Technology and Development

Why it matters

• Acts as a force multiplier for resource efficiency in public administration and infrastructure projects.
• Facilitates financial and social inclusion by reducing the distance between the state and the last-mile beneficiary.
• Promotes sustainable industrialization and economic competitiveness in the global value chain.
• Strengthens evidence-based policymaking through data-driven governance and real-time monitoring.

How it is asked

Focus on the intersection of technology with GS Paper III (Science and Technology) and GS Paper II (Governance), specifically regarding digital public infrastructure, the digital divide, and the role of emerging technologies in achieving developmental goals.