5 July 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Two days’ Global INDIAai Summit 2024 concludes
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030838 )
| Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS2 – Governance |
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Analysis of the news:
- The Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 concluded in New Delhi with over 12,000 global AI experts and practitioners from 50 countries attending.
- Key outcomes include India’s commitment to democratise AI and lead global innovation, bridging the North-South gap in AI forums.
- The OECD and Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) announced a new integrated partnership on AI during the summit.
- Sixteen deep-tech startups showcased AI applications at the Global AI Expo.
- Side sessions covered diverse topics such as AI education, global South empowerment, startup ecosystem empowerment, data ecosystem, AI competency framework for the public sector, and sustainable agriculture.
- Discussions emphasised India’s unique AI needs, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and policy frameworks to foster an inclusive AI ecosystem.
- IndiaAi Mission, approved with a budget of USD 1.25 billion, aims to advance AI development across seven key pillars including compute capacity, datasets, and safe AI.
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- The summit highlighted India’s role as GPAI lead chair in 2024, facilitating global cooperation on AI governance and innovation.
| PYQ: Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of Al in healthcare? (150 words/10m) (UPSC CSE (M) GS-3 2023) |
| Practice Question: Discuss the objectives and strategic pillars of the IndiaAi Mission. How does this initiative aim to enhance India’s global competitiveness in artificial intelligence (AI) while addressing domestic challenges? (250 Words /15 marks) |
2. Centre issues Scheme Guidelines for funding of testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support under the National Green Hydrogen Mission
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030686 )
| Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government initiatives. |
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| The Indian government has issued guidelines under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to fund and enhance testing facilities, infrastructure, and standards for Green Hydrogen production, aiming for self-reliance and global leadership in clean energy. |
Analysis of the news:
- The Government of India has introduced guidelines under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to enhance the quality and testing ecosystem in the sector.
- Issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, the guidelines aim to fund testing facilities, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks.
- The scheme, with a budget of Rs. 200 crores until FY 2025-26, will address gaps in existing testing facilities for Green Hydrogen technologies.
- It supports creation and upgrading of testing facilities to ensure safe and efficient operations across the value chain.
- The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will oversee implementation, focusing on quality, sustainability, and safety in Green Hydrogen production.
- Launched on January 4, 2023, the National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to make India self-reliant in clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, and lessen dependency on fossil fuels, fostering global leadership in Green Hydrogen technology and markets.
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Objective: The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to position India as a global hub for production, utilisation, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. Approval: Approved by the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, with an initial outlay of Rs. 19,744 crore. Components:
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| Practice Question: Discuss the objectives and expected outcomes of the National Green Hydrogen Mission approved by the Union Cabinet. How does it aim to transform India’s energy landscape by 2030? (150 Words /10 marks) |
