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Detailed explanation-1: -3. Who has launched India’s first-ever AlDef symposium and exhibition at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi? Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the first-ever ‘Artificial Intelligence in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and exhibition organised.

Detailed explanation-2: -On July 11, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched 75 newly-developed artificial intelligence (AI) products during the first-ever symposium and exhibition on Artificial Intelligence in Defence (AIDef) in New Delhi. The event was a part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Department of Defense Production, Ministry of Defense, will host the first-ever Artificial Intelligence in Defence symposium and exhibition in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains. Q. Where is the ‘Artificial Intelligence in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and exhibition organised? Notes: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first ever ‘Artificial Intelligence in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and exhibition in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-5: -The introduction of autonomy in weapon systems, in ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance), data management, can be a huge asset in stopping terrorism, installing counter-terrorism measures, protecting soldiers. In fact, AI in defence can change combat and conflict at the deepest levels.