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PM Modi Highlights India’s Inclusive Tech Initiatives and Global Impact

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In an interview with a news agency, Prime Minister Modi discussed how India’s digital public infrastructure is promoting social inclusion and democratizing technology. He emphasized that India’s efforts have gained global recognition and are paving the way for a broader global movement. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the success of the CoWIN initiative, which facilitated the world’s largest vaccine drive, providing over 200 crore free doses. The platform, CoWIN, was even made open source for other countries to adopt. Referring to the UPI initiative, Modi noted that digital transactions are empowering businesses of all sizes, from street vendors to major banks, and contributing to financial inclusion. He praised India’s Digital Public Infrastructure for its role in delivering public services during the pandemic, citing the Jan Dhan-Aadhar-Mobile (JAM) Trinity’s effectiveness in ensuring financial inclusion and benefit transfers. Modi also mentioned the ONDC e-commerce initiative, which is seen as a significant step in democratizing digital platforms and creating a level playing field. He discussed the adoption of India’s digital public infrastructure by the G20 forum, which has established principles for a secure digital economy and laid the foundation for the One Future Alliance to coordinate global efforts in this regard. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’s impact on healthcare service delivery and India’s commitment to global health through the G20’s Global Digital Health Initiative. He stressed India’s approach of using technology to promote inclusion and equality, turning it into a force for good. Modi also addressed the government’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity, acknowledging the challenges posed by technology in combating illicit financial activities and terrorism. The Prime Minister celebrated India’s achievements across various domains, including the space sector, startups, sports, and education, expressing optimism about India’s economic prospects in the near future. This interview provides valuable insights into India’s efforts to leverage technology for social inclusion and global cooperation. Interview link: https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/ptis-exclusive-interview-with-prime-minister-narendra-modi/

India’s Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing: A Bold Leap Towards Lunar Exploration

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In just a few hours, India’s Chandrayaan-3 is set to attempt a historic soft landing on the moon’s southern pole. If successful, India will join an elite group of countries, including the US, China, and the former Soviet Union, in achieving this remarkable feat. The critical moment for the mission lies in the final 15 to 20 minutes, during which the Vikram lander, carrying the rover Pragyan, will gently touch down. The excitement surrounding this lunar touchdown is palpable, with celebrations and prayers being held in anticipation. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will broadcast the landing live on its website, while DD National TV will begin its live coverage at 5:27 PM. The Chandrayaan-3 mission embarked on its journey from Sriharikota on July 14. The descent of the Vikram lander towards the lunar surface begins at a rapid velocity of 1.68 km per second. It then undergoes a deceleration process, but it’s still almost parallel to the moon’s surface. This phase, known as the rough braking phase, lasts for approximately 11 minutes. The critical transition to a vertical position relative to the moon’s surface marks the start of the fine braking phase. Any slight error in this delicate descent process could lead to a crash or damage to the spacecraft. A soft landing, in essence, involves a spacecraft descending and landing on the moon’s surface in a controlled manner without causing substantial harm to either the craft itself or its scientific instruments. However, there are significant challenges associated with achieving a soft landing, including overcoming high speeds and executing a precisely controlled descent. Chandrayaan-3 faces the daunting task of navigating these hurdles as it aims to make history on the lunar surface.

Unemployment rate rises in India, declines in the US

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Data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) show that in August, with a two million decline in employment, India’s unemployment rate increased to a one-year high of 8.3%. On the other hand, since late last year, the number of open positions in the US has surprisingly surpassed 11 million. Therefore, employment growth has exceeded all forecasts, and the unemployment rate has decreased by 3.5%. In India, there were 397 million people employed in July, with a 6.8% unemployment rate. The unemployment rates in metropolitan areas are often greater than those in rural areas, hovering around 8% and 7%, respectively. However, in August, India’s urban unemployment rate increased to 9.6% while the country’s rural unemployment rate increased to 7.7%. In rural India, the employment rate dropped from 37.6 percent in July to 37.3 percent in August. Unpredictable rains that have an impact on sowing are to blame for this decline. In the US, employers recruited more people than anticipated in July, resulting in a decrease in the unemployment rate to 3.5%. This has caused people to think that the recession has been averted. About 398,000 new jobs were generated in June. Given the tight labour market, the US private sector added about 132,000 jobs in August, indicating that there has been growth, albeit slowly.

OTT video market in India likely to reach $7 billion by 2027

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According to a media report on Monday, the over-the-top (OTT) streaming video market in India is predicted to reach $7 billion by 2027. The OTT streaming video business in India is currently in its second growth phase, with total revenues expected to reach $3 billion in 2022, according to Livemint, quoting a report published by Media Partners Asia (MPA). New, affluent local players are vying for market dominance in India, lead by Viacom18, which has recently raised new capital and is supported by Reliance, Bodhi Tree, and Paramount. The report stated that established firms like Sony and Zee are going to unite to build a powerful online video and television sector. According to MPA data, India had 97 million OTT subscribers by the end of March. With revenues of more than Rs 17,000 crore in 2021, it is one of the OTT markets with the fastest growth. Subscriptions made up almost Rs 5,200 crore of this total. SonyLIV is now a significant player in this sector thanks to its comeback. Globally dominant companies and freshly capitalised indigenous players are anticipated to face increasing competition in the Indian market. However, telcos’ market presence, together with the advertising video-on-demand (AVoD) sector and low-average revenue per user (ARPU), large volume subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) services, continues to be crucial. Online video revenue in Total Asia Pacific will increase by 16% year on year (YoY) in 2022 to reach $49.2 billion, predicts MPA in its report titled Asia Pacific Online Video & Broadband Distribution 2022. UGC (user-generated) AVoD will contribute 37%, premium AVoD will contribute 13%, and SVoD will contribute 50%. China, the largest market in Asia Pacific, will produce $11.2 billion of revenue in 2022, accounting for 48% of the region’s online video revenue. 20 online video platforms will account for 67% of all APAC online video revenues, according to MPA’s analysis.