[Newsbits] 5-11.09.2024: AI Tokens, AI Treaty & more

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/ Women

On September 4, 2024, Rajasthan’s BJP government approved 33% reservation for women in police jobs by amending the State Police Subordinate Service Rules of 1989. This move, fulfilling an election promise, aims to enhance gender equality and improve the handling of women’s issues within law enforcement. It also opens up more job opportunities for women. While the Congress opposition raised concerns about corruption in the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), the government defended its position. Additionally, the Cabinet addressed other issues like pensions for specially abled children, job reservations for athletes, and approvals for solar power projects.

/ Biotechnology

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/ Africa

On September 4, 2024, India and South Africa signed a submarine rescue cooperation agreement, aimed at improving maritime safety by enabling the Indian Navy to assist South African submarines during emergencies using its Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV). This agreement followed the 2023 accident of the South African submarine SAS Manthatisi, emphasizing the need for better safety measures. India’s DSRVs, capable of diving up to 650 meters, have been used in regional collaborations, strengthening security in the Indian Ocean. The partnership enhances preparedness and reinforces bilateral cooperation on maritime safety.

India launched the Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack in 2024, a blockchain initiative led by MeitY to improve public services and enhance digital trust through Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS). The platform includes components like NBFLite for startups and Praamaanik for mobile app verification. Supported by institutions like C-DAC and IIT Hyderabad, the initiative focuses on improving transparency, security, and scalability. The National Blockchain Framework (NBF), launched in 2021, addresses governance challenges and promotes research, aiming to build skilled talent and advance blockchain technology in both public and private sectors.

/ Space

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The Himachal Pradesh Assembly will introduce Zero Hour, a parliamentary practice that allows members to raise urgent public issues outside the official agenda. Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania announced the move, which both the government and opposition support, but with a focus on developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure orderly discussions. The government stresses the need for structure, while the opposition advocates for fair participation. A proposed one-hour duration aims to provide sufficient time for pressing concerns, and SOPs are being crafted to ensure smooth implementation of the practice.

/ Science & Technology

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The US, EU, and UK are set to sign the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI and Human Rights, Democracy, and Rule of Law, a landmark treaty establishing global rules for AI development. The treaty aims to ensure AI respects human rights, safeguards democracy, and provides legal support for AI-related violations. Based on a risk-based framework, it involves accountability for both government and private sector AI use. While lacking strict enforcement tools, the treaty aligns with global AI regulatory efforts, such as the European AI Act, and seeks to foster international cooperation on safe, transparent AI technology.

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