| Reports | Description |
| New World Soil Health Index | UNESCO announced the New World Soil Health Index at an international conference in Morocco to standardize soil quality measurements and identify degradation or improvement trends. Additionally, a pilot program for sustainable soil management will be launched in ten Biosphere Reserves to implement best practices globally. |
| Soil degradation is the decline in soil health, resulting in reduced capacity to provide essential ecosystem services.
In India, 32% of land is degraded, and 25% faces desertification, caused by deforestation, unsustainable agriculture, industrial pollution, and natural erosion. |
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| Responsible AI for All (RAI) on Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) | By NITI Aayog |
| This White paper examines Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) under NITI Aayog’s RAI principles to establish a framework for its responsible and safe use in India. | |
| FRT identifies or verifies individuals using AI algorithms based on images or videos. It performs three main functions: facial detection, facial extraction, and facial recognition. | |
| Applications include security (surveillance, law enforcement) and non-security uses (contactless services, authentication). | |
| Recommendations for responsible FRT use emphasize the need for robust data protection to ensure privacy and security. It is crucial to implement measures that ensure transparency and address AI biases to uphold accountability. |
