RAISE 2020

RAISE 2020

Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) RAISE 2020 is a Mega Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
(2) RAISE 2020 Summit was organized by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and NITI Aayog.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1&2
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • On 5th October 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated RAISE 2020, a Mega Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • The Responsible AI for Social Empowerment (RAISE 2020) is a global meeting of minds to exchange ideas and chart a course for using Artificial Intelligence for social transformation, inclusion and empowerment in areas like Healthcare, Agriculture, Education and Smart Mobility, among other sectors.
  • The summit is being organized by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and NITI Aayog from October 5-9, 2020.
  • The event will witness robust participation from global industry leaders, key opinion makers, Government representatives, and academia.
  • More than 38,700 stakeholders from academia, the research industry and government representatives from 125 countries are participating in RAISE 2020.
  • The RAISE 2020 Summit will feature some of the most exciting start-ups working in Artificial Intelligence and related fields.
  • Industry analysts predict that AI could add up to USD 957 billion to India’s economy by 2035.

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

Links:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1661356