The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated Rs 20,000 crore to promote R&D, AI, and geospatial initiatives, alongside support for Atal Tinkering Labs to foster innovation. While industry leaders praise these steps, they argue that India needs more investment and strategic focus, particularly in private sector-driven research and industry-academia collaboration, to achieve global leadership in emerging technologies.
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The SSC will conduct the Constable (GD) and related exams from February 4 to 25, 2025. Admit cards are expected to be released soon. Candidates can download them from the official website, ssc.gov.in, once available. The exams include roles in CAPFs, SSF, Assam Rifles, and the Narcotics Control Bureau. Candidates can check the details here.
The Telangana Department of School Education announced the TS TET 2024 results today, February 5, 2025. Candidates can check and download their results on the official website, tgtet2024.aptonline.in. The exam was held from January 2 to 20, 2025, in two shifts: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
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AI's rapid growth is causing concern over job displacement, but Bill Gates assures that some professions are safe. During a CNBC interview, Gates highlighted that jobs in coding, energy, and biology will remain secure despite AI advancements. While AI revolutionizes various industries, human intuition and expertise are still irreplaceable in these fields. Gates is optimistic that AI's growth will create new opportunities, even as it reshapes the workforce.
NEET SS 2025 registration window closes today, February 24, 2025. Eligible candidates must apply before 11:55 PM on natboard.edu.in. Correction window opens February 27 to March 3, 2025. Admit cards release March 25, 2025, for exams on March 29-30, 2025. The test comprises 150 questions over two shifts. Registration steps listed on the official site.