CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The system will start off using AWS Cloud, and will also be connected in the future with the in-house cloud developed at IIT Kharagpur.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna recently launched a BTech programme in AI and Data Science that will equip students to handle large volumes of data and develop AI-focused algorithms. The BTech AI and data science programme is also offered by IIT Guwahati and IIT Hyderabad.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Centre for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CAI) in IIT Kharagpur has been set up in April 2018 in recognition of the increasing importance of the role of Artificial Intelligence. It leverages more than three decades of research and contribution of IIT Kharagpur in fundamental and applied AI.

Detailed explanation-4: -Image and Voice Recognition: Amazon uses machine learning to improve the performance of its Alexa voice assistant and image recognition in its Rekognition service.

Detailed explanation-5: -The portal was launched on May 30, 2020, by Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Law and Justice and Communications, on the first anniversary of the second tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.