Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Science and Technology
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Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit will be inaugurated on 2nd October 2020 – the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Key takeaways
It will be followed by online month-long deliberation sessions among researchers.
It is a global summit of Overseas and Resident Indian scientists and academicians.
Key areas of discussion: Quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and machine learning, communications technologies, computational and data sciences and aerospace technologies, etc.
Objectives: (1) To bring out the comprehensive roadmap to leverage the expertise and knowledge of global Indian researchers for solving emerging challenges; (2) To reflect in-depth on the collaboration and cooperation instruments with academia and scientists in India; (3) To create an ecosystem of Knowledge and Innovation in the country through global outreach.
Organisers: Various Science & Technology (S&T) and Academic organisations.
