UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Semiconductors have become critical for economic growth, national security, digital infrastructure and advanced technologies. Recognising their strategic importance, NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub recently released the report Future of India’s Semiconductor Industry, which outlines a long-term roadmap for building a competitive domestic semiconductor ecosystem. While India… Continue reading The Future of India’s Chip Industry
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Orbital Rivalry — The Challenge of China’s Space Power
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and technology Introduction Outer space has become a major arena of economic, technological, and military competition. The rapid growth of satellites and counter-space technologies has increased concerns about future conflicts in space. China has steadily expanded its space and counter-space capabilities to secure strategic advantages. This has created new… Continue reading Orbital Rivalry — The Challenge of China’s Space Power
The Cloud is the New Frontier of Digital Sovereignty
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction The possibility of disruption of cloud services to Nayara Energy due to foreign sanctions obligations highlighted the strategic risks arising from dependence on foreign-controlled digital infrastructure. The episode showed that even when operations comply with domestic laws, critical digital services may remain vulnerable to external jurisdictions.… Continue reading The Cloud is the New Frontier of Digital Sovereignty
How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure?
Source: The post “How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure?” has been created, based on “How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure?” published in “The Hindu” on 27 May 2026. How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3: Science & Technology Context: India’s critical infrastructure, including power grids, banking systems, transport… Continue reading How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure?
India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match
Source: The post “India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match” has been created, based on “India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2026. India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India is rapidly moving… Continue reading India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match
Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?
Source: The post “Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?” has been created, based on “Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?” published in “The Hindu” on 19 May 2026. Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: The… Continue reading Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?
Increasing Health Insurance Coverage, Growing Distress
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education Introduction Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly in India, as shown by the National Sample Survey (NSS) 80th round (2025), mainly due to government-financed schemes. However, this increase has not improved healthcare access or reduced financial burden. Hospitalisation… Continue reading Increasing Health Insurance Coverage, Growing Distress
The RTE Act and the Idea of Social Inclusion
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Introduction: The January 2026 judgment of the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, 2009. It mandates 25% reservation in private schools for disadvantaged children. The provision is not only about… Continue reading The RTE Act and the Idea of Social Inclusion
The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
Source: The post “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” has been created, based on “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” published in “The Hindu” on 29 March 2026. The fight to eliminate cervical cancer. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Science and technology Context: Cervical cancer remains a major public health issue caused primarily by persistent infection with… Continue reading The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
Information Warfare
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction Information warfare has become a key feature of modern conflicts. The first sign of a crisis now appears on a phone screen through forwarded videos and online content. Public opinion forms quickly as emotion before official clarification… Continue reading Information Warfare
