3 June 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. DRI Seizes Methamphetamine Worth Rs. 7 Crore in Tripura
(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), June 3, 2025)
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Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security |
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Operation Details: On 31 May 2025, DRI, with assistance from the 28 Bn Assam Rifles, intercepted a vehicle near Teliamura, seizing 7 kg of methamphetamine tablets concealed under the bonnet.
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Value and Legal Action: The seized drugs are valued at Rs. 7 crore in the international market. Two individuals were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
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Ongoing Efforts: Since January 2025, DRI has seized methamphetamine worth Rs. 28.74 crore in Tripura, arresting seven individuals.
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Significance: This highlights the persistent issue of drug trafficking in the Northeast and the need for vigilant enforcement.
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Practice Question: Evaluate the challenges of drug trafficking in India’s Northeast region and suggest measures to strengthen counter-narcotics operations. |
2. Launch of ‘Bharat Gen’ – India’s Indigenous Multilingual AI Model
(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), June 3, 2025)
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Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology |
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Development: ‘Bharat Gen’ is developed under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) and implemented through the TIH Foundation for IoT and IoE at IIT Bombay.
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Features: The model integrates text, speech, and image modalities, supporting 22 Indian languages, aiming to revolutionize AI applications in healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance.
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Use Case: An AI-powered telemedicine service enables doctors to communicate in patients’ native languages, enhancing trust and care in remote areas.
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Vision: Aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, promoting interdisciplinary learning and technological inclusivity.
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Practice Question: Discuss the significance of developing indigenous AI models like ‘Bharat Gen’ in promoting digital inclusivity and technological self-reliance in India. |
3. India and Japan to Deepen Maritime Relations
(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), June 3, 2025)
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Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations, GS Paper 3 – Infrastructure |
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Meeting Highlights: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Japan’s Vice Minister Terada Yoshimichi discussed collaboration in shipbuilding, port digitization, green port initiatives, and maritime training.
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Smart Islands Initiative: Plans to develop Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands into smart islands using sustainable technologies and disaster-resilient infrastructure.
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Investment Opportunities: Encouragement for Japanese shipbuilding companies to invest in India, fostering joint ventures and enhancing maritime industrial clusters.
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Strategic Importance: This collaboration aligns with the ‘Maritime India Vision 2030’ and contributes to regional maritime security and economic integration.
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Practice Question: Analyze the strategic importance of India-Japan maritime cooperation in the context of regional security and economic development. |
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