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
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India’s AI value paradox
Source: The post “India’s AI value paradox” has been created, based on “India’s AI value paradox” published in “BusinessLine” on 21 April 2026. India’s AI value paradox. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India is witnessing rapid expansion in artificial intelligence infrastructure through large-scale investments in data centres and cloud ecosystems. However, India… Continue reading India’s AI value paradox
India’s Power Sector: Progress and Reforms
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Electricity is essential for economic activity, daily life, and digital systems. India has moved from power shortages to a system with improved capacity, reliability, and access. This shift is due to sustained investments, better policies, and institutional reforms. The sector now reflects adequacy in supply, expansion in infrastructure,… Continue reading India’s Power Sector: Progress and Reforms
Why India Must Electrify Its Kitchens
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India spends $26.4 billion annually on LPG imports, mostly through vulnerable supply routes. It has 332 million LPG connections, yet 37% households still rely on firewood and dung. The cost dynamics have changed, as electric cooking is now cheaper than unsubsidised LPG. This creates a strong case for… Continue reading Why India Must Electrify Its Kitchens
Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction India faces a clear paradox in research, development, and innovation (RDI). Government ambition has grown through large funding commitments, regulatory reforms, and better global rankings. However, outcomes remain weak. R&D spending is low, global technological influence is… Continue reading Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy
Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles
Source: The post “Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles” has been created, based on “Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles” published in “Indian Express” on 12 March 2026. Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3– Science and technology Context: Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally… Continue reading Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles
AI and the National Security Calculus
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introductions Recent tensions around Artificial Intelligence show how AI is becoming part of global security competition. An American AI lab, Anthropic, has accused three Chinese AI labs—DeepSeek, MoonshotAI, and MiniMax—of distilling frontier models. At the same time, AI… Continue reading AI and the National Security Calculus
Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority
Source: The post “Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority” has been created, based on “Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority” published in “The Hindu” on 10 March 2026. Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3– Science & Technology Context: Algorithmic sovereignty refers to a nation’s ability… Continue reading Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority
India’s Digital Public Infrastructure
Source: The post “India’s Digital Public Infrastructure” has been created, based on “India’s Digital Public Infrastructure” published in “PIB” on 7 March 2026. India’s Digital Public Infrastructure. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and Technology Context: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) refers to foundational digital systems that enable secure and seamless interaction between citizens, businesses and governments.… Continue reading India’s Digital Public Infrastructure
Strategy to secure critical minerals
Source: The post “Strategy to secure critical minerals” has been created, based on “Strategy to secure critical minerals” published in “BusinessLine” on 6 March 2026. Strategy to secure critical minerals. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Science and technology Context: Critical minerals such as Lithium, Cobalt, Copper and Rare Earth Elements are essential for clean energy technologies, artificial… Continue reading Strategy to secure critical minerals
