GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and issues arising out of it Source: TH Direction: Previously we have seen the key provisions of the new Bill. These are extra points and will help in understanding how the new Bill differs from its older version and data protection laws around the world. Context: The draft …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and issues arising out of it Source: TH Direction: The article highlights the key provisions of the new draft and where it falls short in protecting citizens’ rights. Context: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, was recently opened by the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life Source: Indian Express Context: The World Health Organization’s (WHO) recently approved RTS, S/AS01 (Mosquirix) developed by GlaxoSmithKline for immunising children against malaria was a big milestone after decades of gradual progress. About Malaria disease: Malaria is a …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: DM+ Governance Sources: Indian Express Context: The century-old cable suspension bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi, collapsed into the river, sending hundreds plunging into the water. The bridge was a tourist attraction and had long been hailed as a magnificent engineering marvel. Technical reasons for the collapse of the 19th Century …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus Science and Technology/ Internal Security/Governance Source : Indian Express Directions: Although the article was big, only important points are being provided here. You can use it for value addition. How government is trying to control BigTech? Draft telecom bill: it proposes to bring OTT communication platforms under its ambit, subjecting …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, and robotics. Source: Economic Times Context: Government has launched commercial 5G Services Key Highlights from the launch event: PM called the launch “a revolution”: A new India – the country is no longer just a consumer of technology but a contributor to …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agriculture: transport and marketing of agricultural produce Context: FSG, a global consulting firm, has launched the Agritech Report 2022, “What’s next for Indian agri-tech Agricultural technology, or agri-tech, is the use of technology in agriculture based on agricultural science, agronomy, and agricultural engineering. It aims to improve yield, efficiency, profitability, …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology/ Governance/Social Justice/ Indian Society Source: UNESCO Context: UNESCO has released the State of education report for India 2022: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education Findings: India has the highest relative AI skill penetration rate ( over 3 times the global average) AI literacy is increasing and is …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Basic Science/ Social Justice- Health Source: The Hindu Direction: It came in the opinion section of the Hindu. Go through it once. Context: The article discusses a few challenges to Ayurveda in the present context. What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Biotechnology Source: Indian Express Direction: Biotechnology is one of the favourites for UPSC mains as well as prelims. CRISPR has reached a decade of development this year. Those giving mains this time, plz don’t ignore this topic. Context: Over the last 3 years, gene-editing technology with nearly unlimited potential has …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology/ Internal Security/Governance Source: Indian Express Context: US and India are looking to remove special protection available to social media platforms, called ‘safe harbour’. What is ‘Safe Harbour’? In the US, social media companies enjoy special protection under US’ the Communications Decency Act (CDA). It is similar to …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation/ Science and Technology Source: The Hindu Direction: Keep the basic concept of SUP, harmful effects, alternatives available, and rules governing it ready. Context: MoEFCC has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021 on August 12, 2021 India has signed a resolution to draw up an agreement (under …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Society Source: The Hindu Direction: Context: This is an editorial piece. The author argues that India has failed to propagate scientific literacy not only among the public but also among scientists themselves Scientific temper is an open-minded examination—a temper ever ready to welcome new knowledge and experiments, even …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: Indian Express Direction: Keep a rough note on women in various fields such as women in defence, women in the judiciary, women in parliament, women in the social sector, women freedom fighters, women revolutionaries, and so on. For this article, no need to remember data, just …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Internal Security Source: The Hindu Direction: Those preparing for mains this time, plz have note ready on FRT, its working, its implications on individual rights and security of the nation. You may note down the points from it. Context: Delhi Police using facial recognition technology Facial recognition Technology is an …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: S&T/ Governance Source: Indian Express Context: The author argues for use of blockchain technology for e-governance in India A digital infrastructure based on blockchain technology will transform the digital ecosystem in India and will enable the future of digital services, platforms, applications, content, and solutions. Recent steps for digital infrastructure: …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: The Hindu Direction: Go through it once. Context: Even after 75 years of Independence, India spends a meagre 0.7% of its GDP on research and development (R&D), the author argues what should be done to improve innovation, R&D and science for the masses. Even the funds …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: The Hindu Context: Antarctica Bill 2022 was passed Direction: This was already discussed in the Previous Article, 1-2 points extra have been added from Jai Ram Ramesh’s article. The Antarctic treaty (signed in 1959 and implemented in 1961) made it mandatory for the 54 signatory countries to specific laws governing territories on …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: E-technology in the aid of farmers. Source: Times of India, Live Mint Context: 2-3 different articles came in the different newspapers about the same theme of AI, we have combined all of them. Direction: AI is important for both Mains and Prelims. Understand the topic discussed (can make note of …
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GS paper 2 Syllabus: Drone Rules, 2021, application of drones etc Source: PIB Context: The government is utilizing the services of drone providers for vaccine delivery, an inspection of oil pipelines and power transmission lines, agricultural spraying, etc. Private players can now also do so. In 2021, the government notified the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) …
