Telangana Affairs
Telangana IT exports outstrip national rate, spiral to Rs 2.4 lakh crore
Amid fears of a global ,Telanganalogged in its highest ever IT exports, registering a Growth of 31.4% in 2022-23. The ‘start-up state’, as Telangana is often called, has far outstripped the 9.36% national IT exports growth rate.
The youngest state’s IT exports grew to Rs 2.41 lakh crore in the financial year 2023, from Rs 1.83 lakh crore in 2021-22, a Rs 57,706 crore jump.
Telangana’s achievement can be gauged from the fact its IT exports growth this year is higher than the state’s entire IT exports in 2014.
And at a time when the tech sector globally is grappling with layoffs, Telangana added as many as 1.27 lakh new IT jobs in 2023 to take the total number of direct IT jobs in the state to more than 9.05 lakh, witnessing a 16.29% growth. The sector employed more than 3.23 lakh people in 2014 in the state.
With this, Telangana’s share of the net new EMPLOYMENT in India’s IT sector, which added an estimated 2.9 lakh jobs, rose to 44% in FY23 from 33% in FY22.
Terming the FY23 IT exports growth as “explosive” and the brightest feather in the state’s cap,KTRsaid it proves that Telangana has arrived as the top global IT/ITeS destination.
National and International Affairs
Microsofthas signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) withDirectorate General of Training (DGT)under the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to train 6,000 students and 200 educators in digital and cyber-security skills in the country. As part of this collaboration with, Microsoft will offer a wide range of courses, including training in AI, cloud computing, web development and cybersecurity skills for students and 200 faculty members at government-led Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skills Training Institutions (NSTIs).
The training will empower young students with -relevant skills, enhancing their employability, and connecting them to relevant job opportunities. In addition, trained faculty members can then train ITI students attending computer operator and programming assistant (COPA) training.
The CyberShikshaa programme focusing on basic and intermediate cybersecurity skills training will also be expanded to students and educators at 10 NSTIs for Women. Trends such as demographic transitions and technological changes such as Industry 4.0, Web 3.0, and extended reality technology are introducing immense possibilities for our youth that will change their lives forever.
India Conducts Asias First Demonstration of Performance-Based Navigation for Helicopters
India recently achieved a significant milestone in the field of aviation as it conducted Asias first demonstration of performance-based for helicopters. The successful flight from Juhu to Pune showcased the utilization of GAGAN satellite technology, a joint development by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). This groundbreaking achievement highlights Indias innovation and expertise in the aviation sector.
The Significance of Performance-Based Navigation:
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) is a modern navigation concept that enables precise and efficient aircraft operations. By utilizing satellite-based technologies, PBN enhances accuracy, safety, and capacity in air traffic management. This demonstration marked a significant step forward for the Indian aviation sector, showcasing its commitment to adopting advanced navigation systems
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countrieshave kicked off military exercises with a pledge to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint training in the Arctic region since becoming part of the Western alliance in April. Nearly 1,000 allied forces from Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States as well as NATO applicant Sweden joined approximately 6,500 Finnish troops and some 1,000 vehicles for exercises this week, which mark Finlands biggest modern-time land-force drill above the Arctic Circle.
Overseeing NATO exercises just a two-hour drive from the Russian border at one of Europes largest artillery training grounds in Rovajarvi, northern Finland, US Army Major-General Gregory Anderson from the 10th Mountain Division said his country stood ready to defend Finland.Some 150 aircraft from 14 NATO members and partner countries are also participating in Arctic Challenge 2023 exercises, according to NATO Air Command.