In view of the upcoming introduction of CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) by RBI, discuss its concept, advantages and associated challenges.

The Reserve Bank of India has presented a concept paper on various issues related to introduction of CBDC in the country. The RBI is likely to introduce it as a pilot project first to assess its viability before introducing it ..

Topics: GS-III: Indian Economy Issues Relating to Planning • GS-III: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology

Throw some light on the characteristics and significance of Project MANAV launched by the Department of biotechnology.

The Project Manav aims to create a certified database of the molecular network of all the tissues in the human body. Significance of project Manav: Promoting scientific collaboration among different universities and researchers. Promoting research and development in the human ..

Topics: GS-III: Technology Missions • GS-III: Recent Developments in It Space Computers Robotics Nano Technology Bio Technology • GS-III: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology

The efforts of government for indigenization of defence technologies in India has delivered suboptimal results. Examine reasons behind it and suggest measures to accelerate the pace of indigenization in the defence sector.

The defence sector is essential for upholding national security. Indigenisation of the defence sector helps reduce reliance on foreign powers, and lobster military capabilities whenever needed. For long, defence indigenisation suffered due to: Lack of level playing field for defence ..

Topics: GS-III: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology

The use of drones for attack and illegal purposes has increased rapidly in past few years by both state and non-state actors. In the light of such security threats, discuss the challenges and capabilities of India to deal with them.

The drones have come to redefine the nature of warfare in recent times. Their use is increasing rapidly by both state and non-state actors. Use by State actor: Reduce human causalities. Accurate targeting. Ability to escape radars. Use by non-state ..

Topics: GS-III: Recent Developments in It Space Computers Robotics Nano Technology Bio Technology • GS-III: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology • GS-III: Role of External State and Non State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security • GS-III: Security Challenges and Their Management in Border Areas

Highlighting the differences between Surface Web, Deep Web and Dark Web, discuss the concerns associated with Dark Web. Also, discuss the steps taken by India in this regard.

Internet has revolutionized modern day economics and has become all pervasive. But the internet that we see and use today is much more complex and vast than that. Surface web refers to the easily available part of internet, which can ..

Topics: GS-III: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology • GS-III: Cyber Security in India

Throw some light on the Nano-based Agri-input and food products. Highlight the opportunities and concerns associated with them.

The nanotechnology has redefined the contours of innovation and research. Nano-based agri-input and food products use nanotechnology (i.e. particles to the size of 10 nm) as inputs in agriculture. Benefits: Minimize wastage and effective application of inputs due to ability ..

Topics: GS-III: E-Technology in the Aid of Farmers • GS-III: Technology Missions • GS-III: Recent Developments in It Space Computers Robotics Nano Technology Bio Technology • GS-III: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology