Turning Brain Drain into Brain Gain: India’s “Star Faculty” Strategy

Posted inCurrent Affairs, Essay, Governance, Society, Technology
GS Paper I (Society & Geography): Effects of Globalization; Migration (Brain Drain vs. Reverse Migration); Indian Diaspora. GS Paper II (Governance): Government Policies for development in various sectors; Indian Diaspora (Role in Soft Power). GS Paper III (Science & Economy): Achievements of Indians in S&T; Indigenization of technology; Mobilization of resources (R&D Funding).…

In-depth Analysis: E-Waste Surge & Microplastic Contamination – A Dual Threat

Posted inCurrent Affairs, Economy, Environment, Essay
GS Paper III (Environment): Directly links to Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Conservation, and Disaster Management (Hazardous waste).GS Paper III (Economy): Critical for the Blue Economy (fisheries, marine resources) and Circular Economy (resource recovery).Prelims: High probability of questions on E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, EPR framework, Microplastics types (primary vs. secondary), and…