MLC Daily Current Affairs – 03 October 2024

Today in History (October 3^rd, 1952)

On 3 October 1952, the United Kingdom turned into the third nation to test atomic weapons after the United States and the Soviet Union. The primary British test, code-named ‘Hurricane’, was directed at the Montebello Islands in Western Australia.

Let’s Revise

A) Where will the National Centre of Excellence for AVGC be established?

1. Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Bengaluru
4. Hyderabad

Answer: 2)

B) What is the provisional name of the National Centre of Excellence for AVGC?

1. Indian Institute for Animation
2. Indian Institute for Immersive Creators (IIIC)
3. National Institute for Gaming
4. Centre for Visual Effects

Answer: 2)
Rationale: Indian Institute for Immersive Creators (IIIC) is the provisional name of National Centre of Excellence for AVGC.

C) What are the key objectives of the NCoE (IIIC)?

1. Only focusing on education
2. Only focusing on innovation
3. Focusing on creating Indian IP, leveraging cultural heritage, and creating a multiplier effect in the industry
4. Only focusing on research

Answer: 3)
Rationale: Focusing on creating Indian IP, leveraging cultural heritage, and creating a multiplier effect in the industry are the objectives of the National Centre of Excellence for AVGC.

D) What model will the National Centre of Excellence for AVGC follow?

1. Hub and Spoke model
2. Linear model
3. Circular model
4. Hierarchical model

Answer: 1)

E) What is the significance of the National Centre of Excellence for AVGC?

1. Only boosting the economy
2. Only creating new job opportunities
3. Boosting the economy and creating new job opportunities
4. Only promoting innovation

Answer: 3)

F) Who are the industry partners with the Government of India for the National Centre of Excellence for AVGC?

1. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Confederation of Indian Industry
2. Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institutes of Management
3. National Association of Software and Services Companies
4. Indian Chamber of Commerce

Answer: 1)
Rationale: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Confederation of Indian Industry are the industrial partners.

Summary of Today’s News

BharatGen

Context:
“BharatGen” world’s first government-funded multimodal LLM initiative launched by the Ministry of Science & Technology.
What is BharatGen?
BharatGen is a groundbreaking project launched by India’s Ministry of Science and Technology, making it the world’s first government-funded multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) initiative. This project aims to revolutionize public services and citizen engagement by developing foundational models in language, speech, and computer vision.

Key Features of BharatGen:
Multilingual and Multimodal: BharatGen will support multiple Indian languages and various forms of data, including text, speech, and images.
India-Centric Datasets: The project will utilize datasets specific to India, ensuring that AI models understand the nuances of Indian languages and cultures.
Open-Source Platform: BharatGen will foster AI research and innovation, making it accessible to all.
Completion Date: The project is expected to be completed by 2026.

Significance of BharatGen:
Representation Across Languages: BharatGen will ensure that all Indian languages are represented, addressing the diversity of India’s linguistic landscape.
Data Sovereignty: By using Indian datasets, the project gives India greater control over its digital resources and narrative.
Democratization of AI: BharatGen will make AI accessible across government, education, and private sectors, benefiting all segments of society.

What are Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI)?
LLMs: These are large deep learning models pre-trained on vast amounts of data, recognizing, interpreting, and generating human languages or complex data.
GenAI: This AI technology automatically generates content in response to natural language prompts, producing new content in various formats, including text, images, videos, and music.
In simple terms, BharatGen is a pioneering initiative that will make AI more accessible and inclusive for India’s diverse population, while also promoting data sovereignty and innovation.

BharatGen world’s first government-funded multimodal LLM initiative launched by the Ministry of Science & Technology