31 July 2023 : PIB
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31-July-2023
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1. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches the mobile application of ULLAS.
Topic: GS2 – Government initiatives.
Context:
- ULLAS is an initiative launched by the Union Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, during the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2023 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
- ULLAS stands for Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society.
About ULLAS Initiative:
- The mobile application of ULLAS serves as a digital gateway for learners to access diverse learning resources through the DIKSHA portal of NCERT.
- ULLAS aims to promote functional literacy, vocational skills, financial literacy, legal literacy, digital literacy, and empowerment of citizens to participate in nation-building.
- The initiative targets citizens aged 15 and above who missed the opportunity to attend school.
- It is implemented through volunteerism.
- Volunteers can participate in the scheme as their duty towards nation-building and will receive incentives such as credits in school/university and appreciation through certificates and other means.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1944168
2. India is making rapid strides toward achieving its semiconductor ambitions under PM’s visionary leadership
Topic: GS3 – semiconductor industry.
Context:
- SemiconIndia Conference 2023 showcases India’s commitment to the semiconductor industry under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership.
- The second day of the conference saw significant participation from industry, academia, and government.
More information about the news:
- The government has undertaken policy reforms and tax incentives to expedite the growth of the semiconductor sector.
- India’s internet penetration, fibre infrastructure, availability of talent, large market, attractive corporate tax system, and political stability as factors that make India an appealing investment destination.
- The rapid development driven by India’s future aspirations, including the reduction in extreme poverty and widespread availability of affordable data connectivity across the country.
- India’s electronic manufacturing sector has grown from $30 billion to over $100 billion, and the country has seen rising electronic manufacturing exports and the establishment of more than 200 mobile manufacturing units.
- S. chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced plans to invest around $400 million in India over the next five years and build its largest design center in Bengaluru.
- Taiwan-based Foxconn chairman Young Liu expressed optimism about India and the government’s determination, stating that Foxconn is focusing on India for its plant.
Significance: News underlines developments in India’s chip industry and examples to add in mains answer.
3. World’s highest rail bridge and Asia’s longest state-of-the-art road tunnel located in Udhampur constituency are amongst some of the national level landmark projects.
Topic: GS3 – infrastructure development.
More information about the news:
- World’s highest rail bridge and Asia’s longest state-of-the-art road tunnel are located in Udhampur constituency.
- The Udhampur-Doda-Kathua Parliamentary Constituency is possibly among the most developed constituencies in India, according to a people’s survey report submitted to the Union Minister.
Significance: important from prelims perspective.
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