Technology for Mains

Genome Editing – Regulatory Challenges – UPSC GS3

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Context: Government has allowed genome-edited plants without the cumbersome GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) regulation at the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). What is Genome Editing? Genome editing (also called gene editing) is a group of technologies that give scientists the ability to change an organism’s DNA. These technologies allow genetic material to be added, removed, or altered …

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Impact of Social Media on Politics – UPSC GS3

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Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology questioned Facebook officials over allegations that the algorithm promotes one political party. Concerns with Facebook Algorithms: Misuse for Political Advertising: Political campaigns, political action committees, and private citizens with their own agendas now have a new way to target voters via online platforms. As concerns about fake …

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Militarization and Weaponization of Outer Space – UPSC GS3

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Context: Australia has announced a new Defence Space Command Agency to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in space. Various Global Space Agencies: Spacecom – US Space Force. Defence Space Agency (DSA) – India Joint Space Command (France) Iranian Space Command (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force) Russian Space Forces (Russian Aerospace Forces) …

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Lessons for India from Ukraine-Russia conflict – UPSC GS2

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Major learnings from Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Fallacy of collective defence: US and Western countries only providing weapons and intelligence. No one is sending troops on ground to support Ukraine. This indicates that a nation’s vital interests can be protected only by that nation itself. Importance of military power: Almost entire West has imposed toughest economic sanctions on …

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International Space Station (ISS) : Russia’s role and impact of Ukraine crisis – UPSC GS3

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Context: Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos argued that US sanctions on Russia could disrupt the functioning of the Russian spacecraft that serviced the International Space Station. What is Russia’s role in maintaining the ISS? The International Space Station (ISS) is being developed with the help of scientists from five international space agencies: NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, the Canadian Space …

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Start-up Stimulus to Indian Economy – UPSC GS3

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Context: Foreign money pouring into the start-up universe may finally provide the stimulus to the economy that the government was unable to provide. Background: In the first six months of calendar 2021, $10 billion was raised by start-ups and private companies in India. In July, another $10 billion was raised, led by the mammoth $3.6 billion …

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Why monopoly in e-retail is bad? – UPSC GS3

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Utility: Direct question can be asked on the topic. Facts: Indian retail market would value at $2 trillion dollar by 2030 . How would big e-retailers dominate the market? Bulk buyers: Big e-retail companies will buy in bulk. They will dictate price and stifling terms to manufacturers. Technological advantage: Along with investment in Artificial Intelligence and …

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Rise of Unicorns – UPSC GS2

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Rising unicorns in India: According to Credit Suisse report, “due to remarkable confluence of changes in the funding, regulatory and business environment, there has been an acceleration of 100 unicorns in India with a combined market capitalisation of $240 billion.” Today, India has the third-largest number of unicorns globally. Achievements and Prospect of rising unicorns …

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Quantum Key Distribution : Basics and status in India – UPSC GS3

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Context: A joint team of scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, for the first time in the country successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution link between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, a distance of more than 100 kilometres.   What is Quantum Key Distribution Technology? QKD, also called Quantum Cryptography, is a mechanism to develop secure …

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