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Key UPSC mains coverage areas in Science & Technology.

India to Purchase 114 Additional Rafale Jets Boosting IAF Strength

With the air force's squadron strength declining, the procurement aligns with India's defense modernization and self-reliance initiatives.

Feb 13, 2026 • 5 min

Rafale: The Unsung Hero of Operation Sindoor

IAF's ambitions for more multi-role fighter aircraft and the upcoming Vayu Shakti exercise at Pokhran range

Feb 12, 2026 • 4 min

Science Budget: Ambitious Goals with Persistent Gaps

Though the budget showcases significant investments in science sectors, core funding issues and delays threaten basic research and state universities.

Feb 12, 2026 • 5 min

The Shift of SpaceX and Blue Origin Towards Moon Missions

Amidst delays in NASA’s Artemis, SpaceX and Blue Origin redefine their lunar priorities with ambitious plans for the future.

Feb 11, 2026 • 6 min

New Mandates from IT Ministry on AI-Generated Content

AI-generated media must now be prominently labeled, with takedown timelines significantly reduced for illegal materials in the digital space.

Feb 11, 2026 • 6 min

The Global Impact of the AI Surge on Power and Governance

As AI transforms global dynamics, leaders must confront its profound implications for warfare and international relations.

Feb 11, 2026 • 6 min

Integrating HAL’s Expertise with Private Aerospace Ventures

The development of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft tests private industry's capacity to rival HAL’s institutional knowledge.

Feb 11, 2026 • 6 min

Impact of Budget on India's Space Research and Telescopes

The recent budget allocation for space research marks significant advancements but raises concerns over execution challenges in astronomy projects.

Feb 9, 2026 • 5 min

Scrutinizing WhatsApp's Data Sharing Policies in India

A deep exploration of the Supreme Court's concerns over WhatsApp's user data practices and its implications for digital communication.

Feb 9, 2026 • 4 min

Optimizing India's Defence Budget for Strategic Growth

Examining the implications of India's increased defence budget and the need for systemic changes in expenditure processes.

Feb 6, 2026 • 6 min

Rethinking Battery Strategy in India: The Sodium-Ion Alternative

India's reliance on lithium-ion batteries reveals constraints related to critical minerals and import dependence; sodium-ion tech emerges as a viable alternative.

Feb 6, 2026 • 4 min

Meta and WhatsApp Face Judicial Challenges in India

Supreme Court questions data-sharing practices of Meta; Could reshape user privacy and market dominance in India.

Feb 5, 2026 • 5 min

AI's Next Investment Cycle: The Focus on Real Applications

Exploring how AI applications drive profitability amid high infrastructure costs and competition in the AI industry.

Feb 4, 2026 • 5 min

Supreme Court Defends Consumer Privacy Against WhatsApp and Meta

Court expresses concerns over the 'take it or leave it' policies affecting consumer privacy rights amidst data sharing debates.

Feb 4, 2026 • 6 min

General Relativity: Surviving the Toughest Test Yet

Recent findings challenge and validate Einstein’s theory with groundbreaking insights from gravitational waves.

Feb 3, 2026 • 4 min