Subject Reference: GS Paper III (S&T | IT & Electronics)
- The News (Dec 2025): The Minister informed the Rajya Sabha that over 1,700 startups have been supported. The scheme is reaching its 5-year target with a focus on "strategic pivots" and IP filings.
- Apt Topic: "The Lifecycle Approach to Tech-Entrepreneurship"
- MeitY’s Strategy: TIDE (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) focuses specifically on Deep Tech (AI, IoT, Blockchain) rather than just e-commerce.
- Sustainability Model: Unlike pure subsidies, TIDE 2.0 centers use equity-based exits. This means the government gains a share in successful startups, which then funds the next generation of innovators—a "revolving fund" logic.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
