India’s AI Policy Needs to Get Global-Scale Ready

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology. Introduction India’s AI governance framework is gaining attention for its responsible and inclusive approach, built on digital public infrastructure (DPI) and voluntary guardrails, not heavy regulation. This has helped scale AI use across services. However, the core concern… Continue reading India’s AI Policy Needs to Get Global-Scale Ready

A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit

Source: The post  “A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit’’ has been created, based on “A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit” published in “The Hindu” on 29 December 2025. A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India aspires to emerge… Continue reading A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit

Rare Earth Elements

UPSC Syllabus- GS 3- Science & Technology and Economic Development Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are a group of 17 metallic elements comprising the 15 lanthanides, along with scandium and yttrium. Though termed “rare”, they are relatively abundant in the Earth’s crust but are geologically dispersed and occur in low concentrations, making their extraction and separation… Continue reading Rare Earth Elements

India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures

Source: The post “India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures” has been created, based on “India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures” published in “The Hindu” on 16 December 2025. India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Technology  Context: Biosecurity refers to the systems and practices aimed at preventing the deliberate… Continue reading India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures

The stark reality of educational costs in India

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education). Introduction Education in India is legally guaranteed as a free right, yet families spend large sums to educate their children. While laws promise universal schooling, rising private enrolment and widespread private coaching have shifted education costs… Continue reading The stark reality of educational costs in India

Parenting in the AI-age

Source: The post “Parenting in the AI-age?” has been created, based on “Parenting in the AI-age” published in “Times of India” on 12 December 2025. Parenting in the AI-age. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life Context: The rise of advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT… Continue reading Parenting in the AI-age

For AI, India can build on the Aadhaar-UPI model

Source: The post “For AI, India can build on the Aadhaar-UPI model” has been created, based on “For AI, India can build on the Aadhaar-UPI model” published in “Indian express” on 11 December 2025. For AI, India can build on the Aadhaar-UPI model. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India has demonstrated its… Continue reading For AI, India can build on the Aadhaar-UPI model

Satellites, Science, and the New Fight for Spectrum in Space

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Science and technology Introduction A rapid expansion of satellites, especially megaconstellations, has created intense competition for radio frequencies and orbital slots. These resources are limited, yet they are essential for communication, navigation, and scientific activity in space. As more nations and private companies enter this domain, the pressure on… Continue reading Satellites, Science, and the New Fight for Spectrum in Space

Neurotechnology in Focus: Emerging Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges

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

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

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