Source-This post on Mobile Tariff Hikes has been created based on the article “Airtel, Jio, Vodafone hike tariffs: Indians are paying more for less” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– Recent mobile tariff hikes of 10 to 27 percent by Jio… Continue reading Mobile Tariff Hikes
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Growth in India’s space technology and the role of private players and start-ups
Source: The post growth in India’s space technology and the role of private players and start-ups has been created, based on the article “Express view on SSLV launch: India’s space” published in “Indian Express” on 20th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- science and technology- Awareness in the fields of Space Context: The article… Continue reading Growth in India’s space technology and the role of private players and start-ups
How India’s government is shifting science research towards market-driven goals
Source: The post how India’s government is shifting science research towards market-driven goals has been created, based on the article “Hints of the corporatisation of science research in India” published in “The Hindu” on 14th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Science and Technology Context: The article discusses how India’s government is shifting science… Continue reading How India’s government is shifting science research towards market-driven goals
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)
Source: The post Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) has been created, based on the article “Perfunctory panacea: Scientists need greater funding for research, not national awards” published in “The Hindu” on 12th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology- Achievements of Indians in science & technology Context: The article discusses the… Continue reading Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)
Extended Stay of Astronauts at the International Space Station
Source-This post on Extended Stay of Astronauts at the International Space Station has been created based on the article “NASA’s Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore could be stuck in Space till 2025: What happens now?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers,… Continue reading Extended Stay of Astronauts at the International Space Station
Challenges in the green energy transition
Source: The post challenges in the green energy transition has been created, based on the article “From Uttarakhand to Wayanad: Balancing realpolitik with green transition” published in “Indian Express” on 7th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure-energy Context: The article discusses India’s green energy transition. It highlights the varying state-led transitions, the conflict… Continue reading Challenges in the green energy transition
Solutions to Address Power Sector Concerns
Source: The post solutions to address power sector concerns has been created, based on the article “Powering India’s future” published in “The Hindu” on 6th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure-energy Context: The article discusses India’s clean energy transition, highlighting achievements in electrification and renewable energy growth. It addresses challenges in decarbonizing the… Continue reading Solutions to Address Power Sector Concerns
India’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy- challenges and solutions
Source: The post India’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy- challenges and solutions has been created, based on the article “Electricity: A strategic view” published in “Business Standard” on 5th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure- electricity Context: The article discusses India’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, highlighting the need… Continue reading India’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy- challenges and solutions
High-Quality Data for Safe and Equitable AI Development
Source-This post on High-Quality Data for Safe and Equitable AI Development has been created based on the article “AI needs cultural policies, not just regulation” published in “The Hindu” on 1 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics Context– The article emphasizes the need for high-quality data, the… Continue reading High-Quality Data for Safe and Equitable AI Development
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Potential and Challenges
Source- This post on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has been created based on the article “Problem power“ published in “The Hindu“ on 1 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3– Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– The Indian government is planning to collaborate with the private sector to study and test Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).… Continue reading Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Potential and Challenges
