UpLink Initiative
UpLink initiative cut carbon emissions by 142,400 tonnes in 2023-2024.
- An initiative focused on building entrepreneurial ecosystems impactful focused on net-zero, nature-positive and equitable future.
- Founded in 2020 by – World Economic Forum in collaboration with Deloitte and Salesforce.
Ashwini
Ministry of Defence inked a capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for ‘Ashwini’ for the Indian Air Force.
- An active electronically scanned phased array radar
- Indigenously developed by – Electronics & Radar Development Establishment, DRDO.
- Capable of tracking aerial targets from high-speed fighter aircraft to slow moving targets such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and helicopters
Sansad Bhashini Initiative
Lok Sabha and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) agreed to develop the Sansad Bhashini initiative for AI powered multilingual Parliamentary operations.
- An initiative aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance multilingual support (through Bhashini) and streamline parliamentary operations.
- Bhashini – An AI-powered language translation platform by MeitY.
Squad Alliance
Philippines urged India to Join ‘Squad’ Alliance.
- An informal minilateral alliance involving the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.
- Aims to address aggression and maintaining stability in the Indo Pacific Ocean Region
Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme
The first batch of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme was inaugurated by the Ministry of Ayush.
- Aim –
- To transform the approach of Central Government employees towards public service.
- To strengthen the spirit of service, by upskilling individuals and broadening their perspectives.
- Launched By – Capacity Building Commission
- A key aspect of the programme is self-discovery and motivation, encouraging participants to draw inspiration from leadership stories and narratives.