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AI Gamechangers’ Programme

- Launched by National
- Association of Software and Services Companies
- It promotes artificial intelligence led innovation in India
- Microsoft as the ‘Innovation Partner’.

Significance:
1. It will be a platform for startups, enterprises, academia for their AI-based products and solutions.
2. It will recognise innovators for
their successful AI implementation.

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Red Rice

- In a major boost to India’s rice exports potential

- The first consignment of ‘red rice’ was flagged off to the USA.

Key features:
- This rice variety is called ‘Bao-dhaan’ - Integral part of Assamese food.
- ‘Red rice’ is grown in Brahmaputra valley of Assam
- No use of any chemical fertilizer.
- It is rich in iron.
- Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has promoting rice exports through the Rice Export Promotion Forum.