R&D) spending. It highlights that India’s… Continue reading State of R&D Spending in India
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Traditional corporate strategies and governance are insufficient to handle AI’s complexities and uncertainties
Source: The post traditional corporate strategies and governance are insufficient to handle AI’s complexities and uncertainties has been created, based on the article “Why there is a need to reimagine corporate governance in the AI age” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Science and Technology- developments and their… Continue reading Traditional corporate strategies and governance are insufficient to handle AI’s complexities and uncertainties
BioE3 Policy Initiative
Source-This post on BioE3 Policy Initiative has been created based on the article “Biotech enigma” published in “The Hindu” on 30 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 3 – Science and technology – Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology Context– The Cabinet has approved the BioE3 or Biotechnology for Economy, Environment… Continue reading BioE3 Policy Initiative
Emerging field of synthetic biology
Source: The post emerging field of synthetic biology has been created, based on the article “Our biodiversity is a treasure chest: Handle it with care” published in “Live Mints” on 28th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-science and technology- biotechnology Context: The article discusses synthetic biology, which uses genetic engineering to create new… Continue reading Emerging field of synthetic biology
Recent Developments in India’s Space Program
Source-This post on Recent Developments in India’s Space Program has been created based on the article “A look at ongoing Indian space missions” published in “The Hindu” on 23 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Context- The article highlights the significant progress of India’s space program over the past… Continue reading Recent Developments in India’s Space Program
Mobile Tariff Hikes
Source-This post on Mobile Tariff Hikes has been created based on the article “Airtel, Jio, Vodafone hike tariffs: Indians are paying more for less” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– Recent mobile tariff hikes of 10 to 27 percent by Jio… Continue reading Mobile Tariff Hikes
Growth in India’s space technology and the role of private players and start-ups
Source: The post growth in India’s space technology and the role of private players and start-ups has been created, based on the article “Express view on SSLV launch: India’s space” published in “Indian Express” on 20th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- science and technology- Awareness in the fields of Space Context: The article… Continue reading Growth in India’s space technology and the role of private players and start-ups
How India’s government is shifting science research towards market-driven goals
Source: The post how India’s government is shifting science research towards market-driven goals has been created, based on the article “Hints of the corporatisation of science research in India” published in “The Hindu” on 14th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Science and Technology Context: The article discusses how India’s government is shifting science… Continue reading How India’s government is shifting science research towards market-driven goals
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)
Source: The post Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) has been created, based on the article “Perfunctory panacea: Scientists need greater funding for research, not national awards” published in “The Hindu” on 12th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology- Achievements of Indians in science & technology Context: The article discusses the… Continue reading Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)
Extended Stay of Astronauts at the International Space Station
Source-This post on Extended Stay of Astronauts at the International Space Station has been created based on the article “NASA’s Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore could be stuck in Space till 2025: What happens now?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers,… Continue reading Extended Stay of Astronauts at the International Space Station
