Biotech and AI set to drive next industrial revolution: Dr Jitendra Singh identifies India as key player

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that India will be a key player in the upcoming industrial revolution driven by biotechnology and AI. He highlighted India's progress in various sectors, including space, where the country's economy has grown to USD 9 billion and is projected to reach USD 40-45 billion within eight to nine years.

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Prelims-testable facts

01India is expected to be a key player in the next industrial revolution driven by biotechnology and artificial intelligence.
02The current government has introduced a dedicated Biotechnology policy, known as BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Employment, and Environment).
03The National Quantum Mission and India AI Mission are initiatives aimed at driving technological advancements in these areas.
04India's space economy has grown from nearly negligible to around USD 9 billion and is projected to reach USD 40-45 billion within the next eight to nine years.
05Biotechnology will increasingly influence medical science, agriculture, and food production, creating new opportunities for economic growth and employment.
06The government's BioE3 initiative aims to strengthen the biotechnology ecosystem in India.

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Most people think that India was late in becoming a part of the IT-driven industrial revolution, but actually it is expected to be an essential player in the next industrial revolution driven by biotechnology and AI.
Most people think that biotechnology and AI are entirely new concepts, but actually they have been increasingly influencing various sectors in India for some time now.

Mains Practice Question

Discuss the role of biotechnology and AI in driving India's next industrial revolution, with reference to the country's existing policies and initiatives.

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Single facteasy

Which ministry is headed by Dr. Jitendra Singh?

A.Ministry of Science & Technology
B.Ministry of Earth Sciences
C.Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions
D.Ministry of Atomic Energy

Dr. Jitendra Singh is the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences.

Single factmedium

What is the projected value of India's space economy within the next eight to nine years?

A.USD 20-25 billion
B.USD 30-35 billion
C.USD 40-45 billion
D.USD 50-55 billion

India's space economy is projected to reach USD 40–45 billion within the next eight to nine years.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding India's Industrial Revolutions: 1. The last industrial revolution was biotechnology and AI driven. 2. India will be an essential player in the next industrial revolution which will be biotechnology and AI driven. 3. India's space economy has grown to around USD 10 billion. How many of the above statements are correct?

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