Question : Which of the following statement is correct regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Innovation Challenge Fund in Karnataka ?
(a) In order to help scientists in academia and industry tackle the two most acute global challenges — COVID 19 and the threat to our environment — the UK government has launched this fund.
(b) This is a 1 million pound fund.
(c) Applicants are required to submit bids as academic-industry consortia, ideally with an national member.
(d) None of the above
Answer (a)
Related facts
- In order to help scientists in academia and industry tackle the two most acute global challenges — COVID 19 and the threat to our environment — the UK government has recently(August 2020) launched a £1.5 million Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Innovation Challenge Fund in Karnataka.
- The fund invites tech innovators with connections to the AI-Data cluster in the state to submit research and development proposals for tackling COVID-19 or which promote a greener planet.
- Grants up to £250,000 are expected to be awarded.
- Applicants are required to submit bids as academic-industry consortia, ideally with an international member.
- The deadline for submitting a two-page concept note is August 31.
Recent India-UK relations
- In April 2018, the Prime Ministers of India and the UK had announced the formal creation of the UK-India Tech Partnership.
- The partnership aims to bring together the best minds working in tech to unlock its future potential and deliver high-skilled jobs and economic growth in both countries.
By — Pankaj Pandey.