IIT Mandi Scientists Develop Algorithm to Improve Landslide Prediction Accuracy
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi developed a new algorithm using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) that could improve the accuracy of prediction for natural hazards. The algorithm developed by Dr. Dericks Praise Shukla, Associate Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IIT Mandi, and Dr. Sharad Kumar Gupta, former research scholar, IIT Mandi, currently working at Tel Aviv University (Israel), can tackle the challenge of data imbalance for landslide susceptibility mapping which represents the likelihood of landslide occurrences in a given area.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly vital for the prediction of natural disasters such as landslides. They can potentially predict extreme events, create hazard maps, detect events in real-time, provide situational awareness, and support decision-making.
Machine Learning (ML) is a subfield of Artificial Intelligence that enables computers to learn and improve from experience, without being explicitly programmed. It is based on algorithms that can analyse data, identify patterns, and make predictions or decisions, much like human intelligence.
Dharmendra Pradhan Launches 'Jaadui Pitara' Learning Material for Foundational Years
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a play-based learning material for children in the age group of three to eight years called "Jaadui Pitara", and announced it will be made mandatory in at least 1,200 central government-run schools from upcoming academic session.
It is an innovative, child-centric learning pedagogy that will prepare young children for the life-long journey of learning and fulfil one of the most vital recommendations of new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
"Jadui Pitara comprising playbooks, toys, puzzles, posters, flash cards, storybooks, worksheets as well as reflecting the local culture, social context and languages is designed to pique curiosity and accommodate the diverse needs of learners at the foundational stage. Developed under the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), the pitara is available in 13 Indian languages.
Feb 21, 2023
AIIMS Signs MoU with Mauritius PSC to Assist in Conducting Examinations
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Mauritius to assist in conducting various examinations.
The Mauritius PSC conducts examinations for medical and health officers and dental surgeons to join public service in that country.
The PSC had approached the examination section of AIIMS for assistance in conduction of its examinations. The examination section of AIIMS has experience in conducting various entrance, exit and recruitment-level examinations on a large scale.
As per the MoU, the examination section of AIIMS will assist the Mauritius PSC in preparing a pool of questions as per the requirement of the scheme of service for the posts in Mauritius.
UGC Asks CMs to Promote Teaching in Local Languages
According to Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to all governors and Chief Ministers, asking them to promote teaching and learning as well as the creation of textbooks in mother tongue in their higher education institutions (HEIs).
Teaching through Indian languages is a key area of focus of the National Education Policy 2020.
Teaching is also being imparted in the mother tongue and local language in many college and university undergraduate programmes in social sciences, commerce, and science.
Feb 20, 2023
IIT Roorkee Hosts its Annual Entrepreneurship Summit 2023-Reminiscing the Ethos 'Bharat'
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) celebrated 175 years of imparting technical education and contributing to the development of society. Commemorating the celebration, the Entrepreneurship Cell IIT Roorkee hosted its Annual Entrepreneurship Summit (E-Summit'23) from 17th - 19th February 2023.
The conclave celebrated 175 years of IIT Roorkee by inviting prestigious alumni, speakers, and start-ups from all over the globe to relay their values and knowledge to upcoming cohorts. This year's E-Summit saw a great congregation of entrepreneurs, speakers, investors, and students.
This year (2023), the theme for E-Summit'23 was Reminiscing the Ethos "Bharat". The theme of this edition of the summit brought out the inconspicuous culture of the old-age Golden Bharat, also known for its richness and innovation, to set forth the values that are pertinent to the upcoming generation.
Feb 19, 2023
Pratiksha Trust, IISc and CBR Sign MoU
Pratiksha Trust signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) – an autonomous centre of IISc located in the institute campus, to support fundamental and translational research on neurodegenerative diseases in the elderly population.
Under this MoU, the charitable trust founded by Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder-Infosys Technologies, agreed to provide support to CBR in perpetuity, with an initial outlay to the tune of Rs. 450.27 crore over the next 10 years for research, innovation and translation.
Feb 18, 2023
Abhay Jere Takes Charge as Vice Chairman of AICTE
Abhay Jere took charge as the Vice Chairman of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) at AICTE HQ, Delhi.
Abhay Jere was the Chief Innovation Officer at the Government Ministry of Human Resources Development. Abhay Jere was appointed for a period of three years or till attaining the age of 65 years or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
Abhay Jere is instrumental in creating a network of Innovation Councils. Through the Ministry of Education, Indian Innovation Councils (IICs) are now in place in 6500 educational institutions to facilitate the creation of local innovation ecosystems in these institutions while creating their own start-ups during research.
IIT Delhi Develops the Next-generation Covid-19 Vaccine
Researchers from IIT Delhi took a step forward toward the next-generation vaccine for Covid-19. They used the body's immune cells to develop a nano-vaccine.
This naturally derived nano-vaccine developed by researchers could have several advantages over currently approved vaccines. It will minimise the chance of blood clotting, which was otherwise observed in vaccinated individuals.
Generally, after vaccination, the antigens are processed by the antigen-presenting cells (APCs), which eventually activate other immune cells (B and T cells) to generate the antibodies and eliminate the virus. However, this vaccine is one step ahead as it uses the nanovesicles derived from activated APCs, which already contain processed antigens on their surface and are also equipped with other factors required for the direct activation of B and T cells.
+91-85588-96644
