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Examine the implications of India’s stagnating R&D expenditure as a percentage of GDP. Discuss why private sector participation remains limited despite policy intent. Suggest policy and governance measures to crowd-in private R&D.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Q3. Examine the implications of India’s stagnating R&D expenditure as a percentage of GDP. Discuss why private sector participation remains limited despite policy intent. Suggest policy and governance measures to crowd-in private R&D. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why …

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National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF)

Source:  PIB Subject:  Government scheme Context: The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has unveiled the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF) to create a uniform, evidence-based system for assessing technology maturity across India’s R&D ecosystem. About National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF): What it is? The National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF) …

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SARAL tool

Source:  TH Context: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) launched the SARAL tool to simplify scientific research papers. It uses AI to generate layperson summaries and make research more accessible to society. About SARAL Tool: What it is? SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) is an AI-based tool that converts complex research papers …

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“The gap between invention and innovation in India is widening”. Explain the factors behind this. How does the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme attempt to bridge this gap.

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Q5. “The gap between invention and innovation in India is widening”. Explain the factors behind this. How does the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme attempt to bridge this gap. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The Union Cabinet recently approved a ₹1-lakh …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15 November 2024

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …

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Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR)

Source:  New Indian Express Context: The Government of India has launched the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) program to strengthen the research and innovation capabilities of universities. About Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR): Launched In: November 2024 Ministry/department: Department of Science and Technology (DST) Aim: Boost research capabilities and innovation in …

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