Source: The post “Neurotechnology in Focus: Emerging Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges” has been created, based on “Neurotechnology in Focus: Emerging Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges” published in “The Hindu” on 10 December 2025. Neurotechnology in Focus: Emerging Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: Neurotechnology, including Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), offers transformative… Continue reading Neurotechnology in Focus: Emerging Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges
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Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -e-Governance Introduction Digital tools are increasingly used in welfare programmes to monitor attendance, prevent fraud, and enforce discipline. They promise quick fixes to long-standing problems such as absenteeism, corruption, and weak accountability. Yet their growing use has shifted attention from real work to digital compliance. Many tools create new… Continue reading Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability
Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society
Source: The post “Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society” has been created, based on “Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’” published in “The Hindu” on 3 December 2025. Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Technology Context: India today faces a “fishbowl society” where pervasive technological surveillance and AI-based harms challenge the traditional understanding of… Continue reading Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society
Rise of Sovereign AI
Source: The post “Rise of Sovereign AI” has been created, based on “Rise of Sovereign AI” published in “Live Mint” on 27th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper Context: As the U.S. and China dominate global advances in artificial intelligence, many countries fear excessive dependence on these superpowers for a technology crucial to economic competitiveness… Continue reading Rise of Sovereign AI
Indian Aviation Can Soar to Greater Heights
Introduction India is poised to become the world’s third-largest aviation market, marking a transformative phase in its civil aviation sector. This growth is not merely in numbers but is underpinned by strategic reforms, infrastructure expansion, and a vision to integrate over a billion people with global connectivity. Aviation acts as a key driver of economic… Continue reading Indian Aviation Can Soar to Greater Heights
From Gene Modification to Genome Editing – India’s Journey
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
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
