CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Fourth edition of NITI Lecture Series was delivered by Mr Jensen Huang, President and Co-Founder, NVIDIA Corporation on October 22, 2018, on the theme“AI for ALL: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive Growth”.

Detailed explanation-2: -AI refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning, problem solving and decision making. 3) Benefits. • NITI Ayog estimates that adopting AI means a 15% boost for the gross value added (GVA) for the. economy by 2035.

Detailed explanation-3: -Given this background, NITI Aayog has decided to focus on five sectors that are envisioned to benefit the most from AI in solving societal needs: a) healthcare, b) agriculture, c) education, d) smart cities and infrastructure and e) smart mobility and transportation.

Detailed explanation-4: -NITI Aayog has started a new initiative on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi called NITI Lectures: Transforming India.

Detailed explanation-5: -NITI Aayog has the twin mandate to oversee the adoption and monitoring of the SDGs in the country and promote competitive and cooperative federalism among States and UTs. The task at hand for NITI Aayog is not just to periodically collect data on SDGs but to proactively realise the goals and targets.