Technology Policy

Why it matters

• It serves as a roadmap for achieving self-reliance in critical sectors like defense, space, and cybersecurity.
• It provides a regulatory environment that balances the promotion of digital transformation with the protection of citizen data and privacy.
• It incentivizes private sector participation and academic research to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and commercial application.
• It addresses the socio-economic challenges of the digital divide by ensuring equitable access to technological infrastructure.

How it is asked

Focus on the evolution of national science and technology policies, the role of state-funded R&D in economic growth, and the regulatory challenges posed by disruptive technologies like Artificial Intelligence and biotechnology.