- INDIA, 57 COUNTRIES CALL FOR INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE AI
SUBJECT: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- 58 nations, including India, France, China, Brazil, Australia, signed a declaration at AI Action Summit for equitable AI development.
- India & France co-chaired discussions on AI’s role in digital inclusivity & innovation.
- US & UK’s Absence
- US & UK did not sign, fearing overregulation could stifle AI industry growth.
- US VPJ.D. Vance opposed AI regulation, citing economic concerns. Commitment to Ethical AI
- Reinforces human rights-based AI models.
- Calls for reducing digital inequality& AI capacity-building in developing nations.
2. PRODUCTS DEVELOPED IN HOUSE BY SERVICE INNOVATORS CATCH EYEBALLS
SUBJECT: DEFENSE
- Developed by Indian Army personnel (EME) in collaboration with IIT Bombay.
- Uses AI-based secondary vision tech for border surveillance & counter infiltration.
- Other Innovations
- 50m foot bridge: Deployable in 1 hour over water bodies.
- 9mm sub-machine gun:550 units already inducted.
- 75 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)filed by Army Design Bureau.
- Challenges & Way Forward
- Challenges: Funding for mass production, further R&D for integration.
- Way Forward: Expanding AI-based defense under Atmanirbhar Bharat
3. IIT MADRAS DEVELOPS INDIGENOUS SHAKTI SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP
SUBJECT: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Shakti Chip Development
- Developed by IIT Madras & ISRO under Digital India RISC-V (DIRV) Initiative.
- Uses RISC-V architecture, enhancing security & performance.
- Strategic Importance
- Reduces India’s dependence on foreign semiconductors.
- Government-backed indigenous chip fabrication initiative.
- Applications & Future Prospects
- Used in IoT, aerospace, and strategic computing.
- Part of ISRO’s self-reliance goals in space technology
4. BHARATIYA INFLUENCERS ASSOCIATION TO ORGANISE ONLINE CONTENT CREATORS
SUBJECT: NATIONAL
- Bharatiya Influencers Association (BIA)
- Formation & Objectives
- Formed in Nov 2023toself-regulate online influencers.
- 350+ influencers, including Tech Guruji & Ankit Bayanpuria.
- Key Focus Areas
- Addressing legal issues, platform regulations (YouTube, Instagram).
- Advocating for positive campaigns(Tobacco-Free India, Road Safety).
- Challenges & Way Forward
- Challenges: Ensuring ethical digital content, platform accountability.
- Way Forward: Establishing formal self-regulation to prevent government overreach.
5. RUSSIA OFFERS TO PARTNER WITH INDIA FOR JOUNT PRODUCTION OF SU – 57 FIGHTER
SUBJECT: BILATERAL
- Russia’s Proposal for Su-57 Production in India
- Rosoboronexport & United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)propose local production at HAL facilities.
- Advanced fifth-generation fighter jet (FGFA) technology transfer included.
- Technological Transfer & Strategic Impact
- Key tech: AESA radars, AI-driven avionics, next-gen air weapons.
- Collaboration to benefit India’s AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) program.
