India’s IT dream is at a crossroads

Syllabus: Service Sector  Source:  TH Context: India’s IT sector, once the driver of global outsourcing success, is facing its sharpest disruption yet with mass layoffs, automation-led restructuring, and skill redundancy. About India’s IT dream is at a crossroads: Current IT Landscape in India: India’s IT industry contributes 7% to GDP, employing over 6 million people …

AI in Robotics — Transforming India’s Healthcare, Agriculture, and Industry

Syllabus: Science and Technology Source:  TH Context: AI-powered robotics is revolutionizing key sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing in India, driving precision, productivity, and sustainable growth under initiatives aligned with ‘AI for All’ and Digital India. About AI in Robotics — Transforming India’s Healthcare, Agriculture, and Industry: What AI in Robotics Means? Combines artificial intelligence …

Digital Drive by IRCTC

Context: IRCTC deactivated 2.5 crore suspicious user IDs to curb automated bot bookings and improve genuine user access. About Digital Drive by IRCTC: Features: Deactivation of Suspicious IDs: 2.5 crore fake/suspicious accounts blocked. Anti-Bot Systems & CDN Integration: Prevents automated bookings by touts. Mobile & Email Revalidation: 20 lakh IDs sent for verification. Aadhaar-Based Authentication: Non-Aadhaar users face …

Network Readiness Index, 2024

Source:  DD News Context: India has climbed 11 ranks to secure the 49th position in the Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024), showcasing significant advancements in digital transformation and telecommunications. About Network Readiness Index 2024: Published by: Portulans Institute, a non-profit research institute based in Washington, DC. Scope: Evaluates 133 economies on four pillars: Technology, …