6 March 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. NITI Aayog announces Frontier Tech Hub and releases a paper on “Quantum Computing: National Security Implications & Strategic Preparedness”
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2108403 )
| Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology |
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India’s Vision for a Developed Nation by 2047
- India aims to become a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047.
- Achieving this goal requires rapid and sustained growth along with a major transformation in society and the economy.
- The advancements in Frontier Technologies provide an opportunity to drive this transformation.
Role of Emerging Technologies
- Technologies are evolving at an unprecedented pace, offering solutions to accelerate development.
- India needs to embrace emerging technologies before they become mainstream.
- Strategic investments in research, innovation, and global partnerships are necessary to maintain a leadership position in technology.
NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH)
- The NITI Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH) is established as a Frontier Tech Action Tank to drive technological transformation.
- It focuses on:
- Enhancing India’s readiness for innovation and economic growth.
- Promoting a human-centric approach to technology for the benefit of society and the environment.
- The Hub collaborates with industry, academia, and the government to analyze technology trends and provide actionable insights.
Key Insights from the Strategic Paper on Quantum Computing
- Rapid Advancements: Quantum computing is evolving quickly, with major implications for national security and technological progress.
- Security Challenges: Traditional encryption methods may become vulnerable, necessitating quantum-safe cryptography for data protection.
- Economic Potential: Quantum computing can transform sectors like finance, healthcare, and artificial intelligence by enhancing computational capabilities.
- Need for Early Adoption: India must invest in research, talent development, and infrastructure to stay ahead in the quantum race.
- Policy Framework: A national strategy is essential to guide development, innovation, and collaboration in quantum technologies.
| Practice Question: How can Quantum Computing impact India’s national security and economic development? Suggest policy measures to enhance India’s preparedness in this emerging technology. (150 Words /10 marks) |
2. Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats Initiative Launched; One Model Gram Panchayat to be developed in each District
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2108572 )
| Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Initiatives |
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Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats Initiative
- Objective: Establish at least one Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat in each district to promote women’s participation and welfare at the grassroots level.
- Real-Time Monitoring Dashboard: A digital platform to track progress, analyze data, and enhance women’s leadership in rural governance.
- Virtual Training Programs: Specialized leadership and governance training for women sarpanchs to ensure effective implementation of schemes.
- Health Initiatives: Integration of government programs like Janani Suraksha Yojana, Ayushman Aarogya Mandir, and Village Health Committees to improve maternal and child health.
- Women’s Leadership: Selection of 770 Model Gram Panchayats for targeted development, with a focus on policy-making and implementation of central schemes.
- UNFPA Collaboration: Learning from successful models in Kerala, Odisha, and Rajasthan to strengthen local governance.
Mahila Gram Sabha (March 8, 2025): A nationwide event to reinforce gender equality and sustainable rural development at the village level.
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