Source: The post “What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology?’’ has been created, based on “What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology?” published in “The Hindu” on 15 January 2026. What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: Rapid advances in futuristic biotechnology are expanding the frontiers of… Continue reading What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology?
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India and the next Kondratiev wave
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Growth and development Introduction Long phases of economic change shape global power, production systems, and technology leadership. These phases are driven by clusters of breakthrough technologies that transform how economies function. As the digital economy matures and new frontier technologies converge, another long wave of growth is emerging. India… Continue reading India and the next Kondratiev wave
India must focus on AI and its environmental impact
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction India must focus on AI and its environmental impact as AI adoption expands rapidly across sectors such as health care, agriculture, and industry. While AI-driven growth promises efficiency and innovation, its hidden environmental costs receive… Continue reading India must focus on AI and its environmental impact
Design Linked Incentive Scheme
Context- Semiconductor chips are critical for healthcare, transport, communications, defence, space, AI, and digital infrastructure. Global demand is rising rapidly due to digitalisation and automation. However, Semiconductor manufacturing is concentrated in a few geographies, making global supply chains fragile and disruption-prone. India aims to emerge as a strategic, reliable semiconductor hub through- Semicon India Programme… Continue reading Design Linked Incentive Scheme
Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain
Source: The post “Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain’’ has been created, based on “Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain” published in “Down to Earth” on 10 January 2026. Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The… Continue reading Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain
Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Introduction Environmental governance in India has increasingly shifted from executive regulators to the Supreme Court of India. Over the last decade, the Court has moved beyond reviewing legality to issuing forward-looking directions that resemble regulation. This shift arose due to regulatory failure, but the Court… Continue reading Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty
Worrying trends in economic inequality in India
Source: The post “Worrying trends in economic inequality in India’’ has been created, based on “Worrying trends in economic inequality in India” published in “BusinessLine” on 8 January 2026. Worrying trends in economic inequality in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Economic inequality has been rising sharply across the world, and India is no… Continue reading Worrying trends in economic inequality in India
Ways to Reform Railway Finances
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Infrastructure: Railways. Introduction Indian Railways is under financial stress due to weak passenger pricing, rising costs, and dependence on freight cross-subsidy. Recent fare hikes are marginal and politically cautious. Long delays in reform have reduced revenue strength while costs continue to rise. Sustainable finances now require pricing reform, role… Continue reading Ways to Reform Railway Finances
‘Natgrid’ – the search engine of digital authoritarianism
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal and external security Introduction The Mumbai terror attacks of November 2008 exposed serious gaps in India’s intelligence system. The failure was seen not as a lack of information, but as an inability to connect scattered data. This belief shaped the push for a technology-based solution. Over time,… Continue reading ‘Natgrid’ – the search engine of digital authoritarianism
The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian Economy – Employment and labour productivity. Introduction Digital tools have removed the clear boundary between work and personal life. Smartphones and laptops have turned evenings, weekends, and holidays into work time. Constant availability is now treated as commitment. This culture is harming health, productivity, and social stability. India… Continue reading The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy
