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Identify the structural weaknesses in India’s research, development and innovation (RDI) ecosystem. Analyse the role of private-sector investment in strengthening innovation capacity. Also outline institutional reforms required to transform India into an innovation-led economy.

Topic: Issues relating to intellectual property rights Q5. Identify the structural weaknesses in India’s research, development and innovation (RDI) ecosystem. Analyse the role of private-sector investment in strengthening innovation capacity. Also outline institutional reforms required to transform India into an innovation-led economy. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India’s aspiration of …

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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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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Boosting Research & Development (R&D) in the Private Sector

General Studies-2; Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Introduction The Indian government’s proposal to launch a ₹1 lakh crore fund to support Research and Development (R&D) in the private sector is a landmark initiative aimed at boosting India’s innovation ecosystem. Under this …

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