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
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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
Selecting Routes for Vande Metro Train
Source-This post on Selecting Routes for Vande Metro Train has been created based on the article “Get the Vande Metro routing right” published in “The Hindu” on 28 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– The article discusses the introduction Vande Metro trains in India. The Vande Metro aims… Continue reading Selecting Routes for Vande Metro Train
India’s Rooftop Solar Expansion and Challenges Ahead
Source-This post on India’s Rooftop Solar (RTS) Programme has been created based on the article “How well is India tapping its rooftop solar potential?” published in “The Hindu” on 27 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– India added 2.99 GW of rooftop solar (RTS) capacity in 2023-2024, marking… Continue reading India’s Rooftop Solar Expansion and Challenges Ahead
Issues with the implementation of Kavach
Source: The post issues with the implementation of Kavach has been created, based on the article “Lack of focus, not finance, behind sluggish Kavach deployment” published in “The Hindu” on 26th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– science and technology -indigenisation of technology Context: The article discusses the slow implementation of Kavach, India’s… Continue reading Issues with the implementation of Kavach
