Source: The post “Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society” has been created, based on “Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’” published in “The Hindu” on 03rd December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Technology Context: India today faces a “fishbowl society” where pervasive technological surveillance and AI-based harms challenge the traditional understanding of privacy. Despite the Puttaswamy judgment… Continue reading Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society
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Rise of Sovereign AI
Source: The post “Rise of Sovereign AI” has been created, based on “Rise of Sovereign AI” published in “Live Mint” on 27th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper Context: As the U.S. and China dominate global advances in artificial intelligence, many countries fear excessive dependence on these superpowers for a technology crucial to economic competitiveness… Continue reading Rise of Sovereign AI
Indian Aviation Can Soar to Greater Heights
Introduction India is poised to become the world’s third-largest aviation market, marking a transformative phase in its civil aviation sector. This growth is not merely in numbers but is underpinned by strategic reforms, infrastructure expansion, and a vision to integrate over a billion people with global connectivity. Aviation acts as a key driver of economic… Continue reading Indian Aviation Can Soar to Greater Heights
From Gene Modification to Genome Editing – India’s Journey
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -science and technology. Introduction India’s biotechnology journey has moved from first-generation gene modification (GM) towards more precise genome editing using tools like CRISPR. While GM crops largely stalled after Bt cotton, genome-edited (GE) crops and therapies now enjoy stronger policy support, indigenous R&D and growing applications in both agriculture… Continue reading From Gene Modification to Genome Editing – India’s Journey
India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI
Source: The post “India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI” has been created, based on “India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI” published in “The Hindu” on 15 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3- Science and technology Context: Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a defining force in shaping economies and transforming societies, but access to AI… Continue reading India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI
Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke
Source: The post “Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke” has been created, based on “Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke” published in “Indian Express” on 13 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Economic Development, Science & Technology, Environment, Security Context: China currently controls around 60–65% of global rare earth production and almost 90% of global refining… Continue reading Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke
AI Labelling Regulations Framework
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Introduction Near-perfect AI videos and audio now appear next to real content, so users struggle to trust what they see and hear. A deepfake of the Finance Minister promoting an investment scheme and causing a large financial loss shows… Continue reading AI Labelling Regulations Framework
AI Based Tools for Mental Health
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. AI Based Tools for Mental Health. Introduction AI mental-health tools are growing fast in India’s campuses and coaching hubs (e.g., IIT Kharagpur and top test-prep institutes). They offer 24/7 access, lower costs, and early risk flags. Yet… Continue reading AI Based Tools for Mental Health
India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology
Source: The post “India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology” has been created, based on “India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology” published in “Hindustan Times” on 1 November 2025. India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Science and technology Context: The global technological landscape is undergoing a profound transformation.… Continue reading India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology
Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position
Source: The post “Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position” has been created, based on “Restraint has a half life” published in “Indian Express” on 1 November 2025. Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Science and technology Context: The global consensus against nuclear testing, sustained for over three decades,… Continue reading Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position
