AI-Preneurs of India

Source: PIB Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog launched AI-Preneurs of India at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. About AI-Preneurs of India: What is AI-Preneurs of India? AI-Preneurs of India is a flagship coffee table book that documents the journeys of 45 pioneering AI startups solving real-world problems. It …

Breaking the Colonial Steel Frame for a Deep-Tech Future

Syllabus: Governance Source: IE Context : India has achieved global leadership in fintech and digital penetration, yet it remains import-dependent in semiconductors, aerospace, and advanced technologies. Realising the Viksit Bharat 2047 deep-tech vision requires dismantling colonial-era bureaucratic, regulatory, and judicial legacies that constrain innovation. India’s Deep-Tech Ambition In his Independence Day 2025 address, the Prime …

Indian Startup Ecosystem

Syllabus: Economy Source:  IE Context: Indian Commerce Minister sharply criticized the Indian startup ecosystem for being focused on consumer-centric ventures like food delivery apps, calling for a shift toward deep-tech innovation. About Indian Startup Ecosystem: Third Largest Startup Ecosystem Globally: India has over 100+ unicorns, driven by digital payments, e-commerce, and consumer-tech. E.g. India added …