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Industry News: Information and Communications
Here come robots: India must prepare its workforce for the automation revolutionedit
A recent survey based on data from secondary sources reveals that more than half of generic work profiles in India will face the risk of disruption over the next two years due to automation. The Teamlease Services study estimates that 52-69% of repetitive and predictive roles in sectors such as IT, financial services, manufacturing, transportation and packaging will be exposed to the risk of automation.
AutomationHere’s what India needs to unleash the prowess of 5G, artificial intelligence, big data: TRAI chiefedit
Data consumption in the country is also over twice the average consumption of the US. However, about 93% of the data in India is coming through wireless, while just 7% is through fixed line.
5GIoTArtificial Intelligence to be used in India more than other countries: Niti Aayog Advisoredit
Talking to All India Radio News, Advisor, Niti Aayog, Anna Roy said, Government of India has recognised areas like Agriculture, Health, Education, Mobility and Urbanisation for the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Artificial IntelligenceInternet of Things Technology Spend is Expected to Grow at 20% to Reach ~USD 500 Billion in 2023, Says Zinnovedit
Zinnov, a leading management consulting firm, today released the ratings for Zinnov Zones 2018 – Internet of Things Technology Services. This pre-eminent rating will enable business leaders across industries make informed decisions in their partner selection across geographies for their Internet of Things (IoT)-led service initiatives.
IoTIndustry News: Future of Mobility
EV charging stations may become must in buildings, parking lotsedit
The government proposes to amend building by-laws to make it mandatory to set up electric vehicle charging stations in residential and commercial buildings and parking lots.
EV Charging Station57% individuals ready to switch to electric vehicles: reportedit
The research report titled Ease of Moving Index 2018 is based on responses from 43,000 individuals from 20 cities in India including Delhi, Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Surat, Jaipur and Indore.
Electric VehiclesShifting gears to roll out electric vehiclesedit
The global automotive industry is on the verge of a big disruption. Digitisation, increasing automation, and new and emerging technologies would revolutionise the way people move. The Indian automotive industry has begun to feel the ripple effects of this global disruption. How prepared are automotive stakeholders and consumers?
Electric VehiclesIndustry News: Education
NEET-like single common entrance test for engineering stream is the future: AICTE chiefedit
It has been three years since a pan-India NEET-like single common entrance examination for undergraduate engineering courses was proposed by the AICTE.
Engineering
Education is not confined to classrooms: Endless opportunities available for students in this ageedit
To enhance the efficacy of the mind, there is a need to align three components of learnings based on knowledge and skills, instructional strategies and assessment patterns with the prospective needs of the future and to achieve that we need to provide opportunities for new avenues and domains.
EducationNeed to address gaps in education ecosystem: Presidentedit
Stressing upon the need to have a holistic vision for boosting quality in higher education system in the country, President Ram Nath Kovind has urged the educational institutions to address existing gaps within the edu-ecosystem of the country.
EducationUncategorized
Thermal power capacity addition to fall by 60% in 5 years: reportedit
The report, given exclusively to Mint, expects only about 35 gigawatt (GW) of new coal-fired power plants to be added to India’s power generation portfolio from FY19-23. In contrast, India added 88 GW of capacity in the preceding five years.
Thermal PowerPolicy flexibility to open renewable energy sector to bond market: Expertsedit
In order to address the renewable energy sector’s anxiety stemming from low tariffs discovered in the recent auctions, seen by many as unviable, more flexibility should be introduced in market design, tariff structuring and regulatory environment, experts have said.
Renewable EnergyEnsure no interruption in power supply: Kumaraswamy to officialsedit
Holding the central government responsible for the power crisis, Kumaraswamy asked officials to utilise hydro and solar power facilities to avoid load-shedding.
Power Supply