Source: The post “Quantum shift: On private industry and national research spending” has been created based on “Quantum shift: On private industry and national research spending” published in “The Hindu” on 6 August 2026. Quantum shift: On private industry and national research spending. UPSC Syllabus: GS- 3- Science and Technology Context: The Department of Science… Continue reading Quantum shift: On private industry and national research spending
Tag: Science and technology
India Struggling to Retain Scientists
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction India has achieved significant progress in space, biotechnology, engineering, vaccines, and supercomputing through strong public scientific institutions. However, the recent resignation or voluntary retirement of more than 100 scientists from ISRO, along with similar departures from other government-funded research organisations, has raised concerns about India’s ability… Continue reading India Struggling to Retain Scientists
AI as the Next Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper II: Government policies, DPI & e-Governance. GS Paper III: AI, Digital Infrastructure, Science & Technology. Introduction India’s digital transformation over the last decade has been driven by the JAM trinity and its extensions-Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), and DEPA/Account Aggregator (data)-which together form one of the world’s most advanced Digital Public Infrastructure… Continue reading AI as the Next Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
AI’s Next Test — Reaching India’s Informal Women Worker
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- science and technology And Paper 1- society Introduction India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 depends on whether the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) reach everyone or remain limited to a few. AI is changing agriculture, healthcare, logistics and financial services. Its impact will depend on how these systems are designed,… Continue reading AI’s Next Test — Reaching India’s Informal Women Worker
Give talent its space
Source: The post “Give talent its space” has been created based on “Give talent its space” published in “Financial Express” on 21 July 2026. Give talent its space. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Science & Technology Context: India’s space sector has expanded rapidly after opening it to private participation in 2020. However, the recent… Continue reading Give talent its space
Balancing energy security, environmental concerns
Source: The post “Balancing energy security, environmental concerns” has been created based on “Balancing energy security, environmental concerns” published in “Business Line” on 20 July 2026. Balancing energy security, environmental concerns. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and Technology Context: Coal gasification is the process of converting coal into synthesis gas (syngas) using controlled oxygen and steam at… Continue reading Balancing energy security, environmental concerns
Vikram-1: Charting India’s Cosmic Future
Source: The post “Vikram-1: Charting India’s Cosmic Future” has been created based on “Vikram-1: Charting India’s Cosmic Future” published in “PIB” on 20 July 2026. Vikram-1: Charting India’s Cosmic Future. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and Technology Context: India’s space sector has entered a new phase with the Indian Space Policy, 2023, which has opened the entire… Continue reading Vikram-1: Charting India’s Cosmic Future
AI is reshaping warfare: How India can keep pace
Source: The post “AI is reshaping warfare: How India can keep pace” has been created based on “AI is reshaping warfare: How India can keep pace” published in “Indian Express” on 6 July 2026. AI is reshaping warfare: How India can keep pace. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 -Science & Technology Context: Artificial Intelligence (AI), military… Continue reading AI is reshaping warfare: How India can keep pace
Counting cancer: On making cancer a notifiable disease in India
Source: The post “Counting cancer: On making cancer a notifiable disease in India” has been created based on “Counting cancer: On making cancer a notifiable disease in India” published in “The Hindu” on 4 July 2026. Counting cancer: On making cancer a notifiable disease in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3-Science and Technology Context: Cancer is… Continue reading Counting cancer: On making cancer a notifiable disease in India
India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale
Source: The post “India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale” has been created based on “India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale”, published in “Indian Express” on 23 June 2026. India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science & Technology Context: India has a strong record of… Continue reading India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale
