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Once upon a time, in the bustling capital city of India, the Prime Minister was scheduled for an important interview. The nation had been eagerly waiting to hear about the achievements and initiatives undertaken during his term as the leader of the country. As the interview commenced, the interviewer asked the Prime Minister to share some notable accomplishments. 


With a confident smile, the Prime Minister began by mentioning how he had successfully transformed Kerala into the first fully e-governed state in the country. Through the implementation of advanced technology, the state had witnessed significant progress in various sectors, including education, healthcare, and governance. 


The interviewer was intrigued and delved further, asking about the Prime Minister's efforts in utilizing artificial intelligence for the growth of the youth. The Prime Minister replied with pride, speaking of the initiatives taken in Odisha to integrate AI into education and skill development programs. These initiatives aimed to equip the youth with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the modern world. 


Impressed by these technological advancements, the interviewer shifted the discussion towards potential risks, specifically mentioning concerns regarding the wrong usage of artificial intelligence in medical practices and data privacy. The Prime Minister responded by highlighting his proactive approach, explaining how he had urged the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to release comprehensive guidelines to address these concerns. He emphasized the importance of balancing innovation with ethical considerations to safeguard the well-being and privacy of citizens. 


Intrigued by the Prime Minister's strategic approach, the interviewer asked how he intended to tackle issues that technology alone couldn't solve. Without hesitation, the Prime Minister shared an inspiring incident from his tenure—a successful case in Manipur where he had resolved long-standing conflicts among various ethnic groups. Through commission with CM, governor and members representing all the ethnic groups PM had fostered an environment of peace and unity, showcasing the power of human connection and understanding. 


As the interview progressed, the interviewer highlighted some remarkable achievements during the Prime Minister's term. He mentioned the significant increase in digital transactions, reaching a staggering 89.5 million, a testament to the government's efforts in promoting a cashless economy. Moreover, the country's GDP (Gross domestic product) had accelerated to an impressive 6.1% within the quarter, thanks to various policy reforms and infrastructure development. 


With the interview nearing its end, the interviewer posed one final question: What inspired the Prime Minister to utilize technology for the country's development? The Prime Minister paused for a moment, reflecting on his journey. He began by recounting a personal story from his past. 


He narrated a tale of a worried father who was anxious about his son's upcoming 10th-grade board exams. However, the father received a piece of news that filled both of them with joy—the Assam government had announced the discontinuation of board exams. The father, relieved and excited, promised his child a day of quality time together, including a movie in the evening. 


As they sat together watching television, they stumbled upon the Speedo Meet swimming competition. The child, with his innocence, made a playful comment about the name, suggesting that all swimmers' speeds should be the same to have a fair competition. The Prime Minister's eyes sparkled as he continued the story, revealing that India had won three gold and three bronze medals in the competition, making the child's face light up with happiness. 


Later that evening, as they stepped out to watch the movie, Drishyam, as it was child's favourite and was getting remade in Korean, an information that was not needed yet was mentioned several times by the kid due to his excitement. However, their joy soon turned to concern when they witnessed a passerby experiencing a sudden heart failure. Panic filled the air until a man named Lancet arrived swiftly, equipped with an app on his smartphone. With calm confidence, he used the app to identify subtype of heart failure and help in it's prognosis in order to treat the passerby, ultimately saving his life. 


The incident left a lasting impact on both the father and the child. It ignited a spark within them, inspiring them to leverage technology for positive change.  



Once you are done reading this story and have gotten a gist of events happening around you unconsciously why don't you have a look at the headlines below and solidify your memory - 



 

 

  HEADLINES FOR CURIOUS MINDS- 

 

  • Kerala becomes India’s First Fully E-Governed State, Achieving Total E-Governance. The government has digitalized the delivery of vital services across various domains, ensuring transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility for all citizens. 

 

 

https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/kerala-becomes-indias-first-fully-e-governed-state-achieving-total-e-governance/ 

 

  • Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik started 2 Initiatives named ‘Odisha for Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘Artificial Intelligence for Youth’ poised to make a significant impact on digital literacy, technological advancements, and economic growth. 

 

 

https://www.gktoday.in/odisha-for-ai-and-ai-for-youth-initiatives/  

 

  • The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released the country’s first Ethical Guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and biomedical research to create an ethics framework for the development, deployment, and adoption of AI based solutions that will ensure data privacy and also benefit people.

 

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/icmr-releases-the-countrys-first-ethical-guidelines-for-application-of-ai-in-biomedical-research-and-healthcare/article66657158.ece 

 

  • The central government has constituted a peace-making committee in Manipur to facilitate peace making process among various ethnic groups. With state governor as it's head, committee will have CM, a few state ministers, MPs, MLAs, and leaders from various political parties as its members. Other members include former civil servants, educationists, artists, social workers, and representatives of different ethnic groups. 

 

 

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/centre-sets-up-committee-in-manipur-under-governor-to-facilitate-peace-making-process/article66953641.ece?_gl=1*ypkquq*_ga*YW1wLUZNVVVqVXJrY1hjd0VvQzkwRW5pSE1SWk9DTzBObmc1Q29EWDlhR0tfanhjdHlkR1EtWFNyOXNQYjdaUGZmR1Q. 

 

  • India with 89.5 million digital transactions has topped the global rankings in digital payments for the year 2022 according to data sourced from MyGovIndia. 

 

 

https://m.economictimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/india-tops-digital-payments-rankings-globally-shows-mygovindia-data/articleshow/100892312.cms 

 

  • India’s GDP growth accelerated to 6.1% in the January to March 2023 quarter, lifting the economy’s uptick in 2022-23 to 7.2% from 7% estimated earlier, as per the provisional national income data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on May 31. 

 

 

https://www.thehindu.com/news/top-news-of-the-day-may-31-2023-india-gdp-grows-72-per-cent-in-fy23-61-per-cent-in-march-quarter-amit-shah-meets-community-leaders-in-moreh-reviews-security-situation-and-more/article66916279.ece 

 

  • Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the class 10 board exam will be cancelled from academic year in 2024. The exams will be conducted at school level instead.  

 

 

https://www.timesnownews.com/education/class-10-board-exams-to-be-discontinued-from-2024-in-assam-seba-ahsec-merger-announced-article-100782862 

 

  • India wins three gold medals at Speedo Long Course Meet. India also won three bronze medals at the two-day Speedo Long Course meet held at Hamdan, Dubai on May 20-21. Astha Choudhary picked gold in both 100m and 200m Butterfly events meanwhile Shivangi Sarma won gold in the 50m Freestyle and bronze in the 100m Freestyle event and Mahi Swetraj clinched bronze in the 50m and 100m Freestyle events. 

 

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/indian-sports-news-23-may-2023-updates-results-highlights-scores/article66884662.ece 

 

  • Blockbuster hit Drishyam is all set to be first Indian film to be officially remade in Korean language with Song Kang Ho, renowned for his stellar performance in the film Parasite, expected to play the lead role. 


 

https://www.gqindia.com/content/drishyam-is-all-set-to-be-remade-in-korean-language-and-heres-who-will-play-ajay-devgns-role-in-the-movie 

 

  • In a recent study published in The Lancet Digital Health journal, researchers have made a significant breakthrough by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to identify five distinct subtypes of heart failure which can assist healthcare professionals in prognosis and developement of tailored treatment plans for patients based on their specific heart failure subtype. 

 

 

https://www.gktoday.in/heart-failure-subtypes/


 I hope this story has served as an inspiration for you to harness technology effectively and remain connected to our blog page ;-) 

 

 

 

 

 

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