UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -science and technology. Introduction India’s biotechnology journey has moved from first-generation gene modification (GM) towards more precise genome editing using tools like CRISPR. While GM crops largely stalled after Bt cotton, genome-edited (GE) crops and therapies now enjoy stronger policy support, indigenous R&D and growing applications in both agriculture… Continue reading From Gene Modification to Genome Editing – India’s Journey
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India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI
Source: The post “India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI” has been created, based on “India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI” published in “The Hindu” on 15 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3- Science and technology Context: Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a defining force in shaping economies and transforming societies, but access to AI… Continue reading India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI
Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke
Source: The post “Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke” has been created, based on “Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke” published in “Indian Express” on 13 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Economic Development, Science & Technology, Environment, Security Context: China currently controls around 60–65% of global rare earth production and almost 90% of global refining… Continue reading Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke
AI Labelling Regulations Framework
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Introduction Near-perfect AI videos and audio now appear next to real content, so users struggle to trust what they see and hear. A deepfake of the Finance Minister promoting an investment scheme and causing a large financial loss shows… Continue reading AI Labelling Regulations Framework
AI Based Tools for Mental Health
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. AI Based Tools for Mental Health. Introduction AI mental-health tools are growing fast in India’s campuses and coaching hubs (e.g., IIT Kharagpur and top test-prep institutes). They offer 24/7 access, lower costs, and early risk flags. Yet… Continue reading AI Based Tools for Mental Health
India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology
Source: The post “India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology” has been created, based on “India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology” published in “Hindustan Times” on 1 November 2025. India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Science and technology Context: The global technological landscape is undergoing a profound transformation.… Continue reading India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology
Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position
Source: The post “Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position” has been created, based on “Restraint has a half life” published in “Indian Express” on 1 November 2025. Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Science and technology Context: The global consensus against nuclear testing, sustained for over three decades,… Continue reading Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position
The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India
Source: The post “The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India” has been created, based on “The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India” published in “The Hindu” on 31 October 2025. The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Technology Context: Over the past two decades, India’s electricity demand has grown steadily… Continue reading The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India
The race for global leadership in science
Source: The post “The race for global leadership in science” has been created, based on “The race for global leadership in science” published in “The Hindu” on 28 October 2025. The race for global leadership in science. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Science & Technology Context: The United States has historically dominated global science and… Continue reading The race for global leadership in science
An engel’s pause in an AI driven World
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.. An engel’s pause in an AI driven World. Introduction AI is boosting productivity, yet broad income gains may lag. Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer and deep-learning researcher, warns it could enrich a few and leave many poorer.… Continue reading An engel’s pause in an AI driven World
