What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global society? Has it been affecting Indian society also?

Theme

T60 Technology & social change: mobiles, WFH, fast food, crypto, digital education

What UPSC asks in this theme

Questions ask about technology's social effects: mobiles replacing child-parent bonding, work from home on families, fast food, cryptocurrency, digital education, and digital tech for empowerment.

What to cover

• Socialisation of children and screens
• WFH and family relationships
• Fast food and health
• Crypto: what it is and social effects
• Digital education and digital divide
• Digital technology and empowerment

Writing the answer

• Give both sides with Indian examples

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