Reversing the Brain Drain

Syllabus: India Diaspora Source: IE Context: The Government of India is planning a new scheme to attract Indian-origin researchers and scientists in STEM fields back from the United States amid tightening research policies under the Trump administration. About Reversing the Brain Drain: What is Brain Drain? “Brain drain” refers to the migration of skilled professionals, …

Economics Nobel Prize 2025

Source:  ET Context: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their groundbreaking contributions in explaining how innovation drives sustained economic growth. About Economics Nobel Prize 2025: What it is? Formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, …

“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 …