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Talk on AI Growth and Readiness Initiative (AGRI)

The VIF under the Science & Technology series organised a talk on “AI Growth and Readiness Initiative (AGRI)” by Mr Kundana Kumar Lal, President, Vitti Foundation, on 22 July 2024. The talk focussed on three key aspects of Artificial...

August 21 , 2024

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest, 16-31 January 2023, Issue 6

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Indian Navy Commissioned the Fifth Kalvari Class Submarine Vagir Indian Army Displayed ‘Made In India’ Weapons India to Launch the Long-Delayed Super Sukhoi Programme II. STI in Space Sector NID and ISRO...

February 10 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest, 01-15 January 2023, Issue 5

In this Issue I. Defence and Security DAC Approves AoN for Three Capital Acquisition Proposals Keel Laying of the Two Warships of Anti-submarine Warfare Shallow Craft Successful Training Launch of Prithvi-II Carried Out off ICG Concludes Maiden...

January 19 , 2023

China: Daily Scan, June 10, 2022

China to improve public interest litigations on water resources: Xinhuanet June 9, 2022 A new regulation on establishing and improving the cooperation mechanism between water resources law enforcement and procuratorial public interest litigations...

June 10 , 2022

VIF Cyber Review: April 2022

NATIONAL Cabinet approves upgradation of mobile sites in LWE-affected areas On 27 April 2022, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ‘Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)’ project for upgrading 2G mobile...

May 12 , 2022

Protection of National Critical Information Infrastructure

India is in the next phase of digital transformation. The digital presence of economic and national security infrastructure is growing in the country at a rapid pace. All critical infrastructures are dependent and have integrated cyber technologies...

March 21 , 2022

China Daily Digest February 18, 2022

Chinese vice premier stresses food safety: Xinhuanet February 17, 2022 Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng Thursday called for the application of new technologies including big data to ensure food safety. Han, also a member of the Standing Committee of...

February 18 , 2022

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: November 2021

Vivekananda International Foundation organized two think tank interactions and two expert group meetings through webinars on events and topics in the month of November 2021. The think tank interactions were with premier counterparts in USA and in...

December 23 , 2021

Technology and Air Warfare

Most pathbreaking technologies in use in the civilian world were first developed for military applications. Brightest of minds and R&D efforts have focussed on developing technologies for gaining a military edge over the adversary. Join Air...

May 8 , 2021