UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction India is gradually moving from importing technology to developing it through public research institutions, corporate R&D and deep-tech startups. Rising patent activity, indigenous technologies in semiconductors, communications, space and healthcare, and growing private R&D show this shift.… Continue reading A Homegrown Innovation Ecosystem is Taking Root
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How AI Risks Can Outpace Safeguards
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities are advancing rapidly, while safeguards may not always develop at the same pace. Recent cases show users already testing AI for harmful activities in biology, cybersecurity, surveillance and weapons-related work. At the same time, broader research identifies risks ranging from dangerous capabilities… Continue reading How AI Risks Can Outpace Safeguards
India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?
Source: The post “India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?” has been created based on “India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?” published in “Business Standard” on 16 September 2026. India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?… Continue reading India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?
Four priorities for India’s AI policy
Source: The post “Four priorities for India’s AI policy” has been created based on “Four priorities for India’s AI policy” published in “Business Standard” on 16 September 2026. Four priorities for India’s AI policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Science & Technology Context: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative technology with applications… Continue reading Four priorities for India’s AI policy
What’s new about ISRO’s latest EOS-05 Satellite
Source: The post “What’s new about ISRO’s latest EOS-05 Satellite” has been created based on “What’s new about ISRO’s latest EOS-05 Satellite, explained” published in “Business Line” on 8 September 2026. What’s new about ISRO’s latest EOS-05 Satellite. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and Technology Context: EOS-05 is India’s first dedicated imaging satellite placed in Geosynchronous Earth… Continue reading What’s new about ISRO’s latest EOS-05 Satellite
Can air-cooling handle the heat from a 1-GW data centre?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Large data centres consume huge amounts of electricity, and most of this energy ultimately becomes heat that must be removed continuously. A 1-GW data centre can, in principle, generate 1 GW of heat, creating a major cooling challenge. Air-cooling uses less water and costs less initially,… Continue reading Can air-cooling handle the heat from a 1-GW data centre?
Ground control: On ISRO, policy and and its focus
Source: The post “Ground control: On ISRO, policy and and its focus” has been created based on “Ground control: On ISRO, policy and and its focus” published in “The Hindu” on 8 September 2026. Ground control: On ISRO, policy and and its focus. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and Technology Context: The recent launch of EOS-05 on… Continue reading Ground control: On ISRO, policy and and its focus
Gaming Children – Learnings from Meta’s Child Safety Curbs in US
Introduction The growing use of social media among children has raised concerns about addictive design, harmful content, mental wellbeing and privacy. Meta’s settlement in the US introduces strong safeguards for under-18 users, including time limits, night-time restrictions and stronger age assurance. For India, the measures offer useful lessons, but they also show the need for… Continue reading Gaming Children – Learnings from Meta’s Child Safety Curbs in US
India’s drug-resistance problem is bigger than antibiotic overuse
Source: The post “India’s drug-resistance problem is bigger than antibiotic overuse” has been created based on “India’s drug-resistance problem is bigger than antibiotic overuse” published in “Indian Express” on 3 September 2026. India’s drug-resistance problem is bigger than antibiotic overuse. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and technology Context: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria develop resistance to… Continue reading India’s drug-resistance problem is bigger than antibiotic overuse
Parali solution may lie closer to the farm
Source: The post “Parali solution may lie closer to the farm” has been created based on “Parali solution may lie closer to the farm” published in “Indian Express” on 2 September 2026. Parali solution may lie closer to the farm. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and technology Context: The global technology race is increasingly shifting from developing… Continue reading Parali solution may lie closer to the farm
