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
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India’s Artificial Intelligence Journey
Introduction India is entering a new AI-driven development phase impacting healthcare, agriculture, education, governance, cities, and public services. Focus is on inclusive, affordable, and accessible AI, not limited to elite institutions. AI is positioned as a tool for societal upliftment and good governance, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. India’s Artificial Intelligence Journey.… Continue reading India’s Artificial Intelligence Journey
India’s AI Policy Needs to Get Global-Scale Ready
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology. Introduction India’s AI governance framework is gaining attention for its responsible and inclusive approach, built on digital public infrastructure (DPI) and voluntary guardrails, not heavy regulation. This has helped scale AI use across services. However, the core concern… Continue reading India’s AI Policy Needs to Get Global-Scale Ready
A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit
Source: The post “A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit’’ has been created, based on “A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit” published in “The Hindu” on 29 December 2025. A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India aspires to emerge… Continue reading A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit
Rare Earth Elements
UPSC Syllabus- GS 3- Science & Technology and Economic Development Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are a group of 17 metallic elements comprising the 15 lanthanides, along with scandium and yttrium. Though termed “rare”, they are relatively abundant in the Earth’s crust but are geologically dispersed and occur in low concentrations, making their extraction and separation… Continue reading Rare Earth Elements
India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures
Source: The post “India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures” has been created, based on “India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures” published in “The Hindu” on 16 December 2025. India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Technology Context: Biosecurity refers to the systems and practices aimed at preventing the deliberate… Continue reading India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures
The stark reality of educational costs in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education). Introduction Education in India is legally guaranteed as a free right, yet families spend large sums to educate their children. While laws promise universal schooling, rising private enrolment and widespread private coaching have shifted education costs… Continue reading The stark reality of educational costs in India
Parenting in the AI-age
Source: The post “Parenting in the AI-age?” has been created, based on “Parenting in the AI-age” published in “Times of India” on 12 December 2025. Parenting in the AI-age. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life Context: The rise of advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT… Continue reading Parenting in the AI-age
For AI, India can build on the Aadhaar-UPI model
Source: The post “For AI, India can build on the Aadhaar-UPI model” has been created, based on “For AI, India can build on the Aadhaar-UPI model” published in “Indian express” on 11 December 2025. For AI, India can build on the Aadhaar-UPI model. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India has demonstrated its… Continue reading For AI, India can build on the Aadhaar-UPI model
Satellites, Science, and the New Fight for Spectrum in Space
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Science and technology Introduction A rapid expansion of satellites, especially megaconstellations, has created intense competition for radio frequencies and orbital slots. These resources are limited, yet they are essential for communication, navigation, and scientific activity in space. As more nations and private companies enter this domain, the pressure on… Continue reading Satellites, Science, and the New Fight for Spectrum in Space
