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Deep Seek and India’s AI Mission
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

What is DeepSeek?
DeepSeek is a China-invented AI model which represents a paradigm shift in the development of Artificial Intelligence Models. As the Chinese paper which developed DeepSeek said, “Our goal is to explore the potential o....

April 17, 2025 Technological and Scientific Studies , Commentary , US , China , AI , Nvidia , DeepSeek , LLMs , India's AI Mission
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-28 February 2025), Issue 56

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I. Defence and Security

  1. DRDO & IN Successfully Conduct Flight-Trials of Naval Anti-Ship Missile
  2. Contracts Signed for Procurement of Rough Terrain Fork Lift Truc....

    March 26, 2025 AI , Biotechnology , Emerging technologies , Science & Technology , Nuclear Power , Nuclear energy , Lithium , cruise missiles , Space Economy , SpaceX , NQM , Quantum Sensing , AI Stack , Anti-Ship Missile , Atamnirbharta , LLMs , Nanya Technology , ShakthiSAT , Space Suit Technology , Vigyan Vaibhav
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-31 January 2025), Issue 54

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I. Defence and Security

  1. MoD Signs Contract with BDL for Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles
  2. DRDO Conducts Scramjet Engine Ground Test
  3. February 07, 2025 STEM , AI , Aatmanirbhar Bharat , UIDAI , Science & Technology , Nuclear energy , Microsoft , Quantum , 6G , SoftBank , ChatGPT , Generative AI , OpenAI , Space Economy , NavIC , MIT , SPADEX , 3D Genomic Structures , AI Agents , AI Model , AI RAM , DeepSeek , NVS-02 , US Entity List
China’s 2024 Review and Outlook for 2025
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

In 2024, China commemorated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, held from July 15 to 18, 2024, emphasized structural transformation, technological innova....

January 29, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , India , Russia , ASEAN , Xi , BRICS , Corruption , military , AI , GDI , CPC Third Plenum
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-30 November 2024), Issue 50

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I. Defence and Security

  1. Centre of Excellence for Cutting Edge and Futuristic Defence Technologies
  2. Induction of the sixth Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 12 (....

    January 13, 2025 Industry 4.0 , AI , Supply chains , Self-reliance , Science & Technology , Quantum Technology , Intel , StartUps , DPI , Nuclear Fuel , Atal Innovation Mission , Electric Propulsion Systems , G20 Troika , Geospatial Ecosystem , INS Arighaat , Legacy Chip , Memory Chip , National Quantum Mission , PACE Programme , Semiconductor Industry , SpaceX Starship
Headwinds that Continue to Threaten World Economy
Anil Kumar Kanungo Commentary

As we enter the second quarter of 21st century after witnessing a series of unprecedented crises starting with dot com bubble, global financial crisis, high inflation, crypto currency challenges, Covid-19, Ukraine war, Gaza conflict and re-elect of T....

January 13, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , BRICS , AI , energy transition , World GDP , tech disruption
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (1-15 November 2024), Issue 49

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I. Defence and Security

  1. DRDO Completes Flight Tests of Guided Pinaka Weapon System
  2. Maiden Flight-Test of Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile Conducted
    November 26, 2024 technology transfer , Cryptocurrencies , AI , Biotechnology , TSMC , Science & Technology , aircraft carrier , SMIC , semiconductor , Quantum Technology , Digital Divide , ASML , Space Warfare , Nuclear Reactors , cruise missile , Fusion Energy , Gallium Nitride , Nutraceutical Industry , Silicon Carbide , Space Research , TATA , Titanium Value Chain
Talk on Role of Biotechnology for Society, Health & Food Safety

The VIF under its S&T series organized a talk on “Role of Biotechnology for Society, Health, and Food Safety: A Modern Perspective” by Prof Naveen Kumar Navani, Professor, Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering, and Dean of Academic Affairs, ....

November 18, 2024 Technological and Scientific Studies , Interaction , AI , Biotechnology , Food Security , health , ML , Biology , Biological Warfare , Anti-Biotech , Probiotic , S&T Series , TaMYaA
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-31 October 2024), Issue 48

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I. Defence and Security
  1. Inauguration of TATA Aircraft Complex for Manufacturing of C-295 Aircraft
  2. ADITI 3.0 Challenge & DISC 13 to Advance Indigenous Defence Tech....

    November 13, 2024 space technology , AI , Biotechnology , TSMC , Science & Technology , EV , Nuclear Fusion , semiconductor , iDEX , ASML , OpenAI , Arms Control , AI Chip , Disarmament , Defence Industrial Cooperation , IndiaAI Mission , Venture Capital , Fast Patrol Vessels , Fusion Energy , Green Technology , TATA Aircraft Complex
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (04-10 November 2024)

Economic

China Unveils $1.4 Trillion Debt Swap, Saves Stimulus for Trump
China gave indebted local governments a 10 trillion-yuan ($1.4 trillion) lifeline but stopped short of unleashing new stimulus, preserving room to respon....

November 13, 2024 Qatar , AI , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Germany , Rare Earth , Malaria , ESG , China Stimulus , Trump Win , Subianto , Law on Philippine Sea Rights
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