Sovereign AI
India is aiming to develop its own sovereign AI.
- Embodies a nation’s ability to independently develop, deploy, and govern AI technologies.
- Based on digital sovereignty framework.
- Digital sovereignty – Ability to have control over own digital technologies.
Naegleria Fowleri
A girl from Malappuram in Kerala has recently died of infection from Naegleria Fowleri.
- An amoeba (a type of unicellular organism) that thrives in soil, warm freshwater lakes, rivers, and hot springs
- Often called – “brain-eating amoeba” because it can infect the brain and destroy brain tissue.
- Brain infections caused by Naegleria Fowleri are rare but nearly always fatal
Travel and Tourism Development Index
Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI), 2024 was released
- Released by – World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Measures the set of factors and policies that enable the sustainable and resilient development of Travel and Tourism.
- India’s rank improved to 39 in 2024 from 54 in 2021.
Project Udbhav
An event was held in New Delhi under Project Udbhav.
- Launched in – 2023
- Collaboration between the Indian Army and the United Service Institution of India (USI).
- Objective – To facilitate in-depth understanding of Indian knowledge systems and philosophies and comprehend their enduring connect, relevance and applicability in modern day.
- For instance, Chanakya’s Arthashastra underscores the importance of strategic partnerships, alliances and diplomacy, aligning with modern military practices.
Copernicus EMS
European Union (EU) activated its Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) to locate the helicopter carrying Iranian President.
- Implemented by – European Commission since 2012 as part of the Copernicus Programme.
- Copernicus – EU’s Earth observation programme.
- 2 components –
- On-demand Mapping – Rapid Mapping (provides geospatial information within hours or days of service request), and Risk and Recovery Mapping.
- Early Warning and Monitoring – Floods, Forest Fires and Droughts.